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Laiken Neumann is a former Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

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“Thought they was lyin”: Wendy’s worker teases new Takis sandwich after finding box in the back

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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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“Part of the agenda”: Walmart shoppers test theory that Great Value ice cream doesn’t melt

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“Since nobody cooks anymore”: Walmart shopper finds 36-inch, $296 Blackstone griddle on “hidden clearance”—for only $106

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“They entered the weight wrong”: Hy-Vee shopper finds huge wheel of Gouda cheese for $17.20. Is it safe to eat even though the rind has “black mold”?

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“They just wanna be able to say they got it”: In-N-Out order taker says people who order animal-style don’t really know what that means

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“I don’t pay for my chicken anymore”: Woman says she reports Perdue when her chicken doesn’t match the weight on the label. She gets a refund every time

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