Phil Edwards
Former correspondent
Latest articles by Phil Edwards
Married? This map from 1845 will show you how you got there.
The federal government owns gigantic amounts of Western land. See where your state ranks.
Legos are fun. But this new device proves they can be used for science, too.
You may be surprised to see these maps of where blueberries, maple syrup, and other pancake toppings come from.
Think you know the colors of the internet? See just how much the internet has taken over your brain.
Bob Marley didn’t convert to Rastafarianism until 1966. This is what he looked like before (including a bow tie).
You can’t understand the Yalta Conference without knowing about the lice, buckets of champagne, and epic lines to use the toilet.
Kool-Aid Man loves breaking through brick walls. But could he really do it?
Has graffiti gone from scourge to ancillary revenue stream? For the MTA, the answer is yes.
The real history of the selfie goes back 175 years. See all the vintage examples of vanity.