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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

Expert says you shouldn't buy from Amazon if you’re worried about benzoyl peroxide acne products

‘I JUST threw away my ceraVE cleanser’: Expert says you shouldn’t buy from Amazon if you’re worried about benzoyl peroxide acne products. Here’s why

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

Man tries to order from cupcake vending machine. He wasn’t prepared for what happened next

‘I would walk away in shame’: Man tries to order from cupcake vending machine. He wasn’t prepared for what happened next

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

Mars Ramos

Shopper slams CVS for carrying ‘expired’ beauty products

‘Each bottle has its own ecosystem’: Shopper slams CVS for carrying ‘expired’ beauty products

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

Server calls out customers who let their children order for themselves

‘Tell her what you want’: Server calls out customers who let their children order for themselves

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

‘I’ve never heard of this’: Patient gets charged for medical procedure she didn’t have. It gets worse when she calls her insurance company

The internet is mad at a wedding photographer whose services start at 8.5K

‘I would request a refund’: The internet is mad at a wedding photographer whose services start at 8.5K. Here’s why

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

Teacher talking(l+r), Someone being bullied graphic(c)

‘I will lose it if I see that’: High school teacher says ‘subtle bullying’ is on the rise. What is it?

‘I got lied to’: Honda buyer says she was ‘forced’ into window tinting. She didn’t realize it was a trick till she drove off

man greenscreen TikTok over image of Prada shoe with caption "Deja Blue Goodwill Boutique Cherry Creek North" (l) Goodwill building with sign (c) man greenscreen TikTok over image of TikTok comments (r)

‘What business does goodwill have selling something for $300!??’: Man warns against buying designer brands at Goodwill after ‘baffling’ Prada purchase

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

Woman with sunglasses on talking(l+r), Hand holding contact lenses(c)

‘I’m a CHRONIC contact sleeper. You just convinced me’: Woman warns why you should never sleep in your contacts

Amanda Bynes(l+r), Woman looking shocked(c)

‘I’m so concerned’: Fans defend Amanda Bynes after she appears different—and goes dark again on social media

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

Natasha Dubash

Three split of people talking to the camera

‘Not Miami having more boundaries than me’: People are obsessed with Miami Beach’s anti-Spring Break ad. Here’s why

‘The moment you said CVS I knew it was over’: Woman warns against getting film photos developed at CVS. Here’s why

Maya Wray was a Fall 2022 FOIA intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, where she studies journalism in the Moody College Honors Program. She has written for the Daily Texan and the Austin Chronicle.

Maya Wray

Woman talking(l+r), Uber Eats app on phone(c)

‘Who is this?’: Uber Eats customer orders food, is shocked by who shows up at her door

Man on headset and on his computer(l+r), Layoff Notice and pen(c)

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