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I can't believe Candles of Vienna caved to commercial pressure and added the Goku expansion.

I can't believe Candles of Vienna caved to commercial pressure and added the Goku expansion.

Types of Board Game
https://xkcd.com/3235/

I can't believe Candles of Vienna caved to commercial pressure and added the Goku expansion.

Explain xkcd: https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/3235

19 hours ago 11 4 0 1
Before resurfacing, they promise to inspect the ice for any evidence of hockey-playing life.

Before resurfacing, they promise to inspect the ice for any evidence of hockey-playing life.

Europa Missions
https://xkcd.com/3234/

Before resurfacing, they promise to inspect the ice for any evidence of hockey-playing life.

Explain xkcd: https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/3234

3 days ago 14 2 0 0
It's not as big a loss as it looks, because now I have have leftover supplies, which will help me talk myself into doing this all over again with a new project!

It's not as big a loss as it looks, because now I have have leftover supplies, which will help me talk myself into doing this all over again with a new project!

Make It Myself
https://xkcd.com/3233/

It's not as big a loss as it looks, because now I have have leftover supplies, which will help me talk myself into doing this all over again with a new project!

Explain xkcd: https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/3233

6 days ago 9 2 0 1
Anyone who is caught counting 'three ... two ... one ... zero ... GO!' will be punished with a lifetime of eating only ISO standard food samples.

Anyone who is caught counting 'three ... two ... one ... zero ... GO!' will be punished with a lifetime of eating only ISO standard food samples.

Countdown Standard
https://xkcd.com/3232/

Anyone who is caught counting 'three ... two ... one ... zero ... GO!' will be punished with a lifetime of eating only ISO standard food samples.

Explain xkcd: https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/3232

1 week ago 17 5 0 1
Maybe you should wear one too? I guess I'm taller than you, so as long as I have one we're fine.

Maybe you should wear one too? I guess I'm taller than you, so as long as I have one we're fine.

Lightning
https://xkcd.com/3231/

Maybe you should wear one too? I guess I'm taller than you, so as long as I have one we're fine.

Explain xkcd: https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/3231

1 week ago 8 3 0 0
I think I accidentally installed an Overton window in my bedroom. A few months ago, the sun wasn't in my face in the morning, but now it is.

I think I accidentally installed an Overton window in my bedroom. A few months ago, the sun wasn't in my face in the morning, but now it is.

Overton
https://xkcd.com/3230/

I think I accidentally installed an Overton window in my bedroom. A few months ago, the sun wasn't in my face in the morning, but now it is.

Explain xkcd: https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/3230

1 week ago 9 0 0 0
Communication is one of the most popular ways to transmit information, ahead of rivals such as

Communication is one of the most popular ways to transmit information, ahead of rivals such as

Grammar
https://xkcd.com/3229/

Communication is one of the most popular ways to transmit information, ahead of rivals such as

Explain xkcd: https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/3229

2 weeks ago 5 1 0 1
It has been −2,147,483,648 days since our last integer overflow.

It has been −2,147,483,648 days since our last integer overflow.

Day Counter
https://xkcd.com/3228/

It has been −2,147,483,648 days since our last integer overflow.

Explain xkcd: https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/3228

2 weeks ago 9 2 0 1
This xkcd.com update introduces a variety of new reading modes which can be activated through the menu.

This xkcd.com update introduces a variety of new reading modes which can be activated through the menu.

Creation
https://xkcd.com/3227/

This xkcd.com update introduces a variety of new reading modes which can be activated through the menu.

Explain xkcd: https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/3227

2 weeks ago 10 3 0 0
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"While I try to do my part to destroy the environment, I try not to focus too much on individual responsibility. By pushing for broad policy changes, we can collectively do far more damage to the biosphere than any of us could on our own."

"While I try to do my part to destroy the environment, I try not to focus too much on individual responsibility. By pushing for broad policy changes, we can collectively do far more damage to the biosphere than any of us could on our own."

Home Solar
https://xkcd.com/3226/

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Explain xkcd: https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/3226

3 weeks ago 9 3 0 0
We're working to make sure the images are as up-to-date and accurate as possible, with a minimum number of sponsored galaxies.

We're working to make sure the images are as up-to-date and accurate as possible, with a minimum number of sponsored galaxies.

