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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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‘Worst day of my life’: Man issues dire warning about getting LASIK

Rebecca Leib

Woman talking "the hot tip for the ladies"(l), "but they love quests"(r)

‘Men hate puzzles. They LOVE quests’: Men and women agree this relationship hack is genius

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

Two panel design with a woman looking at the camera as she enjoys a snack in her car, next to an image of a TJ-Maxx sign

‘My life ain’t been the same since’: Former T.J. Maxx worker warns against buying ‘random’ snacks from the retailer. Then she reveals why

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

Braden Bjella

3 panel image of oil pouring into an engine and a person explaining.

‘When did we start tipping for oil changes?‘: Woman goes to get an oil change. Then she gets asked a question when checking out

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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‘Wait until you hear about mayonnaise’: Woman finds out homemade Alfredo sauce is only 2 ingredients. Then she realizes what she’s been eating

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘Who would do this and not be embarrassed???’: Olive Garden customer asks for unlimited soup or salad deal. Then they make this special request

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‘My car was not stopping’: Woman’s brakes go out on the highway. Then she remembers this little-known trick that ‘saved her life’

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 so weird’: Chick-fil-A customer orders Frosted Coffee with whipped cream. Then a worker steps in

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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‘Mine said this and then I found out I was pregnant 2 days later’: Woman puts her Oura ring on. Then she gets a warning

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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‘Girl math’: Woman says you don’t need to air up your tires because it’s cold. Is she onto something?

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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‘I just want a peach’: Costco shopper buys giant jar of whole peaches. Then she tries to taste one

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

3 panel image of a person explaining and the Mazda logo.

‘You will be sacrificing’: Should you consider the 2025 Mazda CX-30 over its sibling model? Expert reveals what to know before you go

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 about to get people in trouble’: Woman says new Instagram update is a field day for nosy people

‘What in the world is that?’: Woman goes to the gym after putting her clothes in Samsung washer. Then she comes home

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

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