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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

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‘They’ve done this to me SEVERAL times’: Abercrombie shopper demands answers after opening her order

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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‘Can literally save you thousands of dollars’: Expert says you should wash your car weekly. Here’s why

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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‘Not sure why they did this’: Expert shares why he doesn’t recommend this Norwegian Cruise Lines ship

Ross Worker Sharing experience at store(l) Ross Dress For Less Store Front(r)

‘We keep getting more things’: Ross worker says people are abandoning items at checkout

A hand holds a bottle of Dawn Powerwash dish soap in a store aisle.

‘It’s one of my holy grails’: Expert shares little-known use for Dawn Powerwash

Woman’s Chase card gets ‘lost’ in the mail by UPS. Then she gets charged

‘We’re not giving you your money’: Woman’s Chase card gets ‘lost’ in the mail by UPS. Then she gets charged

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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‘Pantene is the best’: Expert says you should avoid Olaplex—and recommends what to do if it has already damaged your hair (updated)

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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What is ‘The Party Ended an Hour Ago and He’s Still Here’ meme?

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’m flabbergasted right now’: Woman takes her Jeep to dealership. Then she asks about the Wrangler Hybrid

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

2 panel image, on the left a person speaks to camera, on the right are boxes of High Noon hard seltzer. Text over says, "said on the cans and on the boxes that there was no artificial sweetners."

‘Why did you mess with a good thing?’: Customer demands answers after High Noon makes this change to the recipe

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

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‘EXCUSE ME? LEAD?’: Woman issues warning about Lindt chocolate after having to throw batch away

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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‘Not even the kids is safe’: The Children’s Place shopper shocked at this Christmas sweater for 7-year-old girls

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‘They’re talking about spicy or classic’: Woman orders chicken tenders at Popeyes. Now she’s claiming workers are gatekeeping this ‘secret’ menu item

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‘Y’all better run’: Home Depot customers find $200 7.5-foot pre-lit Christmas tree for $79

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

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