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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

Culture

Fun fact: The Nintendo Wii sensor bar can be replicated with fire or candles

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

Can playing “The Legend of Zelda”  really improve your mental health? Science says yes

“You will document your life so much less”: College student who quit social media for three years talks about the benefits she missed

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

Susan LaMarca

“Society is taught to disrespect labor”: Server explains why mocktails actually should cost more than an alcoholic drink

A viral video of “McJeans” has the internet jealous of the denim uniform McDonald’s employees wear in Europe

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“How am I even alive?”: EMT explains why throwing burned food into the garbage can is a huge fire risk

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

Left: Target store in 2025. Right: Target store in 2004, much more colorful. Caption overlay reads, "Target in 2024 vs 2005... all the color is just gone..."

“All the color is just gone…”: Video comparing Target in 2005 to 2024 has people mourning the 2000s

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Tales of the “Japanese missing cat method” spread on TikTok after comedian’s missing pet returns

Entertainment

“Every artist has at least one skip”: TikTok discovers the 2019 Paul McCartney track “Fuh You,” goes viral

Women are sharing the cute things their partners do in the “Not Mr. Darcy but” meme

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

“New York City has to be a prank, right?”: TikToker’s tiny NYC apartment transformation sparks debate over small-space living

“Truly the funniest combo”: Jason Ritter reveals his and Melanie Lynskey’s Paramount+ profile icons

“Now I’m crying”: Woman shares her grandma’s handmade Barbie furniture. The internet calls it “museum-worthy”

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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