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Joseph Stromberg

Joseph Stromberg

Former Vox Staff

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    It seems like a boon. But it’s a menace.

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    Is it faster to bike, drive, or walk in your city?Is it faster to bike, drive, or walk in your city?
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    Tip #1: aloe vera doesn’t actually help

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    Moms who can have babies later tend to live longerMoms who can have babies later tend to live longer
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    If your reproductive system ages slowly, it’s a sign you may be aging slowly as a whole

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    Schools can ban unvaccinated kids during outbreaksSchools can ban unvaccinated kids during outbreaks
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    A judge just ruled that the right to exercise one’s religion doesn’t trump the health of the community

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    The physics discovery of the century may be wrongThe physics discovery of the century may be wrong
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    In March, physicists made a huge discovery about the Big Bang. Then the questions started.

    By Joseph Stromberg
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    Does pesticide exposure cause autism?Does pesticide exposure cause autism?
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    New research suggests there’s a correlation, but it’s far from proven that the chemicals are to blame.

    By Joseph Stromberg
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    22 maps that explain the World Cup22 maps that explain the World Cup
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    The history, geography, and politics of the World Cup and soccer as a whole

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    This World Cup is getting record TV ratingsThis World Cup is getting record TV ratings
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    11 million people watched US vs. Ghana

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    The Redskins lost legal protection of their nameThe Redskins lost legal protection of their name
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    The Patent Office ruled the name is disparaging to Native Americans — but the decision will certainly be appealed

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