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Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Server reveals what really happens when you order Ginger Ale at a restaurant

‘I will never be asking for ginger ale again’: Server reveals what really happens when you order ginger ale at a restaurant

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

Acura driver comes in with wheels that squeak when turned. Mechanic says only seasoned mechanics know what the real issue is

‘It’s a Honda’: Acura driver comes in with wheels that squeak when turned. Mechanic says only seasoned mechanics know what the real issue is

Goodwill shopper shares how he saves money while thrifting

‘Nah cause they’re selling $5 Kmart shirts for $10’: Viewers torn after Goodwill shopper shares how he saves money while thrifting

raveler discovers hack for getting liquids through TSA

‘I’m doing this for my 13 hour flight’: Traveler discovers hack for getting as many drinks as you want through TSA. Does it work?

woman speaking with caption "Verizon LIED to me and admitted to it thanks for screwing me over" (l) Verizon (c) woman speaking with caption "Verizon LIED to me and admitted to it I wanna know why you lied to me and why you won't fix this you've had" (r)

‘LIED to me and admitted it’: Woman switches entire family from AT&T to Verizon, trades iPhones. 9 months later, she gets a $550 charge

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

Buc-ee's carwash (l) Buc-ee's carwash (c) Buc-ee's carwash (r)

‘It seems never-ending’: Customer goes through longest car wash in the world at Buc-ee’s. Viewers warn against it

man pointing to suv's with caption "5 of the Worst SUVs"

‘And that’s why Monday I will be buying my third Honda CRV’: Expert shares his picks for the 5 worst SUVs he’d never buy

Vanessa St-Amand was a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in South Florida. She has an extensive background in online marketing and spends her free time discussing intriguing topics for the terminally online.

Vanessa St-Amand

Woman’s trick to litter box odor is DampRid. Does it work?

‘They sell these at the Dollar Tree’: Woman’s trick to litter box odor is DampRid. Does it work? 

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

‘They owe you a full refund’: Woman catches Marriott, Westin hotel in lie. It forced her to stop breastfeeding

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

Mechanic says your car engine can fail driving even in 3 inches of water—depending on the make

‘Honda / Toyota? Are the intakes low?’: Mechanic says your car engine can fail driving even in 3 inches of water—depending on the make

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

Taco Bell worker warns against going there before 11am

‘Most marked up item on the menu’: Taco Bell worker warns against going there before 11 a.m.

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

Nissan dealership shows even this Toyota, the No. 1-selling car in America, sounds like a ‘tiny lawnmower.’

‘I’ll prove it’: Nissan dealership shows even this Toyota, the No. 1-selling car in America, sounds like a ‘tiny lawnmower.’ Here’s why that’s an issue

Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

Man looking disappointed(l), Doordash app on phone(c), Spilled doordash(r)

‘At least you got video evidence’: DoorDash customer warns of delivery issue after driver leaves food on his door handle—and causes a crisis

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

Customer catches Golf Club worker charging 20% extra for drinks

‘She deff just added a tip’: Customer catches Golf Club worker charging 20% extra for drinks

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Dealership quotes driver $49 to change air filter. Here’s what she does instead

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