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The hidden pattern in the cracks of paintings

Phil Edwards | January 16, 2026

Look closer — you’ll see a story about history. Find me elsewhere: Twitter: https://twitter.com/philedwardsinc Instagram: https://instagram.com/philedwardsinc Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philedwardsinc For this piece about the cracks in paintings, I mainly parroted the widely-cited and influential work of Spike Bucklow. Check out these key papers: The description of craquelure patterns: https://www.jstor.org/stable/1506709?seq=1 The description and […]

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How to make more Vox videos happen

Vox | December 11, 2025

The Video Lab is here! Become a member at http://bit.ly/video-lab. The Vox Video Lab is our brand new way to go behind the scenes and get involved with Vox video right here on YouTube. Sign up to become a member by hitting the “JOIN” button on our channel, and each […]

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How this family built life hack culture

Vox | August 23, 2025

They inspired “Cheaper by the Dozen.” But their story is far more interesting than a movie. Join the Video Lab! http://bit.ly/video-lab This famous family was fascinating, unique, and contributed to the way we live today. In this pilot episode of History Club, Vox’s Phil Edwards and Coleman Lowndes discuss the […]

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Why the US drinking age is 21

Vox | April 27, 2025

Why is the US drinking age 21? And how did it happen? In this episode of Vox Almanac, Vox’s Phil Edwards explores the history of the somewhat unusual way the drinking age became 21. Help us make more ambitious videos by joining the Vox Video Lab. It brings you closer […]

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I survived the world’s scariest tunnel

Phil Edwards | January 4, 2025

Well, it’s at least super spooky. More info and sources at bottom. Find me elsewhere: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philedwardsinc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/philedwardsinc Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philedwardsinc Where I get my music (Free trial affiliate link): https://share.epidemicsound.com/olkrqv My camera, as of February 2022 (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3HDcWVz My main lens: https://amzn.to/3IteXEK My main light: https://amzn.to/3pjO0M8 My main […]

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The secret economics of Google Street View

Phil Edwards | October 17, 2024

The peg man has secrets. Starring @AtYourLeisure @chuppl @echozero_ @ThePresentPast_ @neoexplains Article and newsletter here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/112907389 More info and sources at bottom. Find me elsewhere: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philedwardsinc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/philedwardsinc Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philedwardsinc Where I get my music (Free trial affiliate link): https://share.epidemicsound.com/olkrqv My camera, as of February 2022 (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3HDcWVz […]

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What really happened when Bill Clinton played the sax

Phil Edwards | October 8, 2024

There’s more to the Arsenio moment than the notes. More info and sources at bottom. Find me elsewhere: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philedwardsinc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/philedwardsinc Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philedwardsinc Where I get my music (Free trial affiliate link): https://share.epidemicsound.com/olkrqv My camera, as of February 2022 (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3HDcWVz My main lens: https://amzn.to/3IteXEK My main light: […]

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Why this dancing baby was a phenomenon

Phil Edwards | October 5, 2024

And we danced. Patreon reaction video is LIVE now! https://www.patreon.com/posts/77245316/ More info and sources at bottom. Find me elsewhere: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philedwardsinc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/philedwardsinc Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philedwardsinc Where I get my music (Free trial affiliate link): https://share.epidemicsound.com/olkrqv My camera, as of February 2022 (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3HDcWVz My main lens: https://amzn.to/3IteXEK My main […]

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How I found the first wheelie

Phil Edwards | October 3, 2024

This detective story involves technology, penny farthings, and the United States Capitol. But I wheelie did it. More info and sources at bottom. Find me elsewhere: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philedwardsinc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/philedwardsinc Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philedwardsinc Where I get my music (Free trial affiliate link): https://share.epidemicsound.com/olkrqv My camera, as of February 2022 (affiliate link): […]

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