“The ISS moves so quickly that if you fired a rifle bullet from one end of a football field,7 the International Space Station could cross the length of the field before the bullet traveled 10 yards.8” — 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 fire. Obviously, they’re not legal for consumer purchase in the US. Just kidding! You can pick one up for $300. Just do a search for “1-watt handheld laser.” So, suppose we spend the $2 trillion to… — Randall Munroe Copy Share
“The X-Plane author compared piloting Martian aircraft to flying a supersonic ocean liner.” — Randall Munroe Copy Share
“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 half-life measured in hours) that any large piece of it would be quickly vaporized by its own heat. Chemists suspect that it has a black surface, but no one really knows. There’s no material safety data… — Randall Munroe Copy Share
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 answer, don’t try to drive over speed bumps at high speeds. Here are some reasons: You could hit and kill someone. It can destroy your tires, suspension, and potentially your entire car. Have you read any… — Randall Munroe Copy Share
