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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.

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Doctors recommend taking cinnamon every morning

‘Can I just take a cinnamon roll every morning?’: Health gurus recommend taking cinnamon every morning. It backfires

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

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

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

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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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‘There’s actually some science behind this’: Expert shares why you’re a magnet for mosquitoes

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.

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Man vapes in his new Mercedes. He can’t believe how it reacts

‘I am so thankful my car had that feature’: Man vapes in his new Mercedes. He can’t believe how it reacts

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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Costco shopper catches workers disinfecting meat room

‘This is how we cleaned at Safeway too’: Costco shopper catches workers disinfecting meat room. She’s surprised by what she sees

Adrienne Hunter is a writer and researcher based in Austin, Texas. She&#8217;s written for the Daily Dot, the Austin Chronicle, the Smithsonian, and more.

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Woman issues space heater and heated blanket warning after getting rare disease

‘I am now using it at a safe distance’: Woman issues space heater and heated blanket warning after getting rare disease 

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‘Not all mold is black or visible’: Woman says she’s been ‘poisoned’ by her house after black mold ‘nightmare’

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.

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Catastrophic injury lawyer reveals the 'No. 1' common product to remove from your home

‘Throw these out’: Catastrophic injury lawyer reveals the ‘No. 1’ most dangerous product to remove from your home

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‘I’ve had it for less than 2 years’: Mom issues warning about Primo Water dispenser she has in her home

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