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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

‘I wanted a Chrysler Pacifica’: Expert shows the 2 best minivans that are the most bang for the buck. But which is tops?

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

Package getting scanned(l), Woman talking(c), Hand holding check and lip gloss(r)

‘They send you a check in the mail’: Woman shares little-known trick of what to do if your package is late

‘Not me completely oblivious to those signs’: Man is about to go in restaurant. Then he sees a sign on the door

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

Dent in car(l), Woman talking(c), Dog in grass(r)

‘There is not a scratch’: Woman gets into fender bender. Then her insurance company changes its tune because she has a dog

Lowe's storefront(l), Woman talking(c), Hand holding nut(r)

‘Idk, it sounds sus’: Lowe’s worker has to fulfill 10-cent pickup order for a single nut

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

Visa Giftcards(l), Woman talking(c), Visa Logo(r)

‘It’s coming from the manufacturer’: Woman buys 3 Visa gift cards, each for $50. Then she opens them and looks at the numbers

Ashley Furniture storefront(l), Man talking(c) Living room(r)

‘I would have canceled and requested a full refund’: Man plans to host house party. Then he goes to Ashley Furniture

Mercedes Vehicle Hood(l) Man shares why Mercedes doesn't allow people to open the hood(c) Mercedes Logo on building(r)

‘Sounds like John Deere’: Woman takes her Mercedes to her mechanic. Then she realizes he’s not allowed to open the hood

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

Melody Heald

‘She just couldn’t finish it’: Server calls out customers who are ‘comfortable’ asking for this special accommodation at restaurants

‘Things I didn’t know I needed until now’: Expert finds an unexpected curtain during home inspection. Then he pulls it back

Hollister storefront(l), Woman talking(c), Hollister jeans(r)

‘Am I the only one who didn’t know?’: Woman says these Hollister jeans are her favorite pair. Then she discovers why when she looks at the tag

Rebecca Leib

2 panel image: on the left a car with bright headlights and on the right a person explains.

‘It’s not in everybody’s heads’: Expert breaks down why car headlights are so ‘debilitatingly’ bright now

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

Braden Bjella

Car dismantled(l), Man looking shocked(c), Oil change(r)

‘We’re just doing some investigating’: Toyota Tundra customer goes in for oil change. Then the workers dismantle his whole truck

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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‘Watch the prices!’: Woman goes to Big Lots for going out of business sale. Then she looks at the deals

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