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

Brooke Sjoberg

3 panel image: in the middle is a bubbly, fizzy soda, and on the sides a person explains.

‘The next day it won’t be flat’: Woman says put this in your Coca-Cola can and leave it in the fridge overnight to keep it fresh. Does it work?

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

2 panel image: on the left is a Dollar General Store sign, on the right is a Dollar General store exterior. Text over says: Do you know about the Dollar General Penny List?

‘It’s actually a signal to employees’: Expert shows how to look for Dollar General’s penny sale—and what you can expect to find

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

2 panel image: on the left is the exterior of a HomeGoods store. On the right a person explains.

‘No tag’: HomeGoods shopper finds this $125 coffee table book mistakenly placed in the clearance aisle. Then she asks an employee about it

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

Braden Bjella

Two panel design with a man looking and talking to the camera, next to an image of someone adding oil to their car

‘That’s gonna be a lawsuit…’: Customer gets oil change at Walmart. Then mechanic takes a look at it

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

Table left with full messy plates at restaurant(l) Server Taking Order(c) group of people eating (r)

‘I used to think like this’: Texas Roadhouse server says there’s always 2 types of groups at her tables. Then she says don’t be this kind

Woman wearing cap shares why she took back her tip(l) Starbucks Sign(c) Starbucks Cup with Tips written on it(r)

‘I didn’t even get a drink?’: Starbucks customer tries to take tip back on canceled order. Then the worker gives her grief

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

three panel design with a woman looking close at the camera, next to an image of a Home Depot sign, next to an image of another woman wearing a scarf

‘She definitely came back’: Home Depot shopper leaves their scarf behind. Then an employee finds it

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

Mars Ramos

Three panel design with a close up of the brand "Zojirushi" rice coker, below is an image of someone grabbing rice from large bag, next to an image of a woman talking but not looking at the camera

‘That’s the Cadillac of rice cookers’: Woman says use this rice cooker if you want it done ‘the Asian way.’ Then she shows how

BP gas station(l), Man talking with text "dont make this mistake at a gas station - reminder"(c), Gas pump in car(R)

‘That should be illegal’: Man issues warning about using BP gas stations. He says it happens all the time

Heather Stewart is a freelance reporter. She was previously an executive producer at The Drag, UT&#8217;s award-winning podcast production house as well as a projects intern for KUT Austin. Her work can be found in the Austin Chronicle, the Victoria Advocate and more.

Heather Stewart

3-panel image of a person explaining and an amazon package in the middle.

‘I need answers’: Amazon customer finds bugs in package

‘Be careful Uber caught me’: Uber Eats delivery driver says customers are ‘catching onto her.’ Is this common delivery practice dangerous?

Carheartt Green Beanie(l) Carhartt Store Sign(c) Man tries on CarHartt Beanie(r)

‘When they were $9.99 no one cared. Now they’re trendy’: Man buys Carhartt beanie. There’s just one problem

Car Wash Brush Machine(l) Man wearing hat(c) Car Wash(r)

‘Touchless car wash only’: Man says think twice before going through a car wash. Then he zooms-in on why it may do harm

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

Kia Sorento(l) Big lots! Store Front(c) Closing Kia Hatch(r)

‘That’s a bait car’: Woman spots Kia Sorento at Big Lots parking lot wide open, full of Milwaukee tools. What should she do?

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

Nina Hernandez

Woman talking(l), Gender Neutral bathroom sign(r)

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