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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

woman using her amazon kindle(l) Amazon building logo(c) Person holding ebook reader(r)

‘You could lose them entirely’: Woman shops online. Then she realizes Amazon is making an unpopular new policy change

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

‘Can you guess what this is?’: Expert reveals the interior of this new car, but hides the logo on the horn. Viewers can’t believe what it costs

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

‘A lot of people don’t realize’: Man shares little-known AutoZone feature for saving hundreds on tools you’re only going to use once

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Hi C Drink(l) Woman shares what happens when your pour out Hi C Drink(r)

‘I’m so disgusted … somebody explain now??!!!’: Woman buys pack of Hi-C. Then she opens it up, pours it out

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

Mechanic Checks Car(l) Man looking shocked at finding out what mechanic did with his car(c) Mercedes dealer sign(r)

‘I’m just going along with it’: Mechanic tells Mercedes driver he has to wait on German parts. Then he discovers what he’s really been doing with his Benz

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‘Learn from my mistake’: Woman survives after losing control of her vehicle in black ice. Now she’s sharing a tip that may save your life

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‘What were they thinking?’: Best Buy worker demands answers after seeing new iPhone 16e

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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‘This is your reminder’: Sephora customer uses tester. Then she notices something unusual on her eye

Screenshot of Tiktok user @bri_stay_yappin; Photo of a Wing Stop restaurant.

‘It’s in the handbook’: Woman places Wingstop order 4 minutes before close. Then she catches the worker refusing to make it

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

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‘It’s been 48 minutes’: Walmart shopper just wants protein powder. But the workers can’t find the key

Man talking(l), Hollandaise sauce in cup by aspargus(r)

‘My worst nightmare’: Chef reveals the real reason he’ll never eat hollandaise sauce from a restaurant

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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‘Why have things on the floor if they can’t sell them’: Target shopper finds designer bag dupe in store. Then a worker intervenes

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

Person talking(l), Apple store exterior(r)

‘76 degrees to be exact’: Former Apple worker shares how the store is playing mind games with customers as soon as they walk in

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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‘I swear they had me’: Woman sees a dozen eggs for $1.98 at Walmart. There’s just one catch

Woman talking(l), Southwest airplane in the sky(r)

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