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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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‘It’s gonna make your life a whole lot easier’: Man shares trick to avoid icy windshields with this one thing—and you already own it

Angela Shanice Littlefield is a freelance writer with a focus on pop culture and tech news. She&#8217;s a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and an active member of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). She has written and worked for entertainment figures such as Sirius XM Radio Personality Sway Calloway, and published work for Grammy U, the NAACP&#8217;s Crisis magazine, and Austin Monthly magazine.

Angela Littlefield

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‘At least you know it’s real’: Man orders from Wingstop. Then he takes a closer look at the wings

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘I literally just walked out mid iPhone 16 purchase for this exact reason’: Woman tries to buy new iPhone. She can’t believe what the Apple employee tells her

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‘$300 factory option’: Car reviewer steps into Nissan Cube. Then he sees the ‘strangest’ feature

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 was SHOCKED when I saw these just sitting there’: Shopper finds iconic lounge chairs at Goodwill for $39.99. Then a manager intervenes

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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‘I felt forced to stay to finish my frappe’: Starbucks barista complains after making ‘for here’ drink. Customers didn’t know about the new policy

‘There’s a little notch right here’: Man reveals the right way to wash your windshield at the gas station. You’ve been using the squeegee wrong

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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‘This isn’t Amazon. This is Kohl’s’: Woman tries to make Amazon return at Kohl’s. Then the worker gaslights her

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 was gonna buy this that’s crazy’: Woman uses a Medicube Booster Pro. Then it sends her to the ER

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‘I’m gonna be out of town’: Woman sells shoes on Facebook Marketplace. Then the buyer tries to pay her in advance

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

‘Alignments is SO worth it’: Mechanic says watch out for lifetime alignment deals. So, do you really need an alignment?

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

Melody Heald

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‘It’s almost impossible to shut them off’: Expert warns you need to check your washing machine every 6 months. Here’s what can happen if you don’t

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

‘I was literally gonna purchase one of these’: Woman issues warning after this popular skincare device left her with facial paralysis

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‘Thousands of dollars worth of damage’: Walmart shopper issues warning about Armor All. Here’s what you should know before putting it on your car

Laiken Neumann is a former Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

Laiken Neumann

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