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

Melody Heald

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‘My 10-year-old UGGs are still fluffy’: Woman notices her UGGs are ‘less fluffy’ after a week. Then she learns the real reason why

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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‘When they were $9.99 no one cared. Now they’re trendy’: Man buys Carhartt beanie. There’s just one problem

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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‘Sent that cease and desist’: Shopper tries to look up Hermes dupes on Walmart site. Then something unexpected happens

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.

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‘Am I the only one who didn’t know?’: Woman says these Hollister jeans are her favorite pair. Then she discovers why when she looks at the tag

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.

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‘Saving this for when I need it’: Ugg owner shares little-known use of dry shampoo

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.

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‘I was trying for like 15 minutes’: Woman issues warning against Givenchy Shark Boots

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.

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‘Don’t fall for this’: Shoe expert says this ‘feature’ on $100 Skechers is actually a scam

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.

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‘Everyone knows you’re supposed to wear colors’: Woman reveals why the Skims x North Face collab can be dangerous to skiers

Stacey Nguyen is a lifestyle and entertainment writer based in California. You can find her work on Real Simple, InStyle, BuzzFeed, PopSugar, and other sites.

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‘Scandi Girl Winter’ is the low-key aesthetic for the chic but practical

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‘I can find something almost exact at TJ Maxx for $9.99’: Shopper finds red Levi’s top at Target. Then she checks the price tag

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The sparkly ‘Ice Princess’ aesthetic is perfect for winter glam

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‘Office Sirens’ are dividing TikTok: Here’s what the Internet has to say about this controversial trend

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