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Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

Man talking while holding lighter(l+r), Big lighters(c)

‘Do not‘: Former convenience store worker of 7 years warns against BIC lighters

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

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‘Can you order drive-thru or do you have to go inside?’: Woman discovers hidden benefit to Dunkin’ tumblers

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

‘I feel like this is a huge jump’: Honda HR-V driver calls out new models for no oil change light. Now she doesn’t know when to get one

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

‘I know everything about this little girl’: Expert issues warning about Goodwill after finding this common donation

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

‘This is rehearsed’: Target shopper warns of common $800 scam—and red flags to watch out for

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

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‘Savannah, slow down’: Omarosa interview quote becomes a TikTok meme

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

‘My car got stolen last month’: Woman slams Hyundai’s ‘anti-theft software’ after thieves use this weird trick to get around it

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

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‘I use tap and pay because you never know’: QuikTrip customer notices something shocking at the gas pump

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

Driver finds out oil changes are only $30 at Walmart

‘Take 5 has been robbing me for years’: Driver finds out oil changes are only $30 at Walmart. But not everyone is onboard

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

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‘I’m here to tell you that it’s true’: Wendy’s worker exposes the new Krabby Patty ‘secret formula’ sauce

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‘I would be so mad’: Costco shopper buys carrot cupcakes. He can’t believe what he finds inside

Tricia Crimmins is a former Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election.

Tricia Crimmins

The new TikTok marketing strategy is lying that your non-Christian parents kicked you out of the house

Cadillac owner gets told ‘rattle’ is normal

‘Should we accept this from a luxury car?’: Cadillac owner gets told ‘rattle’ is normal. Is the dealership gaslighting them?

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‘I’m eating pasta for breakfast lunch and dinner’: Olive Garden customers stop by the Dollar Tree for container before never-ending pasta

Vanessa St-Amand was a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in South Florida. She has an extensive background in online marketing and spends her free time discussing intriguing topics for the terminally online.

Vanessa St-Amand

Woman says she was fired for downloading ‘Fortnite’ onto her work computer

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