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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

passenger tries using 'pillowcase hack' before boarding

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‘Are ppl not afraid of the no-fly list?’: Frontier passenger tries using ‘pillowcase hack’ before boarding. It backfires

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

Chipotle customer tries ‘phone rule.’ Worker tells her she can’t record

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‘Then she gave me a small bowl’: Chipotle customer tries ‘phone rule.’ Worker tells her she can’t record

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

Customer shares the ‘best’ way to eat Subway sandwiches

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‘That’s how they use the make them’: Customer reveals the ‘best’ way to eat Subway sandwiches

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

Taco Bell sign and taco over green and blue background

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5 viral, cheap fast food hacks: Get more for less at Panera Bread, Cava, Taco Bell, and more

Chipotle customer exposes hack for getting free drinks without asking for a water cup

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‘I knew I wasn’t the only one that did this’: Chipotle customer exposes hack for getting free drinks without asking for a water cup

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

Melody Heald

Man holding lemon and toothpick(l+r), Hand squeezing lemon(c)

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‘Why did y’all not tell me about this?’: Man says you’ve been getting juice out of lemons wrong this whole time

Maya Wray was a Fall 2022 FOIA intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, where she studies journalism in the Moody College Honors Program. She has written for the Daily Texan and the Austin Chronicle.

Maya Wray

Woman shares hack that got her 3 meals for $15 from Olive Garden

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‘Go to Olive Garden’: Woman shares hack that got her 3 meals for $15 from Olive Garden

Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.

Mikael Thalen

Steve Bannon(l), Furry(c), Charlie Kirk(r)

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Furry hackers target far-right news outlet behind Charlie Kirk, Steve Bannon

The furry hackers in SiegedSec launch campaign #OpTransRights

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Furry hackers kick off campaign against anti-trans churches by doxing YouTube pastor

Passenger shares his trick for traveling with 1 carry-on only. There’s just one catch

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‘I did this once and almost passed out’: Passenger shares his controversial trick for traveling with 1 carry-on only. There’s just one catch

Woman shares how you can eat at Erewhon for free

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‘Recession diet is crazyyy’: Woman shares how you can eat at Erewhon for free

Eric Webb is a native Texan and national award-winning pop culture critic, arts &amp; entertainment journalist, and editor.

Eric Webb

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‘I have this same spoon that I also stained with mac and cheese’: Woman shares the secret to removing Kraft stains from your spoon

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

Woman talking(l+r), Dunkin Donuts sign(c)

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‘It’ll be a lot cheaper, but it’s very similar to the chai’: Customer reveals hack to order milk tea at Dunkin’

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

Man shares ‘rich people’ hack to taxes

Rich People Dog Write Off

‘Rich people write off their dogs on their taxes…And so can you!’: Expert shares ‘rich people’ hack for your taxes

Viewers divided after TikToker shares how to inspect your hotel mirror

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