Satellite Pollution
https://xkcd.com/3225/

We're working to make sure the images are as up-to-date and accurate as possible, with a minimum number of sponsored galaxies.

Explain xkcd: https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/3225

3 weeks ago 10 1 0 1
Yes, the cosmic microwave background is great, but what about the earthly microwave foreground?

Yes, the cosmic microwave background is great, but what about the earthly microwave foreground?

Centimeter Wavelengths
https://xkcd.com/3224/

Yes, the cosmic microwave background is great, but what about the earthly microwave foreground?

Explain xkcd: https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/3224

3 weeks ago 11 1 0 0
Depending what corners of the internet you hang out on, 'regular' may at times awkwardly coexist with 'sexy.'

Depending what corners of the internet you hang out on, 'regular' may at times awkwardly coexist with 'sexy.'

Inflation Timeline
https://xkcd.com/3223/

Depending what corners of the internet you hang out on, 'regular' may at times awkwardly coexist with 'sexy.'

Explain xkcd: https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/3223

4 weeks ago 12 2 0 0
It's ok, I still have some nice, cool gas clouds that aren't collapsing. As long as nothing ionizes them, I can continue to enjoy their ... HEY! NO!!!

It's ok, I still have some nice, cool gas clouds that aren't collapsing. As long as nothing ionizes them, I can continue to enjoy their ... HEY! NO!!!

Star Formation
https://xkcd.com/3222/

It's ok, I still have some nice, cool gas clouds that aren't collapsing. As long as nothing ionizes them, I can continue to enjoy their ... HEY! NO!!!

Explain xkcd: https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/3222

1 month ago 8 1 0 1
'Well, there's speculation that it's due to a mantle hotspot.' --a geologist who's trying to cover up the fact that they didn't hear your question

'Well, there's speculation that it's due to a mantle hotspot.' --a geologist who's trying to cover up the fact that they didn't hear your question

Landscape Features
https://xkcd.com/3221/

'Well, there's speculation that it's due to a mantle hotspot.' --a geologist who's trying to cover up the fact that they didn't hear your question

Explain xkcd: https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/3221

1 month ago 9 1 0 0
I don't get it. The peak acceleration for passengers was WAY lower than in the giant-waterslide-loop-the-loop incident the other cruise line fired me for.

I don't get it. The peak acceleration for passengers was WAY lower than in the giant-waterslide-loop-the-loop incident the other cruise line fired me for.

Rotational Gravity
https://xkcd.com/3220/

I don't get it. The peak acceleration for passengers was WAY lower than in the giant-waterslide-loop-the-loop incident the other cruise line fired me for.

Explain xkcd: https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/3220

1 month ago 8 3 0 0
An old astronomer trick for distinguishing the Sun from other stars is to take multiple photos a few minutes apart and overlay them, making the Sun stand out due to its high proper motion.

An old astronomer trick for distinguishing the Sun from other stars is to take multiple photos a few minutes apart and overlay them, making the Sun stand out due to its high proper motion.

Planets and Bright Stars
https://xkcd.com/3219/

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Explain xkcd: https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/3219

1 month ago 12 2 0 0
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Aww, the oceanic crust and the continental crust are getting married!

Aww, the oceanic crust and the continental crust are getting married!

Subduction Retrieval
https://xkcd.com/3218/

Aww, the oceanic crust and the continental crust are getting married!

Explain xkcd: https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/3218

1 month ago 6 1 0 0
As always, you are permitted to call one person for guidance, but that person must be a grandparent.

As always, you are permitted to call one person for guidance, but that person must be a grandparent.

Home Remedies
https://xkcd.com/3217/

As always, you are permitted to call one person for guidance, but that person must be a grandparent.

Explain xkcd: https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/3217

1 month ago 8 1 0 0
In contrast to the deep booming sound associated with the cannon in pop culture depictions, recent studies show it actually made more of a 'toot toot!' noise.

In contrast to the deep booming sound associated with the cannon in pop culture depictions, recent studies show it actually made more of a 'toot toot!' noise.

Bazookasaurus
https://xkcd.com/3216/

In contrast to the deep booming sound associated with the cannon in pop culture depictions, recent studies show it actually made more of a 'toot toot!' noise.

