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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

two panel design with a woman looking at the camera as she sits in her car, the 2nd panel is a close of a woman holding her stomach in pain.

‘It is the worst decision I have ever made’: Woman warns never get your gallbladder removed. Here’s why she’s so adamant about it

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

Two panel design with text overlaying on an image inside of a cell phone store, Text reads "Don't switch to AT&T cell phones. They cant help IN the store, they can't help ON the phone...". the 2nd panel shows a frustrated man screaming at his cell phone.

‘Don’t switch to AT&T’: Customer says AT&T is holding their phone hostage after they asked to switch back to Verizon

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

Nina Hernandez

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‘Didn’t look like this days ago’: Woman buys a Toyota brand-new. Then the dealership gives her the runaround when she spots unusual markings

Nene Diallo is a freelance writer, artist, and art administrator based in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Nene Diallo

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‘This was my apron after 3.5 hours of being on bar’: Viewers are shocked after learning what Starbucks’ apron policy demands

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‘This started today’: Expert gets heads-start on Walmart’s Black Friday deals. You can get a Better Homes and Gardens throw for $10—that’s just the start

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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‘Make sure you run away’: Expert exposes why showing you a four-square is a dealership red flag

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‘I think it’s weird but I am 100% trying this’: Woman shares Domino’s ‘Pizza Drop’ hack. But not everyone is onboard

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’m going to get my big fat check’: Woman buys a Kia Carnival. Then she’s back at the dealership returning it 3 months later

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‘Never leaving my house while the dishwasher is on’: Woman does the dishes. Then her dishwasher catches on fire

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘I wish my Walmart didn’t lock up all the tools’: Expert spots $29 cordless 4-volt ratchet from Hyper Tough. Is it worth it?

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‘Why are swipe fees even a thing?’: Man warns credit cards are about to ‘change forever.’ Here’s what you should know

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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‘Did you tip? If not, it was on purpose’: Walmart customer receives her grocery delivery. Then she opens one of the bags

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

Woman sharing Chipotle sour cream secret(l) Chipotle Mexican Grill Sign (c) Sour cream(l)

‘It’s Daisy’: Woman says she’s found the ‘secret’ to Chipotle sour cream. Does it work?

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‘The joke is on you’: Starbucks customer issues warning to red cup collectors

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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