Xkcd 2957: A Crossword Puzzle
xkcd celebrates 10th anniversary of WHAT IF? with a special edition in November 2024, offering revisions, annotations, and new content. The site features various comics, tech tips, climate FAQ, and more.
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The xkcd webcomic announced a special 10th-anniversary edition of WHAT IF?, set to be released in November 2024. The edition will feature revisions, annotations, new illustrations, and answers to intriguing questions. Readers can preorder the book on the website. The comic strip for the day was inadvertently inspired by a Buttersafe comic from 2011. The website also features a variety of other comics, including Three Word Phrase, SMBC, and Dinosