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Brandon Ambrosino

Brandon Ambrosino

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Brandon Ambrosino

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    A brief guide to the books that inspired this year’s Oscar nomineesA brief guide to the books that inspired this year’s Oscar nominees
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    You enjoyed the film. Now read the book!

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Almanac
    Here’s how long you spent binge-watching your favorite TV showHere’s how long you spent binge-watching your favorite TV show
    Almanac

    Ever wonder how much of your life you spent watching your favorite TV show? Well — here you go.

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Culture
    Exercise can make you more thoughtful, creative, and ethicalExercise can make you more thoughtful, creative, and ethical
    Culture

    Working out allows you to revel in your full humanity.

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Culture
    There are more than 50 shades of grey. This meme proves it.There are more than 50 shades of grey. This meme proves it.
    Culture

    “My desires are … unconventional.”

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Culture
    The 3 best dance moments from the Grammy AwardsThe 3 best dance moments from the Grammy Awards
    Culture

    Who knew Kristen Wiig was a beautiful contemporary dancer?

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Culture
    Sam Smith thanked the man he fell in love with in his Grammy speech. That’s a huge deal.Sam Smith thanked the man he fell in love with in his Grammy speech. That’s a huge deal.
    Culture

    “I want to thank the man who this record is about.”

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Culture
    HBO’s The Jinx is a riveting true crime documentary you have to watchHBO’s The Jinx is a riveting true crime documentary you have to watch
    Culture

    Warning: If you watch this series, you may end up feeling sorry for a murderer.

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Culture
    Do you know how many megachurches are in your state?Do you know how many megachurches are in your state?
    Culture

    While there are more than 200 in Texas and California, some New England states don’t have any.

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Culture
    Aerosmith made more money from ‘Guitar Hero’ than from any one of its albumsAerosmith made more money from ‘Guitar Hero’ than from any one of its albums
    Culture

    As album sales tank, musicians find creative ways to make up for lost profits

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Almanac
    Coffee chains in America, in one mapCoffee chains in America, in one map
    Almanac

    Does America run on Dunkin?

    By Brandon Ambrosino

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