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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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‘Tell your landlord you aren’t paying rent’: Man discovers someone’s secretly living in his house. It’s more common than you might think

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 almost called 911’: Walmart shopper notices 3 floor walkers ‘on him.’ Then he turns down an aisle

Nene Diallo is a freelance writer, artist, and art administrator based in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Nene Diallo

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‘This explains all my bakery fails’: Woman reveals the difference between light pans and dark pans when baking

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‘I seen the reviews and risked it’: Woman orders 3 couches from Temu for $465. Are they worth it?

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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‘My FAVORITE’: Walmart customer shops Wolf, Jack’s Link, Wendy’s, Steak-N-Shake, Hormel, Great Value chili. Then he notices Skyline chili

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‘New fear unlocked’: Volkswagen driver issues warning after using car’s seat warmer

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

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‘Apple snitches’: Man says new iOS hack lets you see who ‘misses’ you on iMessage. Does this iPhone trick work?

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

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‘That’s when you box it back up’: Woman goes to 5 Walmart stores to buy viral Christmas tree. Then she makes this big mistake

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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‘T.J. Maxx does the same thing’: Target worker reveals the real reason your store may have long lines—but no cashiers

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

Memes

Finland’s first Black St. Lucia gets widely cheered despite racist backlash

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‘I know they was back there laughing after handing you this’: McDonald’s customer asks for her Sausage McMuffin ‘well done.’ Then she opens it up

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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‘I try not to shop in store anymore’: Woman goes shopping at Walmart. Then a random woman approaches her

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‘I immediately go backstage to sign paperwork’: Woman wins Nissan Sentra on ‘Price Is Right.’ Then she tries to trade it for a Toyota Camry

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‘A trick window in a children’s store is weird regardless’: Woman goes in bathroom at toy store. She thinks she can only see out

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

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‘Other than Kia or Hyundai, how are these other vehicles stolen?’: Expert says be careful if you drive one of these 10 cars—they’re America’s most stolen