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Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

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‘These look so depressing’: Man says Cool Ranch Doritos have changed. Did Frito-Lay implement a tweak?

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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‘I don’t know if I’m gonna be OK’: Woman eats Cheez-Its. They turn her mouth blue

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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‘Hot Pockets got rid of the pocket’: Man notices Hot Pockets no longer use sleeve. There’s just one problem

Rachel Cohen is a trending intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studies journalism with certificates in sports communications and digital studies.

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Woman warns against Five Below snacks after finding someone unusual in bag 

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‘Should’ve went to Dollar Tree’: Woman warns against buying snacks at Five Below after finding something inside Combos bag

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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‘I’m actually disgusted’: Woman buys $7 bag of Doritos. She can’t believe what she finds inside

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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‘They will play you’: T.J. Maxx shopper calls out store for putting snacks on clearance at different prices

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