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The Daily Dot

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

Customer buys Beetlejuice Fanta. Then she opens up the package

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‘Did I get duped?’: Customer buys Beetlejuice Fanta. Then she opens up the package

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

Expert shares warning on why you shouldn’t have 2 Olipop sodas in a day

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‘Why…did nobody tell me?’: Expert shares warning on why you shouldn’t have 2 Olipop sodas in a day

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

Nina Hernandez

Big Red Soda(l), Woman talking(c), Wild Red soda(r)

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‘Stop letting these big name brands scam you’: Woman says you’re getting scammed if you buy Big Red

Woman talking with drink(l+r), Dr Pepper cans(c)

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‘Only true Dr Pepper drinkers would understand’: Woman asks for Dr Pepper at restaurant. She can’t believe what she was poured instead

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

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‘You can have Coke products as well as Pepsi products’: Should you buy a 12-fountain soda machine for your house? Expert weighs in

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.

Charlotte Colombo

Woman buys Pepsi in gas station’s vending machine for $2.69

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‘Like huhhh?’: Woman buys Pepsi in gas station’s vending machine for $2.69. There’s just one problem

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

Ingles storefront(l), Man talking(c), Group of Coke boxes(r)

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‘We are being bamboozled’: Ingles Market shopper shows 12-packs of Coke and Fanta are $9.48 apiece. It gets weirder

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

Customer calls out Poppi soda for half-filled cans

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‘Maybe people should be going after Pepsi’: Customer calls out Poppi soda for half-filled cans

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