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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

2 panel image showing a person explaining and the Ground Round restaurant logo.

Iconic restaurant chain Ground Round is returning after 20 years. Is it bringing its ‘Pay What You Weigh’ policy back with it?

2 panel image : on the left a wall of mugs, on the right a teacher in a class room.

Teacher says no more mugs for teacher appreciation week. Here’s what she says teachers want instead

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

2 panel image: on the left a person explains and on the right is the Home Depot sign.

‘Look at that!’: Here’s how Home Depot Garden may be secretly targeting customers who have a ‘brown thumb’

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

Melody Heald

Three panel image of young woman in car at Taco Bell drive through on sides and Taco Bell sign in center.

‘The whole staff heard this’: Woman asks Taco Bell’s AI drive-thru assistant an unusual question. Then the workers have to step in

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

Girl with shocked face, and Kelly Blue Book website

Woman wants to trade in 2010 Mercury Milan Premier Sedan 4D. Then she checks Kelley Blue Book

‘There goes my 25% off’: Woman places SSENSE order. Then she learns how much she has to pay to pick it up

3 panel image: on the sides a person talks, in the middle is the GM logo.

‘This might save a life’: GM driver warns not to drive behind Escalade, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC vehicles. Here’s why

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

Nina Hernandez

3 panel image: a reception desk, a Mercedes symbol, and a person.

‘You got ripped off’: Mercedes-Benz owner says she was quoted $800 for a battery replacement. Then she negotiates a better deal

2 panel image: the Subway logo and a person's face.

‘What you shouldn’t be eating…’: Former Subway manager exposes what it really means when they ask if you want your bread toasted or not toasted

3 panel image: the Amazon logo, a person explaining, the Chinese flag.

‘It’s not just Amazon’: Woman warns Amazon shoppers to look at these details before buying. It could save you time and money

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

2 panel image. Truck being loaded onto tow truck with caption that reads: "Just your sign not to buy one just because it's pretty. (crying emoji)" on left. Chevy logo on car on right.

‘This is your sign not to buy‘: North Carolina woman buys Chevy Tahoe because it’s ‘pretty.’ Then she has to call for a tow truck

3 panel image: Lowe's store, person sipping, energizer batteries.

‘First mistake was going to Lowe’s’: Woman’s fire alarm starts chirping. Then she goes to the store for some Energizer batteries

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

Braden Bjella

‘I’ve never had this happen to me before’: Woman uses gas station air to fill up tire. Then something unexpected happens

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