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Brandon Ambrosino

Brandon Ambrosino

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Brandon Ambrosino

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    What does the Bible say about the night Jesus was born?What does the Bible say about the night Jesus was born?
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    Most Americans believe the basic elements of the nativity story. But is that what the Bible says happened that first Christmas night? Brandon Ambrosino explains in 3 minutes.

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    Culture
    The remake of Annie really, really wants you to think it’s coolThe remake of Annie really, really wants you to think it’s cool
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    Everything about the film feels just so damn forced.

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    Here’s why millions of Americans are binge-watching Korean dramasHere’s why millions of Americans are binge-watching Korean dramas
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    There’s a Netflix for K-Dramas, and most of its users aren’t Asian.

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    Religion on your resume might cost you the jobReligion on your resume might cost you the job
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    Applicants highlighting religious involvement on their resumes are less likely to hear back from potential employers, according to two studies.

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    Insects are having sex in your coffee beans. Seriously.Insects are having sex in your coffee beans. Seriously.
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    Try not to think about it.

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    Watch Darlene Love perform “Christmas” on Letterman for the last timeWatch Darlene Love perform “Christmas” on Letterman for the last time
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    She blows the roof off the place.

    By Brandon Ambrosino
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    The case for abolishing tippingThe case for abolishing tipping
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    Not only is tipping undemocratic — it may well be unconstitutional.

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    Are kids born with an innate belief in God?Are kids born with an innate belief in God?
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    Maybe kids have to be taught how to be atheists.

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    Critics might have liked The Hobbit even less if it were shorterCritics might have liked The Hobbit even less if it were shorter
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    “The more time spent per page of book, the better critics rated it.”

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    Map: The most expensive home for sale in every stateMap: The most expensive home for sale in every state
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    California, New York, and Florida top the list.

    By Brandon Ambrosino