Zachary Crockett

Zachary Crockett

Zachary Crockett launched The Hustle's Sunday longform email in 2017. He currently serves as its editor and continues to write weekly features.

The actors who are the best (and worst) at their job

A data analysis of 35k+ critical reviews and box office figures

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12/8/23

How Ikea tricks you into buying more stuff

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9/12/23

The jobs most (and least) likely to land you on ‘The Bachelorette’

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8/19/23

The millionaire who lost it all and became a castaway

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8/16/23

How the inventor of the troll doll missed out on a fortune

In the early 1960s, America was invaded by trolls. Equipped with goofy grins, beady eyes, and wild t...

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Updated 8/16/23
Why thieves love to steal catalytic converters

In the past few years, this little car part has sparked a massive crime wave. It has a lot to do wit...

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How one man created a multimillion-dollar resale market for ...

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The man who won the lottery 14 times

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