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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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‘They are thrown on the grill for a charred look’: Woman claims the steaks at Applebee’s are microwaved. Is she right?

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

Braden Bjella

Poorly opened Philadelphia Cream cheese package, and unopened package of Philadelphia cream Cheese

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‘You didn’t open it right’: Woman demands answers after buying, opening block of Philadelphia Cream Cheese. Should you buy the block or tub?

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 pointing while holding blue sponges, and women washing dishes with a sponge

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‘Get rid of the sponges’: Expert says traditional dish sponges are ‘toxic’ and transfer bacteria to your dishes. Then he shows what to use instead

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

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‘I bet you’ve never heard of this Vaseline hack’: Home improvement expert shares little-known use for Vaseline on faucets

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

Brooke Sjoberg

2 image split. Woman holding stained couch cushion on left. Magic eraser in hand on right.

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‘Someone at Marshalls taught me this’: Woman vacuums, Bissells, and bleaches her couch, but still can’t get the stains out. Then she pulls out a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser

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

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‘Trying to avoid a crash out’: Woman tries to pay at Wawa with her card. Then she checks her Bank of America account 

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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‘That’s why Disney bounding was invented’: Woman plans trip to Disney World. Then she discovers this little-known rule

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‘On Amazon you can get 20 piece set stainless steel..for 20 bucks’: Expert says he only buys 18/0 stainless steel cutlery. Then he shares why

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Mother buys medicine for her kids from target and notices something is wrong.

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‘I’m so glad I went with my gut’: Target shopper gets brand-new children’s Advil bottle. Then she notices a big red flag

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‘The rumors are true’: Woman says Dawn dish soap has ‘terrible’ ingredients that cause health problems. Is she right?

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‘117 million of these are eaten each year’: Expert reveals Kirkland rotisserie chickens are 6 weeks old when you buy them at Costco. Is that bad?

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‘Be careful on that website’: Florida man says people are going to fake Indeed interviews. Then they end up missing

Man gives advice to the viewer how much, and what detergent to use when washing clothes

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‘I been using my detergent like I’m seasoning chicken’: Expert exposes laundry detergent brands’ ‘dosing cap.’ Then he reveals how much detergent you really should be using

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‘We will never have another dryer in our house again’: Woman warns against this common habit with your dryer. Then she reveals how she almost lost everything because of it

Costco Card and Receipt(l) Man shares why to always keep your costco receipt(c) Costco Wholesale logo on building(r)

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