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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

Screenshot of Instagram user @nontoxicdad in a grocery store; Photo of Ground black pepper being poured.

‘Up to 70% depending on the country of origin’: Expert issues warning over black pepper. Here’s why you may want to think twice before reaching for the shaker

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

Culture

“Most emotionally immature age bracket I deal with”: Millennial exposes “Boomer panic” after witnessing older folks’ failure stay calm when they’re upset

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

Nina Hernandez

Screenshot of @stupid..is..funny; Screenshot of an open kitchen cabinet

‘It wasn’t sealed’: Contractor removes homeowner’s microwave to replace it. Then he finds 5 skeletons above it

Mechanic Checking oil(l) Walmart Store Front(r)

‘They definitely owe you a new motor’: Woman goes to Walmart for oil change. Then she pops the hood

Screenshot of Tiktok user @memeslife08; Photo of a Target exterior sign.

‘I’ve shopped at this Target for the last 20 years’: Woman notices ‘floorwalker’ following her through Target. Then she pulls an Uno Reverse card

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

Person cutting into chicken nuggets with text over reading: " Excuse me, Walmart" on left. Image of Walmart store on right.

‘I’ve never had that happen before’: Walmart shopper buys Great Value chicken nuggets. Then she cuts all of them in half

Tiktok comment from @wayne cavic that reads "Costco is head over heels better company than Target!!" over three screenshots from Target's Tiktok

‘Why do the sheets come with eye holes?’: Target posts video about bedding. Then the comment section turns into a boycott

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

Kia Dealer(l) Man shares worst used cars to buy(c) Hyundai dealer with blue car infront(r)

‘They said they fixed them but 2024s and 25s are coming back’: Used car dealership owner says ‘stay away’ from Hyundai and Kia. Even new models

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

Bath & Body Works storefront(l), Man talking(c), candle being lit(r)

‘Get them out of your life’: Expert says these candles from Bath & Body Works can cause cancer. Is he right?

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

Screenshot from @brenlee.spamzzz's Tiktok of a woman holding a half empty cup of iced matcha; A sign for Starbucks Coffee.

‘That can’t be an accident’: Starbucks customer orders matcha latte. Then they look inside the cup

Gisselle Hernandez is a freelance journalist based in Belize, where she writes travel and internet culture pieces. She enjoys watching anime, playing video games, and covering all things TikTok.

Gisselle Hernandez

Scrolling in the Deep: Fine Shyt

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

Screenshot of Tiktok user @sammyinthesity's Olive Garden meal; Photo of an Olive Garden exterior

‘Adult plates be too big for me’: Woman shows $9 Olive Garden meal hack. Then she shows what all comes with it

Person holding Stanley Cup(l) Woman shares what she saw at target store(c) Target Store Sign(r)

‘Target is not playing with y’all’: Shopper reaches for Stanley cups on shelf. Then she sees Target’s new anti-theft device

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

Man raising his hands up(UL) Woman sharing information about wine(LL) Man pouring wine on glass cup(r)

Expert says a bottle of wine a week is a huge breast cancer risk. It’s like smoking ‘80 cigarettes,’ he says

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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