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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 want to buy the child’: Woman says her brother got in an Uber. Then she got a call from his phone

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

Mars Ramos

Man talking(l), Younger woman walking with older woman(r)

‘Think of it as an Uber for the elderly’: Expert recommends Papa Pals as lucrative side hustle. Here’s how much you can make

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

Nina Hernandez

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‘These are the 5 bottles you need’: Expert shares why you should drink Tullamore Dew, Old Grand-Dad

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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‘I look at our Ring footage and see’: Woman discovers 2 Walmart bags outside her home. She didn’t order them

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

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‘She is just mad’: DoorDash worker says she saved customer’s life. She can’t believe how customer repaid her

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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‘I would rather get an older Camry before going to Altima’: Expert says 2025 Toyotas are ‘trash.’ Here’s why

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

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‘How is this even real?’: Man finds Shockwave quadcopter drone on sale for $34 at Home Depot. Then he looks closer

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

‘They get access to everything in your phone’: iPhone user issues warning on new AirDrop feature that comes with the latest iOS update

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‘I just need 2 things’: Expert shares how to get ‘out-the-door’ price from dealership over the phone

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

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‘This is one of the many things that we do’: Expert reveals the real reason some lobsters have this V-shape on their tails

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‘It’s like gentle parenting’: Server shows how she ‘trains’ customers not to ask ‘dumb questions’

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‘This is way better’: Woman orders Elf on the Shelf on Instacart. Her shopper picks up this instead

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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‘If you don’t this is what you’re bathing in’: Expert says always flush your water heater. More often than you think

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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‘MA-AH’: Expert shows how to say ‘come here’ in cat language. Does it work?

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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