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Zachary Crockett

Zachary Crockett

Former Vox Staff

I should have been a pair of ragged claws, scuttling across the vast plains of the Internet.

Latest articles by Zachary Crockett

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In search of Forrest Fenn’s treasureIn search of Forrest Fenn’s treasure
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Our 5-day quest for $2 million hidden in the Rockies.

By Zachary Crockett
Science
How one man repopulated a rare butterfly species in his backyardHow one man repopulated a rare butterfly species in his backyard
Science

We can all contribute to conservation efforts — sometimes even from our own backyards.

By Zachary Crockett
Politics
San Francisco just offered free college tuition to all its residentsSan Francisco just offered free college tuition to all its residents
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The plan is funded by a tax on $5 million+ homes.

By Zachary Crockett
Politics
Donald Trump is the only US president ever with no political or military experienceDonald Trump is the only US president ever with no political or military experience
Politics

“Good people don’t go into government.” —Donald Trump, 2000

By Zachary Crockett
Politics
These “nice guy” Trump supporters were the real story at inaugurationThese “nice guy” Trump supporters were the real story at inauguration
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The alt-right hordes you see on TV give a skewed view of Trump’s base.

By Jeff Stein and Zachary Crockett
Politics
Americans seem more interested in inauguration protests than in the inaugurationAmericans seem more interested in inauguration protests than in the inauguration
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This looks markedly different from the election map.

By Zachary Crockett
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Here are the 10 largest donations given by the ultra-wealthy in 2016Here are the 10 largest donations given by the ultra-wealthy in 2016
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They collectively totaled more than $3.3 billion.

By Zachary Crockett
Science
How one man found 83 messages in bottlesHow one man found 83 messages in bottles
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Science

Messages in bottles are the social network of the sea — and there’s some science to finding them.

By Zachary Crockett and Phil Edwards
Criminal Justice
210 people were shot in America on the first day of 2017210 people were shot in America on the first day of 2017
Criminal Justice

On New Year’s Day, 64 Americans were killed and 146 were injured in gun-related incidents.

By Zachary Crockett
Culture
At what age do people stop shopping at Ikea?At what age do people stop shopping at Ikea?
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Americans’ taste in furniture changes significantly over time.

By Zachary Crockett

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