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Received — 13 November 2023 ⏭ Comics

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Date Line 12 November 2023 at 19:00

Date Line

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12 November 2023 at 19:00

They estimate the rocket should be free by approximately ... uh ... well, in about two hours.

Received — 10 November 2023 ⏭ Comics

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Redshift 9 November 2023 at 19:00

Redshift

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9 November 2023 at 19:00

So do you have any plans for z=-0.000000000000045?

Received — 8 November 2023 ⏭ Comics

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Parameterball 7 November 2023 at 19:00

Parameterball

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7 November 2023 at 19:00

The ball's density also varies, but players don't learn the value until after choosing their raquets. The infamous 'bowling ball table tennis' region of the parameter space often leads to equipment damage.

Received — 6 November 2023 ⏭ Comics

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Messier Objects 5 November 2023 at 19:00

Messier Objects

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5 November 2023 at 19:00

The debate over the correct Messier number for the Ship of Theseus is ongoing.

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Doctor's Office 2 November 2023 at 19:00

Doctor's Office

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2 November 2023 at 19:00

"The police told me I can't be a doctor, but whenever they show up I just go into the Google Maps settings page I found and change the house to 'Police Headquarters' and then they have to do what I say."

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Under the Stars 31 October 2023 at 19:00

Under the Stars

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31 October 2023 at 19:00

If you live in Los Angeles (around 33°52'N, roughly the latitude of Hermosa Beach) the black hole in V404 Cygni passes over you each day. On Christmas Day it will be directly overhead around 2pm.

Received — 30 October 2023 ⏭ Comics

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Breaker Box 29 October 2023 at 19:00

Breaker Box

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29 October 2023 at 19:00

Any electrician will warn you to first locate and flip the house's CAUSALITY circuit breaker before touching the CIRCUIT BREAKERS one.

Received — 27 October 2023 ⏭ Comics

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Dendrochronology 26 October 2023 at 19:00

Dendrochronology

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26 October 2023 at 19:00

These anomalies are known as Miyake events, named for the pioneering scientist who discovered them and was tragically devoured by a carnivorous tree.

Received — 25 October 2023 ⏭ Comics

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Daylight Saving Choice 24 October 2023 at 19:00

Daylight Saving Choice

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24 October 2023 at 19:00

I average out the spring and fall changes and just set my clocks 39 minutes ahead year-round.

Received — 23 October 2023 ⏭ Comics

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Extinction Mechanisms 22 October 2023 at 19:00

Extinction Mechanisms

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22 October 2023 at 19:00

The Late Heavy Bombardment was followed a few billion years later by the Comparatively Light but Oddly Specific Bombardment.

Received — 20 October 2023 ⏭ Comics

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Black Holes vs Regular Holes 19 October 2023 at 19:00

Black Holes vs Regular Holes

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19 October 2023 at 19:00

Created by the collapse of: [massive stars] [Florida limestone bedrock]

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Professional Oaths 17 October 2023 at 19:00

Professional Oaths

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17 October 2023 at 19:00

Interpretations of the Hermeneutic Oath differ.

Received — 16 October 2023 ⏭ Comics

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Inspiraling Roundabout 15 October 2023 at 19:00

Inspiraling Roundabout

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15 October 2023 at 19:00

Look, I just think we need to stop coddling those hedonistic roundabout hogs who get into the inner lane and circle for hours, wasting valuable capacity.

Received — 13 October 2023 ⏭ Comics

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Sign Combo 12 October 2023 at 19:00

Sign Combo

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12 October 2023 at 19:00

Speed Limit: 45 MPH / Minimum: 65 MPH

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Earth Layers 10 October 2023 at 19:00

Earth Layers

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10 October 2023 at 19:00

The Earth's magnetic field is primarily generated by currents in the liquid outer core, though some geophysicists argue that an unexplained mismatch with models suggests that the Kinder toy contains a magnet.

Received — 9 October 2023 ⏭ Comics

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Language Acquisition 8 October 2023 at 19:00

Language Acquisition

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8 October 2023 at 19:00

My first words were 'These were my first words; what were yours?'

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Dubious Islands 5 October 2023 at 19:00

Dubious Islands

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5 October 2023 at 19:00

Running for office in Minnesota on the single-issue platform 'dig a permanent channel through the Traverse Gap because it will make this map more satisfying.'

Received — 4 October 2023 ⏭ Comics

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Odyssey 3 October 2023 at 19:00

Odyssey

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3 October 2023 at 19:00

Ugh, it says they attempted delivery but "Nobody was home."

Received — 2 October 2023 ⏭ Comics

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A Halloween Carol 1 October 2023 at 19:00

A Halloween Carol

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1 October 2023 at 19:00

[after a minute] "Okay, I think I've got it, thanks. Can I--" "oOOOooOOooo!"

Received — 29 September 2023 ⏭ Comics

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Factorial Numbers 28 September 2023 at 19:00

Factorial Numbers

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28 September 2023 at 19:00

So what do we do when we get to base 10? Do we use A, B, C, etc? No: Numbers larger than about 3.6 million are simply illegal.