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Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

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“Look dad, I’m just like you!”: What made one dad finally throw his vape away for good

Man filming light attendant after she opened the bathroom door because he had been vaping.

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“Nicotine withdrawal is real”: Man caught vaping on plane says flight attendant assaulted him, threatens lawsuit

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.

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This popular Florida beach destination just banned this common practice. Here’s what’ll happen if you get caught

Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.

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Juul backs Trump’s tariffs—claims Chinese vapes ruined its market

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.

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Man vapes in his new Mercedes. He can’t believe how it reacts

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‘I am so thankful my car had that feature’: Man vapes in his new Mercedes. He can’t believe how it reacts

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

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‘The lack of self control is actually astonishing’: Woman gets caught vaping on plane, says she didn’t mean to

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‘This b*tch is delusional’: Black college student says white girl accused her of stealing her vape just because she’s Black

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

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Video: Vaping Karen complains to hospital staff after cancer patient asks her to wear a mask

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Case against ‘deepfake mom’ falls apart after prosecutors backtrack on manipulated video claims

Caitlin Davis is a former editorial intern for the Daily Dot. She studied journalism and Arabic at the University of Texas at Austin. Her work has appeared in the Daily Texan and the Austin Chronicle.

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Everything you need to know about Juul batteries

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Juul releases Bluetooth-enabled vape that monitors your hits

Phillip Tracy is a former technology staff writer at the Daily Dot. He&#8217;s an expert on smartphones, social media trends, and gadgets. He previously reported on IoT and telecom for RCR Wireless News and contributed to NewBay Media magazine. He now writes for Laptop magazine.

Phillip Tracy

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Florida man killed in first recorded e-cig explosion death

David Britton is a writer and comedian based in Rhinebeck, New York who focuses on internet culture, memes, and viral news stories. He also writes for the Hard Times and is the creator of StoriesAboutWizards.com.

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Welp, someone vaped a Tide Pod

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Vaping is safer than smoking cigarettes, according to long-term study

A former Weekend Editor at the Daily Dot, April Siese&#8217;s reporting covers everything from technology and politics to web culture and humor. Her work has been published by Bustle, Uproxx, Death and Taxes, Rolling Stone, the Daily Beast, Thrillist, Atlas Obscura, and others. Siese joined Quartz in December 2016.

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Important website lets you vote on which celebrity you think is more likely to vape

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