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Melody Heald

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

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‘I have bad news for you’: Expert warns against setting multiple alarms in the morning

‘Don’t keep traumatizing yourself.’

On Jul 29, 2024 by Melody Heald

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‘These airlines take enough of our money’: Traveler shares airport trick for getting 3 bags on plane

‘I’m not paying for a third.’

On Jul 28, 2024 by Melody Heald

Expert reveals why you should rub Vaseline over your Band-Aid

‘A nurse taught me this’: Expert reveals why you should rub Vaseline over your Band-Aid

‘it rips my skin off . THANK YOU.’

On Jul 28, 2024 by Melody Heald

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‘Someone took my shoes’: Woman tries on shoes at T.J. Maxx. Now she has to go through store barefoot

‘I’m so embarrassed.’

On Jul 27, 2024 by Melody Heald

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‘I’m confused if California Pizza Kitchen is like trolling people now?’: Woman orders mac and cheese from California Pizza Kitchen. She can’t believe what she received

‘So you got the noodles that girl was missing?!’

On Jul 25, 2024 by Melody Heald

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‘Bro just roasting his coworkers’: Man calls working at Publix ‘the most depressing thing on Earth,’ dividing viewers

‘I love the flexible hours, my co-workers, & knowing I don’t have to take work home with me.’

On Jul 24, 2024 by Melody Heald

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‘Don’t buy the holder’: Stanley cup owner warns against buying accessories from the $1 section in Target

‘My defense.. the holder didn’t say only for 40oz.’

On Jul 24, 2024 by Melody Heald

Woman talking(l), McDonalds sign(c), Hand on POS screen(r)

‘Wendy’s would neverrr’: McDonald’s worker complains about the $5 meal deal, shows what it looks like on POS system

‘No bc why are they extending them.’

On Jul 24, 2024 by Melody Heald

Woman Uber Eats confetti cake from 'local business.'

‘I fell victim to one of the ghost kitchens’: Woman Uber Eats confetti cake from ‘local business.’ The cake came from Chuck E. Cheese

‘I thought I was getting a mom and pop…’

On Jul 22, 2024 by Melody Heald

Expert shares how to get rid of moles with baking soda trick

‘Literally go to the dollar store’: Expert shares how to get rid of moles with baking soda trick. You just need one other ingredient

‘Covered it with the Band-Aid did it until it fell off…’

On Jul 21, 2024 by Melody Heald

Woman calls out American Airlines over policy for plus-size passengers after being sat on by seatmate during red-eye flight

‘Why should they have to pay for 2 seats?’: Woman calls out American Airlines over policy for plus-size passengers after being sat on

‘There is no way I would have been able to tolerate that situation.’

On Jul 21, 2024 by Melody Heald

Woman shares how to roll down car windows with key fob

‘Explains why my windows were down that one time’: Woman shares how to roll down car windows with key fob

‘TikTok is always educating me on something.’

On Jul 19, 2024 by Melody Heald

Mechanic shares how to fix automatic windows that don’t roll up, down

‘How did that fix it that’s crazy’: Mechanic shares how to fix automatic windows that don’t roll up, down

‘It’s worth a shot because it’s free for you to try.’

On Jul 19, 2024 by Melody Heald

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‘Is there anything baking soda CAN’T do?!?’: Man shares how to keep flowers alive with Great Value baking soda hack

‘That’s all it takes.’

On Jul 19, 2024 by Melody Heald

Man talking(l+r), Thumb pressing start order on McDonald's app under 'Discover your deal'(c)

‘Can also use the dot trick’: Man shares how to hack restaurants’ rewards programs for unlimited free food

‘When times were tough.. i used this a LOT.’

On Jul 17, 2024 by Melody Heald