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

Brooke Sjoberg

Nursing student warns you should use gloves to clean your litter box

‘With my indoor cats I tried to be careful’: Nursing student warns you should use gloves to clean your litter box

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

Woman issues warning over Oral B’s Glide dental floss

‘Why is everything poison?’: Woman issues warning over Oral B’s Glide dental floss

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.

Charlotte Colombo

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‘It’s an inaccurate reading’: Expert says ‘the majority’ of doctor’s offices are taking your blood pressure wrong

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

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‘Within 10-14 days’: Woman issues warning for people who wake up with sudden muffled hearing

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 thought it was okay to be in the pantry’: Woman says she’s accidentally been poisoning herself with this product from Trader Joe’s

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‘Do not‘: Former convenience store worker of 7 years warns against BIC lighters

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Woman says college gave her faulty fridge causing all her insulin to expire within 30 days

‘I’m paying them tens of thousands of dollars a year’: Woman says college gave her faulty fridge causing all her insulin to expire within 30 days

Expert issues warning against Mielle Organics and its viral rosemary and mint oil

‘Something is not right’: Expert issues warning against Mielle Organics and its viral rosemary and mint oil

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‘But Great Value lemon pepper is so good’: Woman warns against buying McCormick, other big-name seasonings at the grocery store

‘Good I’m lazy anyway’: Doctor says you shouldn’t make your bed in the morning. You won’t believe why

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‘Whyyyy would she even say that’: What does it mean if you have small ears? Woman says she found out at doctor’s appointment

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 thought I was dying’: Woman warns against Costco mattresses after saying it ‘slowly poisoned’ her

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

Dentist warns against using whitening toothpastes, claims it’s worsening your teeth

‘Even Crest?’: Dentist warns against using whitening toothpaste, claims it worsens your teeth

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

Expert says you’re probably using hydrogen peroxide wrong

‘Had a patient putting it in his EYE today’: Expert says you’re probably using hydrogen peroxide wrong

Expert says you should stop wearing Shein products after government warning

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