Wednesday October 13 2021

Zee Big Fight

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Sanity Break #1

This is a lovely collection of images from the newly published 'Indian Botanical Art: An Illustrated History' by Martyn Rix—which brings together botanical art of Indian origin spanning a period of 300 years.

Indian Botanical Art

Headlines that matter

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

Headlines That Matter

Sanity Break #2

We have a soft spot for surreal art—and especially for Chicago artist Gertrude Abercombie’s very odd paintings. It’s a reminder that not everything in life has to be exactly what you want or expect it to be. In fact, it can be far better if you just open yourself up to something weird or wacky.

Artworks by Gertrude Abercrombie

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: 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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Big edition: Bombs Away!

June 16 2025

Netanyahu targets Iran next—claims Tehran was close to nine nukes.

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