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Joseph Stromberg

Joseph Stromberg

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Joseph Stromberg

    Sports
    Why NFL teams draft players irrationallyWhy NFL teams draft players irrationally
    Sports

    The data clearly says teams should trade down and amass lower picks to diversify risk. But most general managers ignore this advice completely.

    By Joseph Stromberg
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    For most people, daily aspirin is a bad ideaFor most people, daily aspirin is a bad idea
    archives

    In a new statement, the FDA says that for people who don’t already have cardiovascular disease, taking aspirin every day isn’t worth it.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Almanac
    Watch the world wake up on TwitterWatch the world wake up on Twitter
    Almanac

    This animated GIF shows people tweeting about the sunrise all around the world.

    By Joseph Stromberg
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    Why NASA is utterly dependent on RussiaWhy NASA is utterly dependent on Russia
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    Poor planning and underfunding have put NASA in a vulnerable position

    By Joseph Stromberg
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    Fewer babies are dying around the world than everFewer babies are dying around the world than ever
    archives

    The amount of infants and children dying worldwide has been cut by nearly two thirds since 1970

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Almanac
    Why you should be using a middle initialWhy you should be using a middle initial
    Almanac

    Middle initials are pretentious — but research shows they make you seem smarter and more qualified

    By Joseph Stromberg
    archives
    You shouldn’t take extra-strength TylenolYou shouldn’t take extra-strength Tylenol
    archives

    It contains potentially harmful levels of acetaminophen that can lead to liver damage and overdose

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Transportation
    A map of where people bike and run in your cityA map of where people bike and run in your city
    Transportation

    This is the most comprehensive picture of recreational cycling and running in the US

    By Joseph Stromberg
    archives
    Watermelon isn’t a natural ViagraWatermelon isn’t a natural Viagra
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    Headlines are saying eating watermelon can help treat erectile dysfunction. Sadly, that isn’t true

    By Joseph Stromberg
    archives
    The US gets more tornadoes than any other countryThe US gets more tornadoes than any other country
    archives

    The science behind the swarm of tornadoes that’s hitting the Midwest and South

    By Joseph Stromberg