Broken Secrets

About

What is Broken Secrets?

This site is all about things you probably don’t know but might find entertaining or useful. Generally, the “secrets” are not things you shouldn’t know; more likely, they’re just interesting things you don’t know yet.

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Broken Secrets was started by Chad Upton on November 19, 2009. He started this site because he loves hacks and little known facts and realized that a lot of other people do too. In 2010, the site grew to unexpected popularity, scoring many awards and many more readers. Other great writers have contributed articles in the past.
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Who is Broken Secrets?

Chad Upton
The founder and editor of Broken Secrets. Currently, he works as a Software Developer and Consultant by day and a blogger by night. He likes reading, writing, and has an obscene gadget addiction. Past experience includes sales, advertising and information technology. Chad won a Webby Award and W3 Award (Copywriting) for Broken Secrets. He also contributes to Yahoo! and Business Insider.

Contributors

Stephanie Wolek
Stephanie Wolek is a science writer and editor. She holds a Bachelor’s of Biology with a minor in Chemistry and a Master’s in Marine Affairs. She has also worked in marine biology and environmental science laboratories as part of a research team.

Stephanie has a background in education, having run STEM workshops for middle school-aged girls as well as working as a science tutor for over ten years. In addition to her science studies, Stephanie has a passion for animals and nature. She’s worked in animal rescue and has several pets of her own. She’s written articles for a pet forum blog, specializing in animal training and nutrition, exotic pets, and aquariums. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, gardening, and playing with her dog.

Kaye Nemec
Kaye is a 29 year old freelance writer and first time mom. Her writing experience includes authoring a children’s book, blogging and contributing to Demand Media and Associated Content. Kaye’s love of reading and writing fueled her decision to graduate from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with a major in Communications and a minor in Professional/Technical Writing. Prior to freelance writing, Kaye spent time in event marketing and, most recently, worked as a Community Relations Manager for Barnes & Noble in Orange County, CA.

In addition to contributing to Broken Secrets, Kaye also writes two personal blogs, one covering bits & pieces of every day life and one showcasing the whimsical and mysterious behavior of her dog, Newport. Kaye currently resides in Brookfield, Wisconsin along with her husband Scott, her son Brayden and the infamous Newport.

Kyle Kurpinski
Kyle holds more professional degrees (including a PhD in Bioengineering) than is socially acceptable, but he also likes college football, so it balances out. In the daytime Kyle works for a medical device startup company in Northern California, but in the evenings he frequently attempts to be a writer. Kyle is the co-author of How to Defeat Your Own Clone – a satirical look at cloning and biotechnology in pop culture – and is constantly looking for his next creative outlet. A self proclaimed “Internet junkie,” you can find Kyle on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Gmail, his homepage, and occasionally in real life (hyperlink unavailable).

Terry D. Johnson
Terry has an MS in chemical engineering from MIT and currently teaches bioengineering at UC Berkeley. He does this to train graduates who will be capable of repairing him as he ages. The subjects of his classes range from tissue engineering to mathematical biology, displaying a versatility that has prevented him from achieving any actual expertise in a single subject. He is co-author of the book How to Defeat Your Own Clone, former io9.com Ask a Biogeek columnist, and proud owner of a home page, Twitter, and Facebook.
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