Explain xkcd: https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/3216

1 month ago 11 1 0 0
This replaces the previous solar activity watch, which was issued last month when the sun took off its sunglasses.

This replaces the previous solar activity watch, which was issued last month when the sun took off its sunglasses.

Solar Warning
https://xkcd.com/3215/

This replaces the previous solar activity watch, which was issued last month when the sun took off its sunglasses.

Explain xkcd: https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/3215

1 month ago 7 1 0 0
Now that I've finally gotten an electric vehicle, I'm never going back to an acoustic one.

Now that I've finally gotten an electric vehicle, I'm never going back to an acoustic one.

Electric Vehicles
https://xkcd.com/3214/

Now that I've finally gotten an electric vehicle, I'm never going back to an acoustic one.

Explain xkcd: https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/3214

1 month ago 8 1 0 1
I mean, half of these are undefined. And your multiplication dots are too low; they look like decimal points.

I mean, half of these are undefined. And your multiplication dots are too low; they look like decimal points.

Dental Formulas
https://xkcd.com/3213/

I mean, half of these are undefined. And your multiplication dots are too low; they look like decimal points.

Explain xkcd: https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/3213

1 month ago 6 1 1 1
After a lot of analysis, I've determined that they're actually big red dots; they're just very far away.

After a lot of analysis, I've determined that they're actually big red dots; they're just very far away.

Little Red Dots
https://xkcd.com/3212/

After a lot of analysis, I've determined that they're actually big red dots; they're just very far away.

Explain xkcd: https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/3212

1 month ago 10 0 0 0
Oh, and do you have any tips on how to vacuum up copper that's melted into your carpet?

Oh, and do you have any tips on how to vacuum up copper that's melted into your carpet?

Amperage
https://xkcd.com/3211/

Oh, and do you have any tips on how to vacuum up copper that's melted into your carpet?

Explain xkcd: https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/3211

1 month ago 9 1 0 0
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'If you've eliminated a few possibilities and you can't think of any others, your weird theory is proven right' isn't quite as rhetorically compelling.

'If you've eliminated a few possibilities and you can't think of any others, your weird theory is proven right' isn't quite as rhetorically compelling.

Eliminating the Impossible
https://xkcd.com/3210/

'If you've eliminated a few possibilities and you can't think of any others, your weird theory is proven right' isn't quite as rhetorically compelling.

Explain xkcd: https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/3210

2 months ago 8 4 1 3
My icebox plum trap easily captured William Carlos Williams. It took much less work than the infinite looping network of diverging paths I had to build in that yellow wood to ensnare Robert Frost.

My icebox plum trap easily captured William Carlos Williams. It took much less work than the infinite looping network of diverging paths I had to build in that yellow wood to ensnare Robert Frost.

Plums
https://xkcd.com/3209/

My icebox plum trap easily captured William Carlos Williams. It took much less work than the infinite looping network of diverging paths I had to build in that yellow wood to ensnare Robert Frost.

Explain xkcd: https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/3209

2 months ago 5 1 0 0
People say setting of fireworks indoors is dangerous, but I looked at their energy release and it's like 10^-40 foe; totally negligible.

People say setting of fireworks indoors is dangerous, but I looked at their energy release and it's like 10^-40 foe; totally negligible.

SNEWS
https://xkcd.com/3208/

People say setting of fireworks indoors is dangerous, but I looked at their energy release and it's like 10^-40 foe; totally negligible.

Explain xkcd: https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/3208

2 months ago 7 0 0 0
'The zero line in WMM2025 passes through a lot of population centers; I wonder what year the largest share of the population lived in a zone of less than 5° of declination,' he thought, derailing all other tasks for the rest of the day.

'The zero line in WMM2025 passes through a lot of population centers; I wonder what year the largest share of the population lived in a zone of less than 5° of declination,' he thought, derailing all other tasks for the rest of the day.

Bad Map Projection: Zero Declination
https://xkcd.com/3207/

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Explain xkcd: https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/3207

2 months ago 5 1 0 0
Do YOU remember the skylight being this big?

Do YOU remember the skylight being this big?

Installation
https://xkcd.com/3206/

Do YOU remember the skylight being this big?

Explain xkcd: https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/3206

2 months ago 7 1 0 0