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The Daily Dot

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.

Alexandra Samuels

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‘How many people didn’t?’: Walmart gas station customer catches pump overcharging them

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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‘It’s actually against the law’: Wawa customer calls out people who do this annoying thing at the gas pump

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 would have given you $20’: Woman catches driver putting just $1.37 of gas at Pioneer. It’s more common than you think—here’s why

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

Laiken Neumann

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‘If you keep on doing that…’: Mechanic catches driver overfilling his car’s tank with gas. He warns it could require a $500 repair

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‘Now I will need a pre-buy checklist’: Woman runs out of gas and uses red, plastic bin to refill. There’s just one problem with her new car

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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‘They will come in after you leave’: Gas station customer issues warning after finding something suspicious inside gas nozzle

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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‘My ex just got a Honda Helix’: Man brags it’s only $1.84 to fill up his moped at 7-Eleven. There’s just one problem

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‘I go to Chevron, opinions?’: Woman issues warning about bad gasoline at pump amid recall. Here’s what to look for

Driver suddenly notices her car only takes minimum 91 octane gas. She's been using 89 all this time

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‘Why does it matter?’: G Wagon Driver suddenly realizes her car only takes premium gas. She’s been using 89-grade this whole time

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‘I’ve been hurting my own pockets putting premium in’: Hyundai driver shares how to save money on gas—with a quick trip to AutoZone

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‘Completely melted’: Mazda driver puts wrong fuel in his car. This is what happens to it

Expert says you're filling up your gas wrong, shows 4 'scientific' ways to do it right and save money

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‘Y’all are getting ripped off’: Expert says you’re filling up your gas wrong, shows 4 ‘scientific’ ways to do it right and save money

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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‘Having a luxury car isn’t for everyone’: Woman says she regrets buying luxury car, misses her Honda

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

Melody Heald

Honda hybrid driver shows how much it costs to gas up—and how long it lasts

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‘Crying in V8 watching this’: Honda hybrid driver shows how much it costs to gas up—and how long it lasts

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