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Truly Universal Outlet

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Comic. [Diagram of electrical outlet with lines indicating normal shape of holes while shapes have been changed to accommodate more shapes, with parts labeled IEC Types A-O.] [caption] Wiring tip: To make your building friendly to international visitors, cut holes in your outlet plates to make them compatible with all fifteen IEC plug types.
December 30, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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Metric Tip

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Comic. PERSON 1 with white hat: How tall are you? PERSON 2: 5ft 24cm [caption] When switching to metric, make the process easier by doing it in steps.
November 6, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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Emperor Palpatine

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Comic. Scatter chart with Emperor Palpatine character age on Y axis and Ian McDiarmid age during filming on X axis. Plot with descending arrow beginning from Return of the Jedi (emperor age 90, McDiarmid age 40) → Revenge of the Sith, Attack of the Clones, and The Phantom Menace (emperor age 50-70, McDiarmid age 50-60) → The Rise of Skywalker (cloned body, undefined age) with a gradient vertical line (McDiarmid age over 70) → Now (emperor age under 10, McDiarmid age over 80). [caption] To continue the trend, they should make a Star Wars movie where 81-year-old Ian McDiarmid plays the emperor as a toddler.
October 22, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Hot Water Balloon

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Comic. [Giant balloon reminiscent of a hot air balloon but wavy and laying on the ground with “bloop” “bloop” sound effects. Two people are in a basket attached to one end of the balloon.] [caption] Hot water balloon rides turn out to be significantly less romantic than the air kind.
October 14, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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Measure Twice, Cut Once

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Comic. “Measure [Twice], cut [Once]” -Carpenty Proverb. [Scatter plot with number of measurements on y axis and number of cuts on x axis. Points in a descending line on graph: surveyor, surgeon, good carpenter, careless carpenter, really bad carpenter, serial killer]
October 3, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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v1.108 is rolling out today 🚚

Now live, at long last: Bookmarks, aka Saved Posts. For all those posts you'll definitely plan to come back to!

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September 8, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Dimensional Lumber Tape Measure

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Comic. Dimensional Lumber Tape Measure. [mockup of “2x4” piece of wood showing the dimensions as 1½“ by 3 ½“] Dimensional lumber sizes are tricky. A “2x4” is actually 1½“ by 3 ½“, and a “1x8” is ¾“ by 7⅛“. [two tape measures: one is labeled 12’, the other 12’*] If you know someone into carpentry or woodworking, get them our *dimensional lumber tape measure*. [A “normal tape measure” with even increments and a “dimensional lumber tape measure” with increments at different lengths for each inch] *Don’t tell them you got it*—just leave it in their toolbox. They’ll appreciate the surprise when all their measurements work out!
September 8, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Fix This Sign

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Comic. [Person with ponytail using handheld device in front of a large sign with crooked, off-center header, with crooked QR code (with illegible URL) and crooked list beneath] Header: DOANATE TO FIX THIS SIGN! List: $10 Fix kerning [kerning around “rni” of kerning is difficult to read]; $20 Align Columns [out of alignment] $20 Fix text size [much smaller text size]; $50 Fix typo; $50 Fix centering; $100 fix rotation. PERSON: Grrr… [caption] My new company’s business model is based on extorting graphic designers.
July 10, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Meet the longest word in Greek literature: Aristophanes' 171-letter culinary creation in Assemblywomen (391 B.C.E). A fictional dish with fish, fowl, honey, and more, it satirizes ancient Greek feasts and holds the record as the longest Greek word.

Read more ➡️ w.wiki/5LFT
A digital display showing the Greek word "Λοπαδοτεμαχοσελαχογαλεοκρανιολειψανοδριμυποτριμματοσιλφιοκαραβομελιτοκατακεχυμενοκιχλεπικοσσυφοφαττοπεριστεραλεκτρυονοπτοκεφαλλιοκιγκλοπελειολαγωοσιραιοβαφητραγανοπτερύγων," known as the longest word in literature. The word is centered in black text on a light blue background, with a “Wikipedia Article of the Week” banner at the top. The Greek letters are shown in a single block of continuous text.
May 30, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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This year, for the first time since 2017, both Eastern and Western churches will celebrate Easter on the same day, 20 April. This alignment is rare. 🧵⬇️ (1/2)
Easter calendar for CE 532-626. Circular diagram has 19 sectors corresponding to the 19 years of the Metonic cycle. Text says: Why does Easter’s date change each year? The answer lies in computus paschalis, a centuries-old algorithm based on the first full moon after 21 March. This connects it to both the lunar cycle and the timing of Passover.
April 18, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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When directors disown a movie, who takes the credit? Alan Smithee 🎬 For decades, this fake name was Hollywood’s go-to for films directors didn’t want to claim. 🧵⬇️ (1/3)
Text says: Who is Alan Smithee? Alan Smithee was a fake name used by directors who wanted to distance themselves from a film. From 1968 to 2000, it was the Directors Guild of America's official alias for disowned projects.
April 12, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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Anachronym Challenge xkcd.com/3075
April 11, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Lungfish xkcd.com/3064
March 17, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Planet Definitions xkcd.com/3063
March 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Daylight saving time. Summer time. Sommerzeit. Zomertijd. Kesäaika. Horario de verano. Heure d'été. Call it what you will, but in every language, it means lighter days lie ahead. Learn more about the fascinating history of DST. ➡️ w.wiki/WYD
Image of a rectangular gray stone structure sits on a white background. Text reads: Daylight saving time moves clocks forward to make better use of daylight, but one clock never changes. The William Willett Memorial Sundial in Petts Wood, London, stays on DST year-round, honoring the early advocate.
March 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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I’ve created a starter pack for reliable women’s football journalists ⭐️

Will be updating the list regularly ⬇️

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November 15, 2024 at 11:20 AM
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AlphaMove xkcd.com/3045
January 31, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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🐉✨ Firecrackers, lion dances, and red envelopes – Lunar New Year is a celebration of culture, luck, and renewal.

Also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, it marks the beginning of the year in the lunar calendar and is celebrated by millions across East and Southeast Asia. 🧵⬇️ (1/4)
A young girl is face-to-face with a brightly decorated lion costume. Text says: Welcome to the Year of the Snake! Unlike the 1st of January celebrations, the Lunar New Year begins with the new moon, bringing a fresh start steeped in tradition and symbolism. 
January 29, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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this is how it feels to reach 30 MILLION users!!!
euphoric photo of dolphins jumping under a rainbow
January 29, 2025 at 4:21 AM
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Thanks for 2 million :)
January 26, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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Unit Circle xkcd.com/3041
January 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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With another wave of new users joining Bluesky, we would like to re-share our starter pack of over 50 verified F1-related accounts

We think it is important that we do not let misleading or impersonating accounts grow on this platform

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January 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Human Altitude xkcd.com/3039
January 18, 2025 at 6:12 AM