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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

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‘This little seal don’t do anything’: Mechanic says all sunroofs leak. Then he shows this little-known water bottle trick to fix it

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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‘You have an advantage’: Self-defense expert shares the one thing you should never do if an intruder enters your home at night

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

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‘It’s a cheese drawer’: Expert says most people use their refrigerators’ crisper drawers wrong. Then he reveals the right way

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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‘It pretty much just makes itself’: Man says he’s lost weight. Then he shares the one Crock-Pot recipe he used

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

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‘They don’t protect your account’: PayPal customer says hackers took $13,000 from her account over 4 minutes. Then PayPal sent a debt collector after her

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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Charlotte Colombo

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‘They are more likely to help’: Airline won’t let woman change her boyfriend’s non-refundable flight. Then she tells them this

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

Nina Hernandez

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‘My parents were paying for it; I’ve been paying for it; my friend was paying for it’: Man says to check your Apple Pay. Then he reveals what it means if you have a $10 charge

Screenshot of Tiktok user @shoplogan512 with a jar of Holdman Honey; Photo of a HEB Fresh Foods exterior.

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‘Holdman Honey is amazing!’: H-E-B shopper checks out honey in-store. Then she shares a trick to know if you’re buying ‘good’ honey

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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‘She was going to make herself a cup of tea’: Woman heats up water in the microwave. Then she has to make a trip to the eye doctor

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

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‘I will never do business with them again’: Customer has State Farm home insurance for over 30 years. Then she reveals why she’s switching

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

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‘This is your sign’: Woman has habit of biting her nails. It lands her in the hospital

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‘Making that neck extra thick’: Expert issues warning about Himalayan Pink Salt. Here’s why you should think twice before buying

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‘He could get a ticket for that’: Gas station manager calls out customers who pour their drinks out on the concrete. Here’s why you need to stop

Summer Neylon is a freelance writer, bartender, and pastry chef. She graduated from Florida State University, where she studied English and music. She wrote species profiles and educational programs for kids at Florida Fish and Wildlife. In her free time, she enjoys listening to podcasts, reading, cooking, and playing &#8216;Zelda: Breath of the Wild.&#8217;

Summer Neylon

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‘Whoever is in charge…need to be fired’: McDonald’s worker issues warning to those who order fries after exposing fry station

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