Michael Hingston | The Walrus

Graham Roumieu

Books / October 2016

From Oshawa with Love

September 13, 2016April 1, 2020 - by Michael Hingston

That time Roald Dahl came to Canada—as a spy

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Photograph courtesy of Oilers Entertainment Group

Surf’s Up

April 6, 2016February 18, 2022 - by Michael Hingston

As the Edmonton Oilers leave their arena, few remember it was where sports fandom’s greatest achievement—the Wave—was perfected

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Illustration by Brandon Celi

Language / March 2016

Why Do We Find Nonsense Words Funny?

December 18, 2015May 7, 2020 - by Michael Hingston

Certain nonsense words consistently made patients smile and sometimes even laugh out loud. Especially ‘Skunkoople’

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Illustration of gravel and asphalt

April 2015 / Cities

Asphalt Nerds

March 19, 2015April 10, 2020 - by Michael Hingston

The alchemy of pavement in Canada’s pothole capital

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Illustration by Graham Roumieu

Books / December 2014

Permanent Marker

November 18, 2014April 13, 2020 - by Michael Hingston

Why ink still matters

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