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Lexie Schapitl

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    Latest articles by Lexie Schapitl

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    Cryptocurrency isn’t controlled and is vulnerable to hacks. It could also revolutionize the way we spend money.Cryptocurrency isn’t controlled and is vulnerable to hacks. It could also revolutionize the way we spend money.
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    Vox explored the possibilities of digital cash in the latest episode of our Netflix show, Explained.

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    Introducing Explained, from Netflix and Vox
    Korean pop music is breaking US records and winning fans across the globeKorean pop music is breaking US records and winning fans across the globe
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    Introducing Explained, from Netflix and Vox

    Diving into the cultural phenomenon behind hugely popular K-pop acts like the boy band BTS.

    By Lexie Schapitl
    Introducing Explained, from Netflix and Vox
    The racial wealth gap is where yesterday’s injustice becomes today’s inequality. And it’s growing.The racial wealth gap is where yesterday’s injustice becomes today’s inequality. And it’s growing.
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    Episode three of Vox’s new Netflix series explores why.

    By Lexie Schapitl
    Introducing Explained, from Netflix and Vox
    Humans are terrible at monogamy. So why do we want it so badly?Humans are terrible at monogamy. So why do we want it so badly?
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    Introducing Explained, from Netflix and Vox

    There’s lots of evidence that monogamy is an unnatural system that humans invented. The experts explain in our new Netflix show.

    By Lexie Schapitl
    Introducing Explained, from Netflix and Vox
    Our genes affect everything from height to heart disease. What happens when we can edit them?Our genes affect everything from height to heart disease. What happens when we can edit them?
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    Introducing Explained, from Netflix and Vox

    Episode two of Vox’s new Netflix show tackles designer DNA.

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