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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

‘I tell all my customers’: Delivery driver shares why damaged boxes are sometimes a good thing

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

Shopper finds something unusual on her cauliflower from Walmart

‘I knew there was a reason I don’t shop produce at Walmart’: Shopper finds something unusual on her cauliflower from Walmart

Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.

Mikael Thalen

Biden’s fiery ‘Morning Joe’ interview was so intense people thought it was an AI fake

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

Tj Maxx(l), Woman talking(c), Marshalls(r)

‘They manufacture it to lesser standards’: Woman shares how T.J. Maxx and Marshalls are scamming customers with ‘deals’

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

Braden Bjella

Mechanic shows how to tell if your car needs a new A/C—or just needs to be recharged

‘We might have a problem with the doors inside the car’: Mechanic shows how to tell if your car needs a new A/C—or just needs to be recharged

Best Buy worker thinks Apple may be giving the good phones to people who buy AppleCare so they don’t have to use it

‘So shifty’: Best Buy worker thinks Apple may be changing battery stats on iPhones that have AppleCare

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

‘RIP GOAT’: 5 reasons why Hondas are falling out of favor—according to TikTok 

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

Natasha Dubash

Mechanic reveals 5 cars known for having ‘major’ transmission failures

‘You think Nissan would abandon their CVT transmission’: Mechanic reveals 5 cars known for having ‘major’ transmission failures

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

Viewers divided after woman shares real reason restaurants serve bread or chips

‘It’s not because they’re being generous’: Viewers divided after woman shares real reason restaurants serve free bread or chips

Amelie Allen was a trending intern at the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a senior at the University of Arizona, where she studies political science and journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, puppetry, and watching old movies.

Amelie Allen

Woman catches her local thrift store selling Target body spray—she can’t believe for how much

‘Goodwill was selling Lululemon FREE shopping bags for $29.99’: Woman catches her local thrift store selling Target body spray—she can’t believe for how much

Mike Hadge

‘Grownish Gambino’: Jordan the Stallion and Donald Glover team up for a TikTok, make jokes about their resemblance

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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One million beers, please

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Expert shares how to tell if you actually need Gap insurance when you buy a car

‘It depends on how much you drive’: Expert shares how to tell if you actually need GAP insurance when you buy a car

Mom says Chick-fil-A worker body-shamed her 6-year-old, kicked her out of play area 

‘Now my 6-year-old has a core memory’: Mom says Chick-fil-A worker body-shamed her 6-year-old, kicked her out of play area 

Woman issues warning about what happens if you don’t use bug spray

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