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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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‘Don’t waste your time with 2% Women’s Rogaine’: Expert gets Kirkland 5% Minoxidil foam from Costco. Then she shows how to use it to reverse hair loss

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

Melody Heald

Washing Machine door(l) Doctor shares information about washing machines(r)

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‘This is important’: Doctor shares whether you should keep washing machine door closed or open

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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‘It has residues of hexane’: Expert says this is the ‘most dangerous food for your liver.’ It’s not what you think

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

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Doctors of Reddit

Culture

‘Have you ever had a muscle knot?’: 20 doctors on the biggest mysteries about the human body that science still can’t explain

Man shares what happens when you take a shower(l) Water running from shower head and faucet in modern bathroom(r)

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‘$50’: Doctor says a 10-minute shower is like ‘drinking 8 glasses of chlorine.’ Here’s what you can do about it

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‘I know this may sound extreme’: Expert says you should ‘beware’ of Lululemon pants. Is he right?

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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‘I have never been told this’: Woman says you’ve been using Flonase wrong your entire life. Here’s how to use it correctly, according to an expert

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

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‘I’ve tried to tell my doctor this’: Expert issues warning to anyone who gets mammograms—and shares what tests you should get instead

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‘Costing you’: Woman warns never answer this question at the doctor. Then she shows this $60 charge—and this $90 one

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‘That’s really creative’: Eye surgeon shares low-cost Amazon hack for dry eyes

Rachel Cohen is a trending intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studies journalism with certificates in sports communications and digital studies.

Rachel Cohen

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‘Just because someone makes good TikToks doesn’t necessarily mean they’re a good surgeon’: Can you trust doctors posting online?

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘It cemented into the ear drum’: Woman goes to the ear doctor. Then he pulls out something completely unexpected

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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‘I now want to change my donor status on my DL’: Woman shares why she’s no longer an organ donor. What’s the truth?

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

Doctor reveals just how many microplastics are in your body

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‘I don’t want to learn anything anymore’: Doctor reveals just how many microplastics are in your body. Here’s how to get rid of them

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Doctors