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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

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‘No matter when I pour, I’m spilling’: Woman tries to pour out of glass dish and fails. Then she finds out the difference between pyrex and PYREX

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 smiling(l) Walmart Store front(c) White Chocolate bar from Great Value(r)

‘I know treat makers are screaming’: Walmart shopper issues warning for people who buy Great Value almond bark chocolate

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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‘We have to break customers’ hearts’: Mechanic says new Hyundais are ‘unreliable.’ Are 2025 models a good buy?

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

‘I have not separated darks and whites in close to 10 years lol’: Laundry expert reveals whether separating dark and light clothing makes a difference

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 images of a woman touching her hair, holding Dawn dish soap and covering her face with her hand.

‘Been doing this for years’: Woman shares little-known use for Dawn dish soap. Does it work?

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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‘That price is wild’: Dealership lists Acura RDX for $39,999. Then this man offers $28,500

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‘That’s where things started going downhill’: Woman sees ‘hot’ guy at gas station. Then he shows up on her Tinder

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‘Switched to a Bosch’: Woman calls Samsung about her fridge. She’s shocked by what they tell her

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‘I’m gonna have to give that point to the early 2000s Toyota’: Expert compares 2024 Toyota Camry vs. 2000 model. So which one is actually better?

Heather Stewart is a freelance reporter. She was previously an executive producer at The Drag, UT&#8217;s award-winning podcast production house as well as a projects intern for KUT Austin. Her work can be found in the Austin Chronicle, the Victoria Advocate and more.

Heather Stewart

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‘They typically do what’s called a phone dump’: Expert reveals what police can see when they seize your iPhone—and how

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

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‘This is a fire waiting to happen’: Woman cleans lint trap regularly. Then she opens up her LG dryer

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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Ex-McDonald’s corporate chef reveals the real reason your Big Mac isn’t served hot—and this little-known trick to getting a hot one

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

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‘Bro isn’t the water y’all give just tap water too’: Viewers divided after Starbucks barista reveals new policy change on waters

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘Kroger’s has those deal every week’: Grocery shopper warns against buying ‘pre-seasoned’ meat. Then she reveals why

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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‘This is why people do not trust most mechanics’: Dodge Dart driver takes car with unknown issue to 4 shops. Then an expert finally finds the all-too-common problem