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The Daily Dot

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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‘It’s a cheese drawer’: Expert says most people use their refrigerators’ crisper drawers wrong. Then he reveals the right way

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 with two refrigerators, one with freezer on top and the other with freezer on the bottom. Text over: Versus.

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‘There is a right answer’: Woman shops for a fridge. Then she asks if she should go freezer on top; freezer on bottom; or side-by-side

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

Man talking(l), Hand putting cutlery in dishwasher(r)

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‘Need my roommate to see this’: Expert reveals the right way to put cutlery in your dishwasher

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

2 image split. Woman in hotel on hotel phone with overlayed text that reads: "pov: you're a flight attendant just trying to meal prep but your food keeps going bad in the hotels with the 'cute fridges'" on left. Hilton Hotel building on right.

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‘This is dangerous’: Woman checks into Hilton hotel. Then she puts her food in the fridge

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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‘That’s so scary’: Woman’s LG washer bursts into flames. Firemen say this little-known component can cause a shortage—even if the machine is off

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

Melody Heald

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‘I just have to try it’: Man does the dishes. Then he discovers he’s been loading the dishwasher wrong forever

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.

Tangie Mitchell

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‘My next washer will be a Speed Queen’: Woman’s GE washer and dryer combo breaks after 3 months. Then the GE technician tells her this

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

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‘This is a fire waiting to happen’: Woman cleans lint trap regularly. Then she opens up her LG dryer

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‘Just so many possible points of failure’: Man spots a pricey $3,300 Samsung Bespoke fridge. Then he opens the door

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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