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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

Goodwill shopper shares trick to get any item for $10

‘The Goodwill tag said $24’: Goodwill shopper shares trick to get any item for $10

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

Woman shares her trick to exposing bed bugs while staying in a hotel

‘Even 5 star hotels aren’t clean’: Woman shares her trick to exposing bed bugs while staying in a hotel

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

‘I got all this for $7.60’: Woman shares Cava kids’ meal hack, says it comes with a ‘fancy beverage’

Hand on pizza box(l), Costco storefront(c), Pizza(r)

‘You gotta give them the code’: Customer claims Costco’s ‘secret menu’ has a chicken bake pizza

Ramon Ramirez was the managing editor and, formerly, the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

Ramon Ramirez

6 life hacks the internet just taught us. Yes, you’ve been doing it wrong

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

Woman shares trick for paying off a car loan

‘Is this not common sense?’: Woman shares trick for paying off a car loan

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

Publix shopper shares how you can get ‘expensive’ ice cream like Talenti, Magnum for just $0.66

‘Oh I need to stock up!’: Publix shopper shares how you can get ‘expensive’ ice cream like Talenti, Magnum for just $0.66

Woman shares Ring camera trick that deters Amazon delivery drivers from knocking

‘Here’s to all the naps that won’t be cut short’: Woman shares Ring camera trick that deters Amazon delivery drivers from knocking

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

Woman shows trick to hiding her cats when landlord does his inspection

‘Been here, done this’: Woman shows trick to hiding her cats when landlord does his inspection

‘Can confirm this is how you make it’: Former Chipotle worker reveals how to make vinaigrette amid $1.65 extra charge

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

Man filling up condiments(L+r), Costco (c)

‘This is Sam’s Club behavior’: Costco shopper caught filling multiple soda cups with ketchup, mustard from food court

shopper shares controversial hack to getting ripe avocados for $1.29

‘Honestly I do this all the time’: Viewers split after shopper shares controversial hack to getting ripe avocados for $1.29

‘This is smart’: Dad feeds family of 6 at Texas Roadhouse for $20. Here’s how

Woman talking(l+r), Card making payment(c)

‘He had charged me an additional $20’: Woman shares trick to avoid getting ‘ripped off’ if you choose not to get a receipt

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