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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

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‘We’re trying to help people out’: Jimmy John’s worker warns customers who order through DoorDash

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

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‘It’s Daisy’: Woman says she’s found the ‘secret’ to Chipotle sour cream. Does it work?

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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‘The joke is on you’: Starbucks customer issues warning to red cup collectors

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

Braden Bjella

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‘Laughs in Tesla sentury mode’: Woman buys 2025 Camry with the built-in dashcam. But not everyone is onboard with this premium feature

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘Oh, so the Black angel wasn’t good enough?’: Walmart customer returns Black angel. Worker can’t believe what they got instead

Stacey Nguyen is a lifestyle and entertainment writer based in California. You can find her work on Real Simple, InStyle, BuzzFeed, PopSugar, and other sites.

Stacey Nguyen

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The sparkly ‘Ice Princess’ aesthetic is perfect for winter glam

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

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‘That’s why these little things are red’: Man buys Nerds Gummy Clusters. He can’t believe what’s on the ingredient label

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

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‘All this for an oil change’: Mechanic issues PSA about fourth-generation Toyota Tacoma

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‘It’s like $130 just for a dinner for family’: Woman says KFC has gotten ‘stingy’ with the mashed potatoes. What’s changed?

Katherine Huggins is a New York-based journalist and freelance contributor to the Daily Dot&#8217;s tech and politics section.

Katherine Huggins

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‘Come and take it’: Diet Coke drinkers are threatening to go Jan. 6 on RFK Jr.’s HHS

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

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‘They stand on shopping is a pleasure’: Publix deli customer shares little-known potato wedge secret

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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‘Not so they can protect the price of the hot dog’: Customer exposes the real reason you have to scan your membership card at the Costco entrance now

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‘Calling all competitors’: Olive Garden customers say they changed breadstick recipes. Did they really? Here’s what we know—including where to get them fresh

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‘It has broken down on me twice’: Driver buys 2025 Dodge Ram 1500. Why has she had to bring it to the shop 3 times?

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

Mars Ramos

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