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3rd-Jul-2025 04:16 am - Global Ranking

Posted by xkcd_rss

Starting a meta-leaderboard for tracking who holds the record for ranking behind the most distinct people on an online leaderboard.
Starting a meta-leaderboard for tracking who holds the record for ranking behind the most distinct people on an online leaderboard.

https://xkcd.com/3110/

30th-Jun-2025 03:18 pm - Rebuilding journal search again
We're having to rebuild the search server again (previously, previously). It will take a few days to reindex all the content.

Meanwhile search services should be running, but probably returning no results or incomplete results for most queries.
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30th-Jun-2025 12:41 pm - Dehumidifier

Posted by xkcd_rss

It's important for devices to have internet connectivity so the manufacturer can patch remote exploits.
It's important for devices to have internet connectivity so the manufacturer can patch remote exploits.

https://xkcd.com/3109/

28th-Jun-2025 01:58 am - Laser Danger

Posted by xkcd_rss

To combat the threat, many airlines are installing wing-mounted spray bottles.
To combat the threat, many airlines are installing wing-mounted spray bottles.

https://xkcd.com/3108/

25th-Jun-2025 07:41 pm - Weather Balloons

Posted by xkcd_rss

Once you add the balloons into the model, it makes forecasting easier overall--the forecast is always 'cold and dark, with minimal solar-driven convection.'
Once you add the balloons into the model, it makes forecasting easier overall--the forecast is always 'cold and dark, with minimal solar-driven convection.'

https://xkcd.com/3107/

25th-Jun-2025 03:39 am - Farads

Posted by xkcd_rss

'This HAZMAT container contains radioactive material with activity of one becquerel.' 'So, like, a single banana slice?'
'This HAZMAT container contains radioactive material with activity of one becquerel.' 'So, like, a single banana slice?'

https://xkcd.com/3106/

20th-Jun-2025 07:41 pm - Interoperability

Posted by xkcd_rss

We're getting a lot of complaints from commuters who were routed onto a coaster, but the theme park patrons who spent hours stuck on an intercity line are also not happy.
We're getting a lot of complaints from commuters who were routed onto a coaster, but the theme park patrons who spent hours stuck on an intercity line are also not happy.

https://xkcd.com/3105/

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