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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

two panel design with a person holding a stack on old phones next to an image of a stack of old iPhones

‘Old iPhones are worth wayyyy more’: Verizon customers tries to trade in 5 old iPhones for new ones. Does it work?

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

3 panel image: on the left are some Ritz rackers, in the middle a person with a beard speaks, and on the right we see a pool if cooking oil.

‘I know they’re classic’: Man issues Ritz cracker warning and says they’re part of the ‘poor 4 foods.’ Is he right?

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

Brooke Sjoberg

‘One of the biggest mistakes I’ve made’: Woman reveals why you should never remove your memory foam mattress cover

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

‘I think this looks a lot better than a RAV4’: Expert says new Mazda car is the ‘best of both worlds.’ Here’s why

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

Melody Heald

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‘Who pays 48 for a thrifted item?’: Woman buys $48 shirt from a vintage store. Then she checks the tag

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

‘I work in billing and you’ve got to hound them everyday’: Woman says Francesca’s owes her $67,000. Now she’s issuing a dire warning

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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‘Gotta do Kohls return and they give you a 20% off coupon’: Amazon customer issues warning after she tries to make 2 returns, discovers this new policy change instead

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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‘They wanted to be more like Tesla’: Mechanic slams 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E for not having a door handle. Here’s why it’s an issue

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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‘I would also contact their corporate office’: Woman says her items were stolen during Embassy Suites stay. She can’t believe the hotel’s response

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‘I NEVER recommend’: Woman warns against LASIK, says it ‘ruined’ her life

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‘This is unreal’: Couple requests refund for this Quality Inn room. The manager won’t let them check out

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‘A miracle that no one got hurt’: Mechanic puzzled by cause of late-night one-car accident

three panel design with a person struggling to hold a TV box in a parking lot, next to an image on a penny, next to an image of the same guy who is continuing to stuggle.

‘Is delivery that expensive?’: Walmart shopper buys 85-inch TV. Then he tries to fit it into his wife’s Honda CR-V

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‘I live in fear’: Woman warns your gravy boat may actually be a disgusting antique tool

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‘I swear people think if you spend more money it’ll work better’: Woman says you don’t need to spend $42 for 115 tablets of Claritin. Instead, look for this deal

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