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Brandon Ambrosino

Brandon Ambrosino

Former Vox Staff

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    Why an Australian atheist philosopher moved to Egypt and became a Coptic monkWhy an Australian atheist philosopher moved to Egypt and became a Coptic monk
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    Father Anthony El Lazarus was an unlikely candidate for a monastery.

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    A very, very simple flowchart guide to fixing absolutely anythingA very, very simple flowchart guide to fixing absolutely anything
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    Now you’re an engineer.

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    Trick your friends into thinking you know a lot about art history.

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    Chart: Here’s how you’re related to that first cousin, thrice removedChart: Here’s how you’re related to that first cousin, thrice removed
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    Finally. An explanation for the thrices.

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    Hardly anyone makes calls on pay phones. Here’s how they make money anywayHardly anyone makes calls on pay phones. Here’s how they make money anyway
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    Hint: it’s not really from coin revenue.

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    Comfort food might taste delicious — but it doesn’t make you happierComfort food might taste delicious — but it doesn’t make you happier
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    When it comes to improving your mood, eating fried foods is no better than just sitting there doing nothing.

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    The recording careers of music’s greatest artists, in one chartThe recording careers of music’s greatest artists, in one chart
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    Here’s how your favorite musicians measure up to one another.

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    The news, in 9 baby Halloween costumesThe news, in 9 baby Halloween costumes
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    Headlines have never been cuter.

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    The arcade of your childhood dreams is now waiting to destroy your life on the internetThe arcade of your childhood dreams is now waiting to destroy your life on the internet
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    Pac-Man and Pengo and Frogs — OH YES!

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    We’re all a little queer on Halloween
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    Reflections on DC’s annual High Heel race.

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