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*@gmail.com

2023-08-30 xkcd.com

Post Syndicated from xkcd.com original https://xkcd.com/2822/

Hi all, just replying to loop in *@outlook.com and *@yahoo.com.

Path Minimization

2023-08-28 xkcd.com

Post Syndicated from xkcd.com original https://xkcd.com/2821/

Of course you get an ice cream cone for the swimmer too! You're not a monster.

Inspiration

2023-08-25 xkcd.com

Post Syndicated from xkcd.com original https://xkcd.com/2820/

An apple fell on Isaac Newton's head and gave him the idea that the moon might be a tasty apple, though this turned out not to be true--the Apollo program eventually determined that it was just a desolate and bland Red Delicious.

Pronunciation

2023-08-23 xkcd.com

Post Syndicated from xkcd.com original https://xkcd.com/2819/

I pronounce the 'u' in 'pronunciation' like in 'putting' but the 'ou' in 'pronounce' like in 'wound'.

Circuit Symbols

2023-08-21 xkcd.com

Post Syndicated from xkcd.com original https://xkcd.com/2818/

A circle with an A in it means that the circuit has committed a sin and has been marked as punishment.

Electron Holes

2023-08-18 xkcd.com

Post Syndicated from xkcd.com original https://xkcd.com/2817/

They tried to report me to the authorities, but because I had the device they couldn't charge me.

Types of Solar Eclipse

2023-08-16 xkcd.com

Post Syndicated from xkcd.com original https://xkcd.com/2816/

The best place to be for a hug eclipse is a scenic natural area with good views and few clouds. The worst place to be is the lunar surface.

Car Wash

2023-08-14 xkcd.com

Post Syndicated from xkcd.com original https://xkcd.com/2815/

I'm glad modern car washes use synthetic baleen, instead of harvesting it from whales like 1800s car washes did.

Perseids Pronunciation

2023-08-11 xkcd.com

Post Syndicated from xkcd.com original https://xkcd.com/2814/

When speaking out loud, you can can call it the 'Perseids meatier shower' and no one will ever know. (If you do get caught somehow, just tell them to Google the 'Kentucky meat shower' and that will distract them while you escape.)

What To Do

2023-08-09 xkcd.com

Post Syndicated from xkcd.com original https://xkcd.com/2813/

FYI: The 'drop, cover, and hold on' advice only applies to earthquakes. If you encounter a mountain lion, you should absolutely not drop to the ground, crawl under it, and hold on to one of its legs.

Solar Panel Placement

2023-08-07 xkcd.com

Post Syndicated from xkcd.com original https://xkcd.com/2812/

Getting the utility people to run transmission lines to Earth is expensive, but it will pay for itself in no time.

Free Fallin’

2023-08-04 xkcd.com

Post Syndicated from xkcd.com original https://xkcd.com/2811/

Their crash investigation team had some particularly harsh words for Dave Matthews.

How to Coil a Cable

2023-08-02 xkcd.com

Post Syndicated from xkcd.com original https://xkcd.com/2810/

The ideal mix for maximum competitive cable-coiling energy is one A/V tech, one rock climber, one sailor, and one topologist.

Moon

2023-07-31 xkcd.com

Post Syndicated from xkcd.com original https://xkcd.com/2809/

I mean, it's pretty, but it doesn't really affect us beyond that. Except that half the nights aren't really dark, and once or twice a day it makes the oceans flood the coasts.

Daytime Firefly

2023-07-28 xkcd.com

Post Syndicated from xkcd.com original https://xkcd.com/2808/

Mr. Jones, watch out for Ms. Lenhart! She's from genus Photuris!

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