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Wednesday, October 28, 2026
A Nuclear Bomb in the Mariana Trench
We've done underground nuclear tests, and we've done underwater nuclear tests. We found out that they work, and they did some nasty environmental damage. But what if we were to take those tests to an even deeper, more remote location, like, say, the Mariana Trench? And let's make it a big bomb, like the Tsar Bomba! That's the question in the latest episode of What If? from Randall Monroe and Henry Reich.
They take these questions seriously, so we find out what would happen. However, the world's largest nuclear bomb is no match for the deepest part of the ocean. That's not very fun, so our guys came up with a new scenario in which the bomb is equivalent to the Chicxulub impactor (which is fun to Google). That gives us results more in line with what we expect from the What If? series.
Chemotherapy
Kurzgesagt doesn't usually tell personal stories, but this one is different, and it's full of science anyway. Philipp Dettmer, the founder and head writer of Kurzgesagt, went through chemotherapy treatment for cancer in 2018. A few years later, he is ready to tell the story, narrated by Steve Taylor and illustrated in the neon minimalist Kurzgesagt style. The drug is called Cisplatin. Like most chemotherapy drugs, it is very toxic and does quite bit of damage to a human body. Cancer therapies were developed by calibrating how much was required to kill cancer without killing the patient. That's why chemotherapy is so debilitating, and only worth it at the end when you are deemed cancer-free.
Dettmer explains how Cisplatin was developed and how it works in the body. His body, in this case. It's particularly effective against testicular cancer because of the unique role those organs' cells are designed for. There's a lot of violence at the molecular level, with success at the end. And the cancer battle is directly related to why we have Kurzgesagt in the first place. The story is only 12:24; the rest is promotional.
Miss Cellania's Links
Just Eat Proves That Artificial Intelligence Still Needs Human Supervision.
In Alabama, an emergency room doesn't have to have a doctor on site. The solution is either a non-profit government health care system, or just don't live in Alabama.
Trump administration has pushed 5m Americans off food stamps. So far. (via Fark)
The bloody palette of the animal kingdom. Red isn’t the only color when it comes to blood — critters produce the vital fluid in a variety of hues. (via Damn Interesting)
Minnesotastan tells about the time he got polio. Here are some other polio survivors.
49 Real-Life Photos That Look Like Someone Accidentally Stepped Into A Horror Movie.
The Real Kevin Bacon. Other actors are more connected with all other Hollywood actors, and you won't be surprised at who is actually at the center. (via Nag on the Lake)
The rape allegations against Trump: what we know and what is still being hidden. (via Metafilter)
A Blast from the Past (2010): 8 of the Undead from Around the World.
Pee-Wee’s Big Halloween
The 2018 movie Halloween stars Jamie Lee Curtis in her never-ending role as a horror protagonist, and she's out to end the curse once and for all. You know what the movie needs? Pee-Wee Herman! This mashup from Funny or Die takes the edge off the horror, or maybe enhances it, depending on how you feel about Pee-Wee. (via Digg)
An Old Halloween Pun
— Papa Woof und Krampus und Bleaken (@papawoof.bsky.social) October 25, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
They Didn't Mind
TikTokker 2Krispii tells the story of how we got here. In 2024, it was the price of eggs, never mind any of that other stuff. And here we are. (via a comment at Metafilter)
No One Loves You More Than Exxon
Woody Harrelson narrates this satirical ad from Exxon making sure you place the blame on anyone but them. Here's the link the ad directs you to. (via Metafilter)
This Ad Has All the Internet Nostalgia
In the early days of this millennia, the internet was a delightful playground of nonsense. That was back before everything turned political, there was no AI slop, scams were fewer, and monetization really wasn't much of a thing. Even bots and trolls were just a minor annoyance. The World Wide Web was full of people who just wanted to share a laugh and show off their creativity. An ad for Firefox takes us back to those days by resurrecting the biggest viral memes of the early internet, from Numa Numa to Chuck Testa. Beware, some of these folks have aged, especially the kids, so this compilation may make you feel old. If you show this to your children or grandchildren, you'll have to find the original videos and then you'll probably find yourself patiently trying to explain why they were funny. (via Metafilter)
The Shironeko Cats Celebrate Halloween
The most chill cats in the world are all dressed up for Halloween! And as usual, it's a non-stop party atmosphere... if your idea of a party is a good nap. This video will have you on the edge of your seat -Shiro’s eyes almost opened once! (via Tastefully Offensive)
Tahmi
This is a really cute story from Cooper Lit Comics. Click to the right to advance the story. Chickens are definitely birdbrains, but one brain fart in a newly-hatched chick sends him on some edifying adventures. Here's part two.
Monday, October 26, 2026
Monitor
This horror short will make you never want to put your baby down again. Or then again, it might make you wish you had this kind of monitor in your home, so your mileage may vary.
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