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Makalah Wright is a writer for the Daily Dot. She has written articles for various publications based on mental health, relationships, and Gen Z-related topics. She is currently a senior at the University of West Georgia, where she studies public relations and music. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, shopping, traveling to new places, and playing the clarinet.

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‘That’s not the only thing that’s gonna change in price today’: Customer catches Home Depot and DeWalt reps changing prices in store. Their ‘best-seller’ went up by over $100

Gisselle Hernandez is a freelance journalist based in Belize, where she writes travel and internet culture pieces. She enjoys watching anime, playing video games, and covering all things TikTok.

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‘Since when?’: Woman goes to Cracker Barrel. Then she finds out the biscuits are no longer complimentary

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‘My mom bought a Costco pack of Alani’: Teen drinks Alani Nu energy drinks. Then she collapses

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Woman issues warning about milk at Costco, Walmart, Kroger after FDA begins this policy change. Here’s what milk is safe

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This item can no longer fly. Here’s what TSA just announced you’ll have to remove from your checked luggage

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Woman buys Heinz Simply Tomato Ketchup in 2 sizes. Then she notices this label is missing on 1 of them

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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Expert says traditional toilet paper is one of the ‘most dangerous’ things we use. Then he shares what to use instead

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Woman recommends Oura Ring to her friends. Then her ring breaks—and now she’s issuing a warning

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Woman goes to Korea for this ‘harmless’ skin treatment. She returns home blind in 1 eye. What went wrong?

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‘Mounjaro has made me practically bald’: Expert says if you are on Ozempic or similar meds, your hair may fall out. Then she shares what you can do to keep your crown

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“We should have done our research”: Texas homeowner says mortgage went from $3,832 to $7,200

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