Wednesday June 2 2021

Dragons in the Backyard

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Sanity Break #1

This is the Visual Effects (VFX) reel for ‘Parasite’—where they digitally create ‘unreal’ worlds in movies, series etc. so they don’t have to actually build sets. Ridiculous—because this isn’t even a fantasy movie!

Visual Effects (VFX) reel for ‘Parasite’

Headlines that matter

Check out this edition for the most important stories from around the world today!

Headlines That Matter

Sanity Break #2

We are not huge fans of hard rock but the Linda Lindas totally won us over—and a whole lot of other people. The band—made up of two sisters, a cousin and a friend, ranging from ages 10 to 16—performed an awesome anti-racist anthem titled ‘Racist, Sexist Boy’ at a local library, and went instantly viral.

'Racist, Sexist Boy’ by the Linda Lindas

Smart & Curious

Here’s a list of curious facts to pique your interest and wonder at our weird, wacky world.

Smart & Curious

Feel Good Place

Need an immediate pick-me-up? We have you covered! From hilarious animal clips to stuff that’ll make you go “lol why?!”, we have all you need to keep you sane on even your worst hair day.

Feel Good Place

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Big edition: Splainer's Sliding Doors

July 14 2025

Splainer’s news edition will shut down on August 29. Editor/founder Lakshmi Chaudhry explains why.

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Big edition: Welcome to Souk

July 7 2025

Next week, splainer launches Souk—a marketplace of wonderful products worth your time and money.

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Big edition: Black (Un)Box

June 30 2025

A detailed New York Times investigation uncovers more answers than Indian agencies.

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Big edition: Trump Bombs Iran

June 23 2025

Seven B-52 stealth bombers pounded three nuclear plants in Iran. We look at possible outcomes.

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