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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

‘Dairy Queen charges 50 cents per sauce package’: Burger King customers ask for extra sauces at the drive-thru. Then a worker steps 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

Woman eating food(l), Woman with laser on eye(r)

’This would drive me insane’: Woman gets LASIK surgery. She didn’t expect this little-known side effect for the rest of her life

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

Split Image. ER nurse explaining things they wouldn't do with text over that reads: "Things I would never do as an ER nurse" on left. Nurse in gloves holding hand of a patient on right.

‘Things I would never do as an ER nurse’: Health expert shares the 1 car she would never own

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

Nina Hernandez

Mechanic Checking oil(l) Walmart Store Front(r)

‘They definitely owe you a new motor’: Woman goes to Walmart for oil change. Then she pops the hood

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

Bath & Body Works storefront(l), Man talking(c), candle being lit(r)

‘Get them out of your life’: Expert says these candles from Bath & Body Works can cause cancer. Is he right?

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

Natasha Dubash

Screenshot from @brenlee.spamzzz's Tiktok of a woman holding a half empty cup of iced matcha; A sign for Starbucks Coffee.

‘That can’t be an accident’: Starbucks customer orders matcha latte. Then they look inside the cup

Screenshot of Tiktok user @sammyinthesity's Olive Garden meal; Photo of an Olive Garden exterior

‘Adult plates be too big for me’: Woman shows $9 Olive Garden meal hack. Then she shows what all comes with it

Person holding Stanley Cup(l) Woman shares what she saw at target store(c) Target Store Sign(r)

‘Target is not playing with y’all’: Shopper reaches for Stanley cups on shelf. Then she sees Target’s new anti-theft device

Woman shares what happened to her Lg washing machine(l) LG Washing Machine on display(r)

‘That’s so scary’: Woman’s LG washer bursts into flames. Firemen say this little-known component can cause a shortage—even if the machine is off

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Dunkin Coffee cup on left. Woman explaining fraud occurrence on center. Apply Pay on iPhone on right.

‘Terrifying’: Woman pays for Dunkin’ order using Apple Pay. Then she sees a strange charge

Dove bodywash(l), Woman talking(c), Walmart sign(r)

‘Make me wanna steal it now’: Walmart shopper asks worker to unlock Dove body wash. Then the worker hands it to her in this

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

Photo of a Toyota RAV4; Screenshot from @scallopmoon_'s Tiktok of a RAV4 console

‘Something else supposed to be there?’: Woman buys new Toyota RAV4. Then she sees strange console feature. What’s its purpose?

3 panel image: on the left is a view inside the appliance, in the middle is the General Electric logo, and on the right a person explains.

‘So what have I been using that for?’: Woman says she was sold a GE washer and dryer ‘set’ 6 years ago. Then she makes discovery

Galaxy Z Fold 6 on Display(l) Best Buy Store Logo(c) woman wearing heart shaped glasses(r)

‘That’s why I’m so hesitant to buy any kind of Flip’: Best Buy shopper comes in for a Samsung phone. Then she notices something troubling

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

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