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

Melody Heald

Renter uses portable AC unit hack to circumvent high electricity bill this summer

‘We are being charged $400 a month’: Renter uses portable AC unit hack to circumvent high electricity bill this summer

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

Former Target worker shares why you should always go for the damaged box in the store

‘You’re going to grab that damaged box’: Former Target worker shares why you should always go for the damaged box in the store

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

Customer shares recipe for First Watch iced coffee at home after accidentally spending $30 on it in-store

‘The girl told us how they make their coffee’: Customer shares recipe for First Watch iced coffee at home after accidentally spending $30 on it in-store

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 warns against writing a will, says to leave this behind instead

‘You need to know about this’: Woman warns against writing a will, says to leave this behind instead

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

Woman says she lost 2 pounds in 5 days through ‘Rice-zempic’ hack

‘I can’t believe it’: Woman says she lost 7 pounds in 7 days through ‘rice-zempic’ hack. What is it?

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

‘It’s legit’: Man shares hack to getting random people to buy things off your Amazon, Etsy wish list

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‘I ordered it today’: Cheesecake Factory customer says Caesar Salad hack is now a secret menu item

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘I was today years old when I found out’: Woman says there’s another secret use for Head & Shoulders. Does it work?

‘Things they don’t tell you pt 184’: Woman issues warning to people who use velvet hangers

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‘The outdoor unit’s job is to reject heat’: Expert shares easy trick to saving your air conditioning this summer

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

Ex-McDonald’s corporate chef calls out bagel breakfast sandwich, shows order hack to make it better

‘It is far superior’: Ex-McDonald’s corporate chef blasts bagel breakfast sandwich, shows trick order to make better

Vanessa St-Amand was a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in South Florida. She has an extensive background in online marketing and spends her free time discussing intriguing topics for the terminally online.

Vanessa St-Amand

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‘How does it know?!’: Bentley driver shocked by this feature in new car. Other cars do it too

Woman power washes boyfriend’s car as a surprise

‘I thought I was being a nice girlfriend’: Woman power washes boyfriend’s car as a surprise. It backfires

Grocery shopper shares 5 tips to picking the best watermelon

‘Look for a yellow spot’: Grocery shopper shares 5 tips to picking the best watermelon

Olive Garden customer shows trick to ordering gift box full of bread sticks

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