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

Nina Hernandez

man shares reason why not to install carpets at home(l) Man cutting carpet and installing it on floor(r)

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‘Is it so bad?’: Environmental scientist says he would never install carpet in his house. Then he says yours may be toxic

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

Left: Screenshot of Tiktok user @jamemartyn at a Walmart self-checkout; Photo of A Walmart exterior; Screenshot from Tiktok user @jamemartyn of a jar of coins.

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‘Am I the only person who didn’t know?’: Walmart shopper walks up to self-checkout with $84 of items in his cart. Then he pulls out a Classon jar of change

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘You’re not supposed to put Q-tips in your ear’: Man uses whole box of Q-tips. But he uses them the wrong way

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

Braden Bjella

2 image split. Woman, angered, with overlayed text that reads: "Be careful taking vitamins, I never thought this would happen! (megaphone emoji) on left. CVS store on right.

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‘They thought I had hepatitis’: Woman takes this popular CVS vitamin. Then she has to get her organs checked

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

3 panel image, on the sides a person demonstrates and in the middle a person runs their hand over a scratched car.

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‘Me right before I sell my car on marketplace’: Man gets coconut oil and vinegar. Then he shows how to use it to remove scratches from your car

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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‘I just use a glass chopping board’: Woman says cutting boards have ‘200% more bacteria than your toilet.’ Then she grabs salt, lemon, vinegar, soap, and water

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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‘I’m just letting them know’: Server issues warning to people who order ginger ale. Then she reveals what she really gives them

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

A person peels cucumbers over a background of unpeeled cucumbers.

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‘My whole life is a lie’: Woman exposes ‘real way’ to use potato peeler. Then she tests it on a cucumber

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‘I’ll take my chances’: Doctor warns you shouldn’t let your dog lick your face. Then he says it could cause a ‘flesh-eating disease’

Screenshot of Tiktok user @tingtangwalla's window with suction cups; Screenshot of a stream of smoke coming from @tingtangwalla's couch.

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‘Omg this is life-saving information’: Woman leaves suction cups on her window. Then her couch catches fire

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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‘Should be banned imo’: Cleaning expert warns you should never use fabric softener. Then she reveals the long-term effect on your clothes

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

Photo of a Pomeranian at a groomers; Screenshot of Tiktok user @kkyliewells.

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‘The way I would crash out and sue’: Woman takes her Pomeranian to dog groomer. Then they cut off his ear

Hostess DingDongs Box(l) Publix Store Front(c) woman shares what she saw at publix store front(r)

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‘It’s in almost every single bread product’: Publix shopper reaches for chocolate chip muffins. Then she takes a look at the fine print and issues a warning

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‘I bet you didn’t know this’: Expert grabs $10 mold testing kit at Home Depot. Then they issue a warning

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

Natasha Dubash

2 panel image of a person explaining and a radiation symbol.

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‘Every night me listening to white noise to sleep’: Woman warns never sleep with your iPhone charging. Then she pulls out an electromagnetic radiation detector

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