“A magnitude 15 earthquake would involve the release of almost 1032 joules of energy, which is roughly the gravitational binding energy of the Earth. To put it another way, the Death Star caused a magnitude 15 earthquake on Alderaan.” — Randall Munroe Copy Share Image
There is a danger of building an identity around the idea of being smart because it is very easy to become off-putting, to become… — Randall Munroe Copy Share Image
I'm sad that my childhood came just slightly before the lithium-ion-battery boom, because I would've killed for the cheap radio-controlled helicopters they have now. — Randall Munroe Copy Share Image
“A 1-watt laser is an extremely dangerous thing. It’s not just powerful enough to blind you—it’s capable of burning skin and setting things on… — Randall Munroe Copy Share Image
“The X-Plane author compared piloting Martian aircraft to flying a supersonic ocean liner.” — Randall Munroe Copy Share Image
“We don’t know what astatine looks like, because, as Lowe put it, “that stuff just doesn’t want to exist.” It’s so radioactive (with a… — Randall Munroe Copy Share Image
You don't become great by trying to be great. You become great by wanting to do something, and then doing it so hard that… — Randall Munroe Copy Share Image
Space is about 100 kilometers away. That’s far away—I wouldn’t want to climb a ladder to get there—but it isn’t that far away. If… — Randall Munroe Copy Share Image
I try not to spend too much time interpreting my comics for people, because I try to put out there whatever I can, and… — Randall Munroe Copy Share Image
Once I got married, I started working from an office. I found that having somewhere to go that isn't my house is mentally helpful:… — Randall Munroe Copy Share Image
“Cleveland-area fans of French children's literature were disappointed by the Prince's decision to sign with the Miami Heat.” — Randall Munroe Copy Share Image
“Q. How fast can you hit a speed bump while driving and live? —Myrlin Barber A. Surprisingly fast. First, a disclaimer. After reading this… — Randall Munroe Copy Share Image
“There’s no material safety data sheet for astatine. If there were, it would just be the word “NO” scrawled over and over in charred… — Randall Munroe Copy Share Image
I have no artistic training - as you might have guessed from all the stick figures! - and there are a few things I… — Randall Munroe Copy Share Image
There are so many adventures that you miss because you're waiting to think of a plan. To find them, look for tiny interesting choices.… — Randall Munroe Copy Share Image
