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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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“Did it work?”: Renter says landlord refuses to fix treadmill. So he pretends to be a new client and schedules a tour

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

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‘I want to show you what strangers can see’: Woman issues ‘cybersecurity’ warning to people who connect their phones in rental cars

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

Braden Bjella

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“What’s your name?”: Man checks out at Total Wine & More. Then the cashier fails to check his ID

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

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Movie theater-goer shares her unethical life hack to getting free popcorn

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Home Depot customer shares code to enter at self-checkout for major discount. Yes, it works—for now

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

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“Walmart will do anything and everything to not pay somebody”: Woman goes to Walmart. Then she finds something shocking in the parking lot

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“Someone been taking the car out at night”: Mechanic says customer’s Mercedes doubled in mileage overnight. What’s going on here?

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

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“Try being the UPS man. Ohhh the things I’ve seen”: Furniture delivery worker of 30 years says women often answer door while indecent

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

Mall parking lots across the U.S. are becoming Cybertruck dumping grounds: “Roughly 500 cars parked there”

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“I’m paying for a pedicure for a reason”: Nail salon tech issues PSA about customers’ feet. It backfires

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Uber driver refuses 1.4-mile ride when woman he picks up doesn’t have money on her app. Here’s the real reason he wouldn’t budge

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 couldn’t in my heart leave her there”: Woman finds her dog at the animal shelter after rehoming her

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“All they wanted to offer me was coupon?!”: Woman opens up burger from Whataburger. Then she finds a blade in it

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

“My taxes pay your salary. That makes me your boss”: Teacher shares common insult from parents. Their comeback is so good

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

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