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

Brooke Sjoberg

Trichologist answering question with text overlayed: "How often Should you wash your hair when you have hair loss?" on left. Back of person's head with hair being washed in shower on right.

‘There’s kind of a myth out there’: Expert reveals how often you should actually be washing your hair if you have hair loss

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

Natasha Dubash

Spoon sitting on top of pan in checkout line on left. Dollar Tree storefront on right.

‘The one store that NEEDS self checkout’: Dollar Tree shopper tries to check out. Then they see how they’re supposed to alert the employees

David Covucci was the senior politics and technology editor at the Daily Dot, covering the nexus between Washington and Silicon Valley. His work has appeared in Vice, the Huffington Post, Jezebel, Gothamist, and other publications.

David Covucci

Elon Musk and Jesus(l), Chalice(c), Ashley St Clair and Mary Magdelene(r)

Elon Musk’s robot baby Jesus

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

Person on plane facing seat in front of them with text on top reading "ON MY WAY BACK NOW (3 laughing crying emojis)" on left. Jet Blue logo on right.

‘At least he knows when to call it quits’: Passenger is on JetBlue flight from Florida to New York. Then the pilot gets on the intercom

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

Publix storefront(L), Man talking(c), Frozen shrimp(r)

‘This is a lot of shrimp’: Publix customer exposes little-known seafood counter secret

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

Woman with shocked and confused faces on left and right. Plated enchiladas with lime and cabbage in center.

‘First red flag is asking what enchiladas are’: Man invites woman over to his apartment after dinner. Then she sees what’s in his room

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Texas Roadhouse restaurant front on left. Texas Roadhouse employee in center. Cash tip left on table on right.

‘Y’all know how expensive the economy is?‘: Texas Roadhouse worker says 20% tip isn’t ‘pushing it anymore.’ Here’s what she suggests instead

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

Someone holding out stack of cash in hands on left. Zara employee at store in center. Zara storefront logo on right.

‘Return all that’: Man pulls out cash to pay for kids’ clothes at Zara. Then the worker whips out a money-checking machine

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

‘This is what’s holding your vehicle’: Mechanic shows why you should always use parking brake

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

Melody Heald

Fuchsia bath bomb held in hand over sudsy bath tub on left. Lush Cosmetics storefront on right.

‘It cut me’: Woman throws her Lush bath bomb in tub. Then she feels something sharp

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

‘How is this possible???’: Man reaches for Cheddar & Sour Cream Ruffles. Then he discovers it’s equal to the price of a ribeye steak

Man shrugging his shoulders with confused look on his face and phone in hand with overlaying text that reads "This isn't real!" on the left. Phone screen of Door Dash app in App Store on right.

‘This is actually scary’: Man opens DoorDash ghost kitchen selling Costco muffins from his house. Then he sees what DoorDash sent him

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

Braden Bjella

Split image. Someone's gloved hand peeking into mechanics of car on the left. Subaru logo on car on the right.

‘Try a Chevy Malibu’: Man realizes his Subaru Legacy headlight is out. Then he tries to replace it

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

Mars Ramos

Woman holding two egg cartons on left. Person chuckling w while holding hand to mouth in center. Grocery store cashier ringing up bottle of milk on left.

‘Such a good response!’: Grocery shopper tries to buy 2 egg cartons. Then a cashier steps in

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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