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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

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‘A miracle that no one got hurt’: Mechanic puzzled by cause of late-night one-car accident

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

Braden Bjella

three panel design with a person struggling to hold a TV box in a parking lot, next to an image on a penny, next to an image of the same guy who is continuing to stuggle.

‘Is delivery that expensive?’: Walmart shopper buys 85-inch TV. Then he tries to fit it into his wife’s Honda CR-V

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

Roku TVs in boxes(l), Man talking(c), Target sign(r)

‘I’ll never be convinced to get a Roku TV’: Man spots 50-inch 4K TV on sale for $229 at Target. Then he takes a closer look

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

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‘Why on Earth did you not call the police immediately?’: BJ’s Restaurant customers say IDs were confiscated. They are 23

Mechanic Holding tool(l) Jiffylube store sign(c) Audi Dealer Sign(r)

‘I had a guy that only went to Porsche for oil changes come into Valvoline with a stripped plug’: Audi mechanic issues warning about Jiffy Lube. What are the pros and cons?

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‘Missed the memo’: Man goes shopping at Best Buy. Then he notices the Toshibas with Amazon Fire TV

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

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‘You thought you ate’: Michaels shopper buys $5 mystery grab bag. Then she opens the box

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

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‘I live in fear’: Woman warns your gravy boat may actually be a disgusting antique tool

Toyota sign(l), Man talking(c), Lexus sign(r)

‘Keep your old Toyotas and Lexus running’: Expert says you should reconsider buying a car with a sunroof. Here’s why

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

Woman sharing the Walmart effect(l) Walmart Store Front(c) Walmart Deal Sign(r)

‘Walmart will start to look like Dollar General stores’: Ex-Walmart worker reveals the real reason the store has so many deals this time of year

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 tightened the screw. I did all the things’: Woman uses KitchenAid mixer to make focaccia. Then she calls customer service

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‘I would read the fine print’: Customer buys brand-new iPhone 16 Pro for $95. Is there a catch?

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‘I swear people think if you spend more money it’ll work better’: Woman says you don’t need to spend $42 for 115 tablets of Claritin. Instead, look for this deal

Stacey Nguyen is a lifestyle and entertainment writer based in California. You can find her work on Real Simple, InStyle, BuzzFeed, PopSugar, and other sites.

Stacey Nguyen

A comprehensive guide to the Internet’s Christmas aesthetics

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