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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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‘I bought a Jeep from a heavy smoker‘: Man shares little-known use of disinfectant spray on car’s A/C

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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‘How many people didn’t?’: Walmart gas station customer catches pump overcharging them

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

Natasha Dubash

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‘I guess he thought … I was going to fall for it’: Customer says Verizon tried to charge him hundreds of dollars after making mistake. Then they gave him a ‘fake’ email

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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‘Your sign to read the reviews’: Customer orders couch from Ashley Furniture. Then it gets delivered

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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‘I would not wish any of these vehicles on my worst enemy’: Expert warns avoid leasing Chevrolet Traverse, Ford Escape. Plus 5 more

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

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‘It does fit a 10-piece McNugget box PERFECTLY’: Woman drives new Subaru Solterra. Does it come with a frunk?

NYPD image of Luigi Mangione(l), Man talking(c), Macy's model and jacket(r)

‘With the discount code of…’: Man claims Macy’s is promoting jacket worn by Luigi Mangione. He’s not wrong

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

‘Look at this’: Amazon customer orders $240 Shark hair styler for Christmas. Why did they receive this instead?

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

Nina Hernandez

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‘I thought I knew money until I learned this’: Expert reveals how rich people buy houses. Here’s the trick

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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‘Check your ODB port’: Man discovers Toyota dealership’s GPS tracker in his Tacoma. Then he shows how to remove it

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

Brooke Sjoberg

‘I’m scared to check my account’: Woman says check your bank account. Then she reveals what it means if you have a $7.99 charge

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‘Is it actually bad?’: Woman says she hasn’t turned her car off while getting gas in 6 years. Does it cost more if you don’t?

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

Melody Heald

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‘I was swindled’: Sonic customer demands answers after reading the fine print

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‘Stop using words you don’t understand’: Chef shares why you should order the simplest thing on the menu

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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