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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

A sanitary pad held up against a light fixture, full of mold.

“That’s disgusting”: Woman horrified after spotting what looks like mold inside her unopened Always pad

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

“I found my people”: People are sharing how they use Costco’s beloved (but retired) Tiramisu cups

“You just let the intrusive thoughts win”: Starbucks employee chronicles the things they’ve “never done before” on their last day of work

Sophomore teacher sitting in his classroom in a maroon shirt, text overlay reads, "POV: This is how my sophomores react to me asking them to write 5 complete sentences."

“Genuinely scary”: Teacher shows students’ meltdown after being asked to write one paragraph

Left: Man looking into the camera under text reading, "Trick or treating doesn't exist anymore." Right: A scene of "trunk or treat," underneath text reading, "When you sign up for your kid's Trunk or Treat, everyone goes all out, but you didn't get the memo..."

Is “trunk-or-treating” overtaking trick-or-treating as the Halloween tradition?

2 Panel: Left: Bride and groom in a black cowboy hat underneath text reading, "suprising him with his childhood dream car." Right: Bride and groom in a black cowboy hat looking at a teal F100 truck underneath text reading, "suprising him with his childhood dream car."

“I am BAWLING”: Groom breaks down after bride gifts him his dream truck, a classic Ford F100

“The art of merchandising”: A California Walmart store is going all out for its displays, and customers are impressed

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

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“Is burnout supposed to last this long?”: Brutally honest rant captures how endless self-improvement still leaves us empty

Left: Couple looking into camera under text reading, "testing the bird theory on my husband." Right: Couple walking in a park, woman pointing, man looks confused, text overlay reads, "Testing 'the bird theory' on my man."

What is the “bird theory?” The relationship test people are using to see if their partners actually care

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

Left: Man looking into camera underneath text reading "Owala bottle break-in full story." Right: Man's hand holding Owala bottle.

“He lunged at me”: This musician fought off two home invaders using only his Owala water bottle

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

Susan LaMarca

“Really gets the dread going”: Man designs “Slack-o-lantern” to terrorize his “tech bro” neighbors, then destroys it

Left: Woman grimacing in pain, text overlay reads, "Trying on actual 2000s low-rise jeans for the 1st time." Right: Woman sitting in her car doing air-quotes, text overlay reads, "have you guys seen the video of the girl trying on 'historically accurate jeans."

“Darling, those are high-rise”: Woman tries on “historically accurate” 2000s low-rise jeans and millennials are howling in disbelief

Left: Man standing in a baseball cap and white tank top under text reading, "How I figured out I was part of Group 7." Middle: Singer Sophia James looking into the camera under text reading "You are in Group 7." Right: Girl smiling widely under caption reading "How it feels being in Group 7 (I have no idea waht this means.)

“Is this really what we’re doing?”: Explaining the massively viral “Group 7” phenomenon taking over TikTok

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

“Anyone want to explain why shoes are dying?”: Sneaker shop owner shares bleak outlook of luxury streetwear

Left: Woman sitting in a car looking into the camera underneath text reading, "2 ways I'm handing 6 7 in my classroom." Right: Woman sitting in a classroom talking to students underneath text reading, "POV: your students keep saying '6 7.'"

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