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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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‘You just taught me something’: Woman tries to open a jar of Mt. Olive pickles for 3 days. Then she finds out the right way to do it

Angela Andaloro proudly serves as a scribe, documenting all the shenanigans happening online. Her writing has been featured across Entertainment Weekly, PEOPLE, BuzzFeed, and more.

Angela Andaloro

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Businesses who credit their success to TikTok

10 businesses that have seen incredible success thanks to TikTok

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

meat in sink(l) Woman shares information about Frozen Meats(c) Person pulling out frozen meat from freezer(r)

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‘I learnt something today’: Woman issues warning to anyone who freezes their meat

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‘It looks like Boomira hijacked the Home Depot ad’: Woman warns against buying 7-foot-tall Christmas tree from this popular online retailer

(L) Woman with hand on her chest, (C) credit card, (R) Ms. Rachel

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‘This just doesn’t look right’: Customer issues warning on buying Ms. Rachel doll

Ramon Ramirez is the managing editor, and formerly the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

Ramon Ramirez

Life Hacks

6 life hacks the internet just taught us. Yes, you’ve been doing it wrong

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

Braden Bjella

shopper shares controversial hack to getting ripe avocados for $1.29

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‘Honestly I do this all the time’: Viewers split after shopper shares controversial hack to getting ripe avocados for $1.29

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

Melody Heald

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‘They have to give you a certificate’: Disney visitors try ‘trick’ to remove the sword from the stone

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

Expert shares trick to homemade Pop Tarts

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‘Kelloggs makes Pop Tarts so if you needed another reason to make these at home, now you have it’: Expert shares trick to homemade Pop-Tarts

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

Woman shares hack to getting TikTok Shop ads off your feed

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‘I swear this app has turned into a home shopping network’: Woman shares hack to getting TikTok Shop ads off your feed

Sarah is an artist and museum worker based in Brooklyn. She hates overhead lighting and doesn’t mind NYC rats.

Sarah Conklin

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‘Not me watching this on week 3 of using Grande Lash’: Customer says Grande Lash serum sent her to the hospital

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‘That can is worth deposit money’: Woman shows Bubly can hack she uses while cleaning the kitchen

Sarah is a multi-platform editor and writer who has been covering various topics—lifestyle, health, and entertainment—for more than a decade. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Tracy Anderson, Vital Proteins, Healthline, Diply, and more.

Sarah Kester

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