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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

three panel design with one showing a brake pad, two showing a woman with text reading "I decide I can do it cheaper", and the final panel showing car tools from above

‘BMW wanted $3,800’: Woman quoted $1,200 by mechanic for brakes on her Toyota. She does something unexpected instead

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

Bathtub with text that says "im gonna test all"(l), Man talking(c), Gloved hands on shower head(r)

‘Fresh, clean-looking shower and bathtub’: Expert warns you should never skip the home inspection. Then he steps inside a new home

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

3 Panel image. Panel one is showcasing purple themed makeup items shot over head, panel twi features woman from TikTok story, she is dressed for work at Sephora. The third panel is a shot of a Sephora shopping bag.

‘We don’t sanitize or replace them ever’: Ex-Sephora worker warns against using store’s makeup testers after shopper got sick

two panel image on left side is the Goodwill logo on the outside of a store and on the right side we see a hand holding price tags on clothing.

‘This is why I don’t like Goodwill’: Shopper finds Walmart clearance sweater tagged at $3. Then she sees how much Goodwill is selling it for

three panel design with one showing the outside of a Starbucks, the middle is a person talking at the camera, she appears inside of her apartment, the final panel is of a woman looking at her phone while at a computer workspace.

‘I use that app literally every day’: Woman issues warning about linking your card on the Starbucks app. Here’s why (updated)

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

Woman with apple macbook in her lap(l), Woman talking(c), Front of macbook floating(r)

‘They tried to make me pay $600’: Woman issues warning after updating Apple Macbook

three panel design with a close up of a Camry car grill, the middle is of a close up of someone inspecting their car with text reading "Toyota owners do you guys do this as well because its satisfying?, the final panel is of a woman who seems very satisfied.

‘I love to hear the clicking sound’: Toyota drivers are fastening their cars. Here’s the real reason this is a good idea

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

Opened and closed cans of food(l), Woman talking with can by her face(c), Top of can with expiration date(r)

‘With dents, dates don’t matter’: Shopper reveals trick to know which expired food is safe to eat

Samsung HQ(l), Woman talking with text that says "that couldn't have gone any worse"(c), Hand holding samsung phone(r)

‘Their own people told me this is a common issue’: Woman issues PSA about Samsung phones after supervisor escalates to the legal department

Three panel design with panel one showing a "Whole Foods" grocery chain sign from outside. The 2nd panel is a screen capture from the TikTok showing the inside of a Whole Foods, inside of a bakery. The final panel shows a loaf of garlic bread shot overhead on a board.

‘This is genius’: Whole Foods shopper reveals hack to get garlic bread when they’re out of it

Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

Kitchen with text that says "5 black mold symptoms- I'm currently healing from black mold after living in a moldy apartment"(l), Woman talking(c), Black Mold on wall(r)

‘Did you have to get rid of all your stuff?’: Woman vacates apartment after black mold discovery. Here are 5 symptoms you may not realize are from black mold

Mechanic Holding Cabin Filter(l) Cabin Filter(c) Man opening glove compartment(r)

‘They trynna charge me $75 to change my cabin filter’: Expert shows how to tell when it’s time to change your car’s air filters

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Two panel design with one showing the inside of a washing machine with text "Moved into a new apartment so let's clean the washer", the 2nd panel is of a clean laundry room.

‘I literally gasped’: Woman decides to clean her washing machine. You won’t believe how dirty this part you never think of gets

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

Three panel design with one showing the outside of a McDonalds, the 2nd showing a person working at a McDonalds with the words "us after the e.coil break out", and the last panel is an empty parking lot.

‘Nahhh cuz now I’m scared to eat anything there’: McDonald’s workers show the state of the restaurant after E. coli outbreak

three panel design with one showing a persons hand on a steering wheel, the middle panel is a woman with a big smile and her hands pointing at the camera, the final panel is a close up of a Honda grill.

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