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<p>Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.</p>


Rebekah Harding

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“Instant money pits”: These cars rack up repair bills fast, according to mechanics

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“Absolutely appalling”: Travel site Trivago criticized for asking for a tip at checkout

corporate doordash complete 4 orders a year

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“You won’t get promoted”: DoorDash employee explains how mandatory deliveries impact internal promotions at the company

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“There is no way they give the tips to employees”: Customers are scratching their heads at Wendy’s self-order kiosk tip prompt

rev up the engine burger king drive thru krabby patty

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“Rev up those fryers!”: SpongeBob fans are blasting loud sounds at Burger King’s drive-thru window. Workers have had enough

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“I’ve noticed it too”: Shoppers worry Old Navy is “phasing out” plus-sized clothes after larger sizes disappear from stores

starbucks dubai matcha chocolate latte baristas

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“Are we serious”: Baristas say demand for Starbucks’ Dubai chocolate matcha drink will overwhelm stores

stop burying your turtle for winter in the ground

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“Stop burying your turtles”: Viral turtle PSA explains why a backyard burial can actually harm your pet

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“Beyond greedy”: Nintendo shamed for silent part of “Metroid” game that only plays music if you buy a $30 amiibo

albertsons mold in vegetable aisle coolers

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“Be careful where you buy your produce”: Albertsons customers horrified by video exposing mold directly next to fresh produce

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“This is the way forward”: iHeartRadio vows not to play AI music with new “guaranteed human” pledge

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“I had it in my cart!”: Did Pop Mart remove a toy after Ty defended its Beanie Bouncer trademark?

youtube announces annual recap wrapped style

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“Please don’t tell me that”: YouTube releases a new yearly recap, but some users can’t find it

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“How could they release this?”: Unintended bloopers appear in HBO Max’s “Mad Men” 4K restoration

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“Don’t let anyone get away with calling this a prank”: YouTuber seen flinging opossum into the air in now-deleted video