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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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Why American railroads have their own police

Phil Edwards | October 5, 2025

In the US, railroad police are a thing. Why? 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 circa 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 light accessory: […]

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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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The secret economics of Dungeons & Dragons

Phil Edwards | March 12, 2025

Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily eSIM data plans! Download Saily app and use code philedwards at checkout. https://saily.com/philedwards D&D wouldn’t exist without incredibly creative people. And an amazing experiment. Thanks @GinnyDi @mcolville @3BlackHalflings @cantripcandles8148 @TimmWoodsPGM @tpkbrewing @mylesrunefable and more! Sources and more here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/123333967/ Find me elsewhere: Instagram: […]

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2024, in six minutes (just the weird stuff)

Phil Edwards | January 7, 2025

It was a year. It was weird. State of the channel video! Free to watch: https://www.patreon.com/posts/118610455/ Reaction video: https://www.patreon.com/posts/118568104/ 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 Some music by the inimitable Tom Fox via Chromatic: https://tfbeats.com/ Where I get some music (Free […]

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This boring gray boat is actually super weird

Phil Edwards | January 6, 2025

Boatman rises. 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 light accessory: https://amzn.to/3M6eL0j Here’s […]

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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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What does Sam Altman want?

Phil Edwards | January 3, 2025

Go to https://ground.news/philedwards to understand how the news we see – and the news we don’t – shapes our perspectives. Get 50% off unlimited access with the Vantage plan with my link to deep dive on your favorite topics with clarity and context. He controls ChatGPT. What controls him? Sources […]

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