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Phil Edwards

Phil Edwards

Former correspondent

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    Crowdfunding, explained by Exploding KittensCrowdfunding, explained by Exploding Kittens
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    Want to learn about crowdfunding? Exploding Kittens can help.

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    How QWERTY conquered keyboardsHow QWERTY conquered keyboards
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    QWERTY is everywhere. But how it got there might surprise you.

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    The rise and fall of the American fallout shelterThe rise and fall of the American fallout shelter
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    What happened to this piece of Cold War arcana? And would it have worked?

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    How “American Gothic” became an iconHow “American Gothic” became an icon
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    You recognize this painting. But why?

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    How an underground script list changed moviesHow an underground script list changed movies
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    What if movie buzz came from scripts instead of stars? This list made it happen.

    By Phil Edwards and Gina Barton
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    The real reason To Kill a Mockingbird is so famousThe real reason To Kill a Mockingbird is so famous
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    It’s a classic. But there’s an unexpected reason why.

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    How an MS Paint artist made this pictureHow an MS Paint artist made this picture
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    Pat Hines is using MS Paint for all the illustrations in his book. Here’s how he does it.

    By Phil Edwards
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    3 photos that will make you extra grateful for air conditioning3 photos that will make you extra grateful for air conditioning
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    Communal ice licking was a thing, for one.

    By Phil Edwards
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    The hidden oil patterns on bowling lanesThe hidden oil patterns on bowling lanes
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    Every bowling lane has a unique pattern — including yours.

    By Phil Edwards
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    Happy Juneteenth, our annual celebration of the end of slaveryHappy Juneteenth, our annual celebration of the end of slavery
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    This is how June 19 became known as Juneteenth.

    By Phil Edwards