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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

Mechanic works on Ford Mustang—and find something he’s never seen before

‘Thank goodness you left the wipers on’: Mechanic works on Ford Mustang—and finds something he’s never seen before

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

Driver picks up first Uber Pet ride. The passenger was taking her dog to get euthanized

‘This dog looked every bit of 6, 7 months old’: Driver picks up first Uber Pet ride. The passenger was taking her dog to get euthanized

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

Mars Ramos

Ulta customer catches worker sneaking in charge for service she didn’t need

‘She was literally racially profiling me from the moment that I walked in’: Ulta customer catches worker sneaking in charge for service she didn’t need

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

Expert says it’s ‘illegal’ for nail techs to cut your cuticles

‘That is actually out of our scope of practice’: Expert says it’s ‘illegal’ for nail techs to cut your cuticles

‘It’s actually here for a starting issue’: Mechanic realizes that Lexus he’s working on is a ‘death trap’

Planet Fitness customer pays $25 to go to any location in the country

‘You’re not allowed to work out here’: Planet Fitness customer pays $25 to go to any location in the country. She can’t believe why this location turned her away

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

Mechanic doing inspection(l), Woman talking(c), Woman showing sideview mirror(r)

‘I hate this state’: Driver can’t believe the reason her car failed inspection. But is more common than you think

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

‘You will not make it home’: Traveler warns never put these stamps on your passport

Man smiling(l), HIlton sign(c), Woman smiling(r)

‘I do this too’: Man stops at Hiltons during road trips every time. Here’s why

Woman talking(l+r), Hands blowing out hair(c)

‘They are so prejudiced against Black women’: Drybar customer says she was charged $15 extended time fee after worker started her appointment late

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

Woman talking(l+r), Activemenus app on phone(c)

‘These aren’t even the prices I charge’: Owner says her ice cream shop was put on ActiveMenus without consent. She can’t take it down (updated

Mac and cheese in pot(l+r), Kraft mac and cheese(c)

‘I’ve been cooking Kraft dinner for like 20-plus years’: Woman wonders what’s been going on with Kraft mac and cheese. She’s not alone

Engine light(l), Hyundai sign(c), Scanner(r)

‘So that’s why mines is on’: Expert says Hyundai had a check engine light at 390 miles. He can’t believe the reason why

‘Hondas have ac issues like a lot’: Mechanic explains why you shouldn’t trust 1-year warranties on new AC repairs

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.

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