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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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Teacher says no more mugs for teacher appreciation week. Here’s what she says teachers want instead

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

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‘Is this legal??’: ‘Ultimate workplace hack’ reignites war between parents and childfree workers

Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

Susan LaMarca

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‘I feel like we’re being trolled’: Americans just found out what Swedes put in their tacos, and it’s chaotic

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

Melody Heald

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‘The whole staff heard this’: Woman asks Taco Bell’s AI drive-thru assistant an unusual question. Then the workers have to step in

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People are testing their ‘biological age’ with one painful-looking jump

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

Nina Hernandez

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‘You got ripped off’: Mercedes-Benz owner says she was quoted $800 for a battery replacement. Then she negotiates a better deal

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‘What you shouldn’t be eating…’: Former Subway manager exposes what it really means when they ask if you want your bread toasted or not toasted

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‘It’s not just Amazon’: Woman warns Amazon shoppers to look at these details before buying. It could save you time and money

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

2 panel image. Truck being loaded onto tow truck with caption that reads: "Just your sign not to buy one just because it's pretty. (crying emoji)" on left. Chevy logo on car on right.

‘This is your sign not to buy‘: North Carolina woman buys Chevy Tahoe because it’s ‘pretty.’ Then she has to call for a tow truck

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‘First mistake was going to Lowe’s’: Woman’s fire alarm starts chirping. Then she goes to the store for some Energizer batteries

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

Braden Bjella

‘I’ve never had this happen to me before’: Woman uses gas station air to fill up tire. Then something unexpected happens

‘Just started blowing out of nowhere’: Woman turns her Kia K4 off. Then she feels the air conditioning kick in

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Best Buy customer tries to pick up their ‘open box’ TV. Then they see it

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‘It sounded like a souped-up golf cart/lawnmower’: Woman rents a Chevy Equinox. Then she finds out what happens when it goes over 45 MPH

Ilana Gordon is a culture and entertainment writer based in Los Angeles. Ilana&#8217;s writing has been featured in places like: the A.V. Club, the Takeout, Atlas Obscura, Huffington Post, McSweeney&#8217;s Internet Tendency, the Belladonna Comedy, Reductress, Mashable, the Second City Network, RedEye Chicago, ART + marketing, the Muse, Dose and OMGFacts.

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