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Phil Edwards

Phil Edwards

Former correspondent

    Latest articles by Phil Edwards

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    Why colleges tolerate fraternitiesWhy colleges tolerate fraternities
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    The history of frats reveals why they won’t be going anywhere anytime soon.

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    Explainers
    What “Ouija” actually means, and how the game has changedWhat “Ouija” actually means, and how the game has changed
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    The name of the game shows how it went from spiritualist experiment to mass-market hit.

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    Why Americans suck at soccer (well, the men)Why Americans suck at soccer (well, the men)
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    We’ve got a theory, and it involves the soccer wars.

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    Why so many sitcoms look the sameWhy so many sitcoms look the same
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    It’s due to the work of legendary cinematographer Karl Freund.

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    Have donut holes gotten smaller? This compelling vintage chart says yes.Have donut holes gotten smaller? This compelling vintage chart says yes.
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    But will we ever know why?

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    How audio mixers make sports sound great on TVHow audio mixers make sports sound great on TV
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    The crack of a baseball bat and the roar of a crowd aren’t accidents. They’re carefully constructed by professionals.

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    Why old buildings use the same leaf design on columnsWhy old buildings use the same leaf design on columns
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    One type of leaf is on almost every column.

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    The real story behind St. Patrick’s Day’s green beerThe real story behind St. Patrick’s Day’s green beer
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    “It tastes like beer and looks like paint.” This is a brief history of green beer.

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    The bloody origins of Britain’s St. Patrick’s Day shamrock traditionThe bloody origins of Britain’s St. Patrick’s Day shamrock tradition
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    You may have seen the Irish Guards with shamrocks on their headgear. There’s a reason for it.

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    Why ships used fantastically weird camouflage in World War IWhy ships used fantastically weird camouflage in World War I
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    This camouflage looks strange now. But it had a purpose.

    By Phil Edwards