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Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Coca Cola Sign(l) TikTok sharing Coca-Cola Recall on Minute Maid Products(c) Hand holding minute maid Zero Sugar pink lemonade(r)

‘Foolproof’: Expert reveals trick to test if something is really zero sugar following Minute Maid recalls

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

Man holding Phone(l) Mercedes dealer sign(c) Woman wearing light blue shirt(r)

‘This is why you NEVER buy a cheap Mercedes….’: Dealership sells woman Mercedes with faulty engine. They refuse to take it back

Inside of TJ Maxx Store(l) TJ MAXX Store Front(c) Woman looking at paper note inside of purse(r)

‘I feel bamboozled’: Shopper picks up purse at TJ Maxx. Then she finds something mysterious inside

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

Three panel image showing Whole Foods grocery store from outside, middle panel is a screenshot from the TikTok of a woman with a high bun, she has a smile on her face but is mid speaking. The final panel shows a close up of a grocery cart.

‘I used to love going to the Domain’: Woman goes shopping at Whole Foods. Then she notices someone unexpected

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

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‘Can you put it back?’: Cashier gives customer $20 after accidentally pushing ‘cash back’ button. Then he does something unexpected

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

Samsung(l), Man talking(c), open refrigerator(r)

‘You have to do this every couple months’: Man issues warning about Samsung refrigerator after seeing what’s under his drawer

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

three panel design with one showing a brake pad, two showing a woman with text reading "I decide I can do it cheaper", and the final panel showing car tools from above

‘BMW wanted $3,800’: Woman quoted $1,200 by mechanic for brakes on her Toyota. She does something unexpected instead

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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‘Fresh, clean-looking shower and bathtub’: Expert warns you should never skip the home inspection. Then he steps inside a new home

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

Melody Heald

3 Panel image. Panel one is showcasing purple themed makeup items shot over head, panel twi features woman from TikTok story, she is dressed for work at Sephora. The third panel is a shot of a Sephora shopping bag.

‘We don’t sanitize or replace them ever’: Ex-Sephora worker warns against using store’s makeup testers after shopper got sick

two panel image on left side is the Goodwill logo on the outside of a store and on the right side we see a hand holding price tags on clothing.

‘This is why I don’t like Goodwill’: Shopper finds Walmart clearance sweater tagged at $3. Then she sees how much Goodwill is selling it for

three panel design with one showing the outside of a Starbucks, the middle is a person talking at the camera, she appears inside of her apartment, the final panel is of a woman looking at her phone while at a computer workspace.

‘I use that app literally every day’: Woman issues warning about linking your card on the Starbucks app. Here’s why (updated)

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

Mars Ramos

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‘They tried to make me pay $600’: Woman issues warning after updating Apple Macbook

three panel design with a close up of a Camry car grill, the middle is of a close up of someone inspecting their car with text reading "Toyota owners do you guys do this as well because its satisfying?, the final panel is of a woman who seems very satisfied.

‘I love to hear the clicking sound’: Toyota drivers are fastening their cars. Here’s the real reason this is a good idea

Opened and closed cans of food(l), Woman talking with can by her face(c), Top of can with expiration date(r)

‘With dents, dates don’t matter’: Shopper reveals trick to know which expired food is safe to eat

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