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What’s it about?

Randall Munroe answers everyday questions with the most extreme, overcomplicated, and scientifically rigorous methods imaginable, turning simple tasks into hilarious lessons in physics and engineering.

You’ll learn

  • Extreme problem-solving reveals hidden science
  • Physics explains everyday absurdities
  • Curiosity drives discovery and innovation
  • Embrace wrong answers to learn more