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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

Toyota sign(L), Mechanic working on car(c), Car engine(r)

‘Uber driver here with a 2017 Camry. I approve this message’: Mechanic shows just how far this Toyota has gone with only one repair

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

Melody Heald

Cleaning products on shelves with text that says "Alright guys detail products that are actually worth f$#* all"(c), Hand with mop brush cleaning car(R)

‘Armor All garbage’: Expert shows the best and worst car detailing products available at Walmart

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Open Washing Machine(l), Woman talking(c), Mold in corner of wall(r)

‘I can smell mold, mildew, and wet wood anywhere I go’: Woman issues PSA about your washing machine at home

Je&#8217;Kayla Crawford was a trending news intern for the Daily Dot. Her work can be found at Distractify, Dexerto, and more.

Je’Kayla Crawford

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‘This happens all the time’: Woman issues warning after trying to use $150 Sephora gift card. They tell her there’s $0 on it

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

TikToker demonstrates the proper way to clean glasses.

‘Dawn may also ruin coatings on eyeglasses’: Expert shows how you should clean glasses. But viewers are torn

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

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‘It’s so suspicious how EVERY place is asking “do you want your receipt?”‘: Woman issues receipt warning after going through register at gas station

Laiken Neumann is a former Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

Laiken Neumann

Gas Pump in car(l), Man talking(c), Mechanic hands working on engine(r)

‘If you keep on doing that…’: Mechanic catches driver overfilling his car’s tank with gas. He warns it could require a $500 repair

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

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‘She still had 10 months left’: Woman leases a Hyundai. She goes 38,000 miles over the allotted mileage

Olive Garden sign(l), Woman eating with text that says "how much aura did I lose when I ordered the never ending pasta bowl at olive garden but *censored text*"(c), Bowl of fettuccine alfredo (r)

‘That’s why I don’t even bother with that deal’: Olive Garden customer orders the never-ending pasta for a better deal. It backfires

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

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‘That’s where they get you’: Man upgrades to iPhone 16, takes Verizon’s $1,000 credit deal. There’s just one problem

Woman talking with text that says "okay i think i'm about to be upset"(l), Olive Garden storefront(c), Hand holding container(r)

‘Texas Roadhouse did this to my pickup order for a side I paid extra for’: Woman issues Olive Garden warning after receiving her to-go order

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

Braden Bjella

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‘Now I will need a pre-buy checklist’: Woman runs out of gas and uses red, plastic bin to refill. There’s just one problem with her new car

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

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‘Yeah, be sure and get it on both sides of the rubber belt too’: Expert shows how to stop your car’s CV axle boot from cracking

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‘Beware’: Home Depot shopper issues warnings about the in-store ‘giveaways’

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