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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 shares how to lose weight with Chick Fil A (l) Chick Fil A Store Front(r)

‘I’ve lost 255 pounds’: Woman says this Chick-fil-A order helped her lose weight. Then she reveals her ordering 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

Amazon boxes stacked up(l) Amazon logo on building(c) Amazon worker shares what product people should stop ordering(r)

‘I cried when I loaded it into the van’: Amazon driver reveals the one product he wishes people would stop ordering

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

‘The same dealership will list it for 20 after paying 5’: Man shops for a truck on Carvana. Then he sees the price on a 2006 Ford F-150 with 200,000 miles

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Hobby Lobby Home Decor(l) Woman wearing beanie (c) Pumpkin decor with a note(r)

‘Did you put the note back so other people could see it?’: Hobby Lobby shopper reaches for decorative pumpkin. Then she notices the handwritten note

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‘So you’re penalized FOR having insurance’: Man sends insurance info after getting bill for ambulance ride. He can’t believe his new total

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

2 panel image: on the left is a Tesla dealership with a cybertruck parked in front, and on the right another cybertruck waits at a parking gate.

‘The fact he has her doing it is craazy work’: Driver sees Cybertuck leaving parking garage. He can’t believe what he catches the passenger doing

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 don’t have to be driving to get a DUI’: Expert says there’s a right way to ‘sleep it off’ in your car after drinking. Here’s the trick to it

Angela Shanice Littlefield is a freelance writer with a focus on pop culture and tech news. She&#8217;s a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and an active member of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). She has written and worked for entertainment figures such as Sirius XM Radio Personality Sway Calloway, and published work for Grammy U, the NAACP&#8217;s Crisis magazine, and Austin Monthly magazine.

Angela Littlefield

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‘It’s not even just the cheap ones’: Shopper goes to shoe store. Then he notices this disturbing trend with all the shoes

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‘I never thought to do that’: Woman buys box of dates. Then she opens one up

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 was getting the Jennie-O!’: Expert exposes the real reason your ground turkey is ‘super dry.’ Here’s what to look for when you buy

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

Screenshot of Tiktok user @thechristopherpearce; Photo of a Volvo; Photo of a Boulders & Wilkins speaker

Man turns on his car stereo. Then he realizes Volvo might be lying to drivers about its speakers

3 panel image: on the left a person explains, in the middle is Sleeping Beauty's Castle at Disneyland, and on the right is a baby stroller covered in a blanket.

‘This breaks my heart’: Woman sees parents get on Disneyland ride. Then she realizes they abandoned their baby

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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‘I been using the…shampoo and I feel like I see hair growth’: Expert exposes which shampoo ingredients you should look for if you’re trying to combat hair loss

Man shares ribeye alternative(l) Sealed Meats at store display(r)

‘You wanna learn a trick?’: Meat expert reveals ribeye alternative that is only $9.99 per pound. But is it worth it?

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