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Zachary Crockett

Zachary Crockett

Former Vox Staff

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    Why most cereal brands are discontinued within 5 yearsWhy most cereal brands are discontinued within 5 years
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    There are more cereal varieties than ever before. But we’re not buying them.

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    What Homer Simpson’s 100+ jobs tell us about America’s middle classWhat Homer Simpson’s 100+ jobs tell us about America’s middle class
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    From CEO to carny, Homer Simpson has worked nearly every job imaginable. But just like the American middle class, he hasn’t economically progressed in nearly 30 years.

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    “Gang member” and “thug” roles in film are disproportionately played by black actors“Gang member” and “thug” roles in film are disproportionately played by black actors
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    Black actors play 64 percent of all gang member roles in Hollywood. Only 35 percent of America’s real gang members are black.

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    Male film actors get jobs like “doctor” and “cop.” Women get “receptionist” and “party girl.”Male film actors get jobs like “doctor” and “cop.” Women get “receptionist” and “party girl.”
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    For minor-role female actors in Hollywood, roles are limited.

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    This Uber driver has been turning his rides into a dating game showThis Uber driver has been turning his rides into a dating game show
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    One San Francisco Uber driver has brought a whole new meaning to the term “speed dating.”

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    America’s top dog: how the most popular breeds have changed over timeAmerica’s top dog: how the most popular breeds have changed over time
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    From cocker spaniels to beagles to poodles to Labs, Americans’ love of certain dog breeds has dramatically changed over the past 80 years.

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    More women will compete in Rio 2016 than in any other OlympicsMore women will compete in Rio 2016 than in any other Olympics
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    The number of women in the Olympics has doubled in the last 40 years

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    Would Bill Clinton be “first gentleman” or “first dude”? Here’s what 2,000 Americans think.Would Bill Clinton be “first gentleman” or “first dude”? Here’s what 2,000 Americans think.
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    Bill Clinton may become the first male spouse of a US president. What would we call him?

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    A Bernie supporter bought ClintonKaine.com for $8 in 2011. Now he wants $90,000 for it.A Bernie supporter bought ClintonKaine.com for $8 in 2011. Now he wants $90,000 for it.
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    Until someone buys the domain, its owner will use it to feature Hillary Clinton-inspired Harry Potter comics.

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    Republicans and Democrats think their states are great for totally different reasonsRepublicans and Democrats think their states are great for totally different reasons
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    From beavers to Spam, we collected everything each state bragged about during the RNC and DNC roll calls.

    By Sarah Frostenson, Zachary Crockett and 1 more