Monday October 4 2021

Pandora’s Box

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Sanity Break #1

Polish photographer Cris Froese took two years to film a delightful sequence of photos that makes it look as though he is packing the moon into the boot of his car.

'Stealing the moon' - Cris Froese

Headlines that matter

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

Headlines That Matter

Sanity Break #2

NWA or Niggaz Wit Attitudes was a seriously edgy and controversial hip hop group back in the late 80s. And ‘Straight Outta Compton’ is one of their biggest songs. So of course someone turned it into a German polka number—and it’s hilarious even if you have no clue about NWA.

'Straight Outta Compton' by NWA - the polka edition

Smart & Curious

Here’s a list of very good reads to kick off your work week.

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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