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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

Home Depot sign(l), Woman talking with text "pov the home depot employee shows you this hack for matching unknown paint colors."(c), Paint cans(r)

‘Yea pretty sure our home’s previous owner did this’: Woman goes to Home Depot to inquire about paint. Then a worker steps in

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

Man shares tip for key fob while inside of his car(r) Person holding car key fob(r)

‘It doesn’t matter if it’s Ford, Mercedes’: Man shares little-known trick to start car after key fob dies

woman shares what brands target is removing(l) Target Store Front(c) Person holding bags(r)

‘This line literally just came out’: Woman shops at Target. Then she notices something strange about the Blogilates section

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

Woman wearing teal hoodie(l) Tj Maxx Store Front(c) skin care products on display(r)

‘There’s always a reason why you’re getting name brand…for such a discount’: Expert issues warning for people who get skincare at T.J. Maxx

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Man wearing dark sunglasses(l) Man washing black vehicle at car wash(r)

‘You don’t blow water all over the inside’: Man reveals little-known trick to use at the car wash to easily clean door jamb

Person giving tip(l) woman shares reasons to give a tip(r)

‘Why am I not tipping them?’: Woman questions not tipping retail workers who help you while shopping in-store

Person holding back of Doritos chips(l) Frito Lay Company logo(c) Woman with Pink Hair(r)

‘Sneakflation’: Shopper issues warning against Frito-Lay, Kellogg’s after seeing new packaging. Here’s what to look for

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

Photo of Tiktok user @davidjschroer next to a photo of eggs in cartons.

‘The grocery stores are lying’: Farmer’s market customer exposes the real reason eggs are so expensive

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

Screenshot from @royaltyautoservice's Tiktok; the front of a car covered in snow.

‘You beat me home’: Expert buys new Mercedes. Then he reveals why he didn’t trade in his Lexus

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

Screenshots of Tiktok user @.222.k06 between a McDonalds sign.

‘I did get fired unfortunately’: McDonald’s customer demands answers after store closes half hour early. Then a worker steps in

stove top being wipe(l) Woman cleaning stove top(c) Dawn Platinum Power Wash(r)

‘Idk why people act like it’s an all-purpose spray’: Woman issues warning for people who use Dawn Powerwash to clean. You’re probably using it wrong

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

Woman shares what she found at Salvation Army(l) Racks of Clothing(c) The Salvation Army Thrift Store(r)

‘MAKE IT MAKE SENSE’: Shopper finds Salvation Army selling ‘damaged’ Zara. Then she looks at the tags

Target bags(l), Woman talking(c), Target sign(r)

‘Just completed my return’: Customer shops at Target. Then she learns about this policy change

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

‘This has me so incredibly stressed’: Expert says you should not let your cats outside. There’s a chilling reason why (updated)

Honda Dealer logo(l) MAn shares car wreck experience(c) Woman standing next to car crash(r)

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