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The breadstick that changed restaurants

Phil Edwards | June 10, 2026

Thank you to Bombas for sponsoring this video! Head to https://bombas.yt.link/FQbxN0m and use code PHIL20 at checkout for 20% off your first purchase. Sources and more here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/144153104 Find me elsewhere: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philedwardsinc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/philedwardsinc Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philedwardsinc Some music by the inimitable Tom Fox via Chromatic: https://tfbeats.com/ Where I get […]

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The Dirty Soda craze, unpacked

Phil Edwards | June 3, 2026

Head to https://yt.link/pscUzfq to get my favorite Beyond Meat products! https://www.patreon.com/posts/159667768/ What is dirty soda, and is the booming trend a secret Mormon takeover of America? In this video, I drive 624 miles round trip to the heart of Utah to investigate the massive carbonation battleground and the historic 2015 […]

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53 maps that explain the South

Phil Edwards | May 13, 2026

Thanks to Monarch for partnering with me! Start your free trial and get 50% off your first year of total money clarity using my link https://monarchmoney.yt.link/dRQTh7R or code phil50 for 50% Off Monarch Core tier. Sources here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/157827462/ Find me elsewhere: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philedwardsinc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/philedwardsinc Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philedwardsinc Some music by […]

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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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