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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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‘Touchless car wash only’: Man says think twice before going through a car wash. Then he zooms-in on why it may do harm

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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‘That’s a bait car’: Woman spots Kia Sorento at Big Lots parking lot wide open, full of Milwaukee tools. What should she do?

Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.

Mikael Thalen

George Papadopoulos in front of california fire

Ex-Trump official freaks over satirical post claiming L.A ‘fire people’ are prioritizing diversity over containment

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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‘I always park next to them’: Woman raves after parking her Toyota by the Target shopping cart return. Then she shows why

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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‘I’d be taking that one-hour Uber home’: Woman asks for Hinge date’s Instagram. Then she looks at his tagged photos

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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‘You should always, always, always’: Homeowner shares whether you should leave door open or closed when you sleep

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‘28 degrees for the last 4 days’: Man leaves 12-pack of bottled water on back porch during snow storm. He’s shocked when he sees this

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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‘A repair man said you MUST use that option’: Man issues warning to people who wash heavy-duty items like blankets

‘Get on my head’: Ellysa Yaho and a wig are the voice of frustration on TikTok

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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‘I’m scared to look’: Woman issues warning for people who keep their iPhones nearby while they are in the shower

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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‘It’s typically a sign that your engine’s pistons are worn out’: Expert reveals how to tell if your car’s engine is about to go

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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‘I would have asked for her manager’: Texas Roadhouse customer gets the check. Then she sees what the server wrote on it

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

Nina Hernandez

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‘Pay attention’: Person issues warning to people who use public bathrooms at malls and restaurants

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