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Zachary Crockett

Zachary Crockett

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Zachary Crockett

    Culture
    What it’s like to be a professional Santa ClausWhat it’s like to be a professional Santa Claus
    Culture

    Beyond the 16-hour days and children with uncontrollable bladders, it’s a job that offers some unique perks.

    By Zachary Crockett
    Science of Everyday Life
    How often does the first night of Hanukkah fall on Christmas?How often does the first night of Hanukkah fall on Christmas?
    Science of Everyday Life

    The first night of Hanukkah falls on Christmas Eve this year — the first time that’s happened in nearly four decades.

    By Zachary Crockett
    archives
    Most of America’s hate groups are rooted in white supremacyMost of America’s hate groups are rooted in white supremacy
    archives

    The alt-right is the latest addition to a long roster of white supremacist groups throughout the country.

    By Zachary Crockett
    Technology
    Today’s teens may be less tech-obsessed than their millennial predecessorsToday’s teens may be less tech-obsessed than their millennial predecessors
    Technology

    Generation Z is more concerned with effectiveness than efficiency.

    By Zachary Crockett
    Culture
    The 10 highest-earning YouTube stars made $70.5 million in 2016The 10 highest-earning YouTube stars made $70.5 million in 2016
    Culture

    The internet’s A-listers do pretty well for themselves.

    By Zachary Crockett
    Culture
    How rich would you be if you actually got a penny for every thought?How rich would you be if you actually got a penny for every thought?
    Culture

    Hint: You still wouldn’t be in America’s 1%.

    By Zachary Crockett
    Life
    What data on 3,000 murderers and 10,000 victims tells us about serial killersWhat data on 3,000 murderers and 10,000 victims tells us about serial killers
    Life

    How do serial killers murder their victims? Why do they do it? And who are their victims?

    By Zachary Crockett
    Culture
    The worst airports for Thanksgiving travelThe worst airports for Thanksgiving travel
    Culture

    The 50 most-delayed airports in America, according to historical data.

    By Zachary Crockett
    Science
    There are 5 trillion pieces of plastic floating in our oceans. This map shows you where.There are 5 trillion pieces of plastic floating in our oceans. This map shows you where.
    Science

    The plastic in our oceans weighs the equivalent of 38,000 elephants, and, laid end-to-end, could circle the Earth 425 times.

    By Zachary Crockett
    Tiny Desk: how NPR’s intimate concert series earned a cult following
    Culture

    The show brings honesty and nakedness to an age of overproduction.

    By Zachary Crockett