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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

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‘Anyone that says otherwise is lying’: Expert shows what a 2017 Kia Sorrento’s engine looks like after 10,000-mile oil changes

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

Nina Hernandez

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‘I’ll take, Things I Should’ve Researched, for $700’: Woman takes lights off her GMC Denali. Then she sees the damage

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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‘It’s mandatory’: Woman at all-inclusive resort says avoid ice cubes—and make sure to ask for Bacardi and Absolut. Here’s why

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‘They’re not allowing people to buy it’: Walmart shopper finds ‘hidden’ clearance section. Then a worker steps in

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

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‘Now I’m scared to get mine’: Domino’s customer picks up Emergency Pizza. There’s just one problem

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

Melody Heald

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‘Ive won so many free chipotle bowls and burritos’: Chipotle customer reveals hack to get free Lifestyle Bowl. Does it work?

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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‘It’s in the job description’: Best Buy customer tries to activate Lively phone. Then the workers refuse to help

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‘This sold me!’: Driver shows little-known use of shaving cream on cars for when it snows

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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‘She kept those items’: Shopper tries to check out with $150 Sephora gift card. Then the worker claims there’s only $91 on it

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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‘Now I’m out the computer and the money’: Best Buy customer orders $1,500 computer for pickup. Then the store gives it away to another customer

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘You might be pregnant and not know it’: Expert says you may get false medical test results if you take these vitamins

‘20 dollars at Walmart and AutoZone’: Expert exposes how you can keep your windshield clean during lovebug season

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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‘Tank for sure’: Experts weigh in on tank vs. tankless water heaters. Which do you need?

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‘It’s $30 a month’: Verizon customer shares little-known hack to lower your bill if your phone is paid off. Hers went down by $60

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