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

Melody Heald

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‘Can also use the dot trick’: Man shares how to hack restaurants’ rewards programs for unlimited free food

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

Braden Bjella

Customer shares Sam’s Club hack so that you don’t have to ever pay for tire repair again

‘Discount Tire does this too’: Woman discovers hidden perk to her Sam’s Club membership

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 shares DIY trick for getting rid of mosquitos that's better than 'any single commercial' repellant

‘I am definitely trying this’: Woman shares DIY trick for getting rid of mosquitos that’s better than ‘any commercial’ repellent

Man shares how to fix foggy headlights--all it takes is $5 bug spray

‘I did this a few weeks ago and they are still clear’: Driver shares how to fix foggy headlights—all it takes is $5 bug spray

Expert says you're filling up your gas wrong, shows 4 'scientific' ways to do it right and save money

‘Y’all are getting ripped off’: Expert says you’re filling up your gas wrong, shows 4 ‘scientific’ ways to do it right and save money

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

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‘Update we got kicked out’: Peter Piper Pizza customer pours BYOB Michelob Ultra into restaurant pitcher

Walmart worker shares PSA on what badge colors actually mean

‘I did not know this’: Walmart worker shares PSA on what badge colors actually mean

Heather Stewart is a freelance reporter. She was previously an executive producer at The Drag, UT&#8217;s award-winning podcast production house as well as a projects intern for KUT Austin. Her work can be found in the Austin Chronicle, the Victoria Advocate and more.

Heather Stewart

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‘I’m good here. A/C not even on’: Car owner issues PSA about window tint, says this one is superior 

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 getting ribeyes at Costco for $9

‘I know $52 is kind of steep’: Woman shows trick to getting ribeyes at Costco for $9

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‘This way I can say I am not drinking alone’: Man shares how to keep flies, mosquitos away. All you need is beer

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Doctor warns against unpacking suitcase as soon as you get home from trip

‘So me not unpacking for a month is a good thing’: Doctor warns against unpacking suitcase as soon as you get home from trip

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

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‘Better go check your wall plates’: Electrician shares ‘secret’ he says electricians probably don’t want homeowners to know 

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‘The volume is not really working too good’: Mechanic shows how to fix your radio for $50 after shop tries to charge Nissan owner $6K

Mechanic reveals simple, cheap way to clean your car’s battery with baking soda hack

‘Used Coca-Cola my whole life’: Mechanic reveals simple, cheap way to clean your car’s battery with baking soda hack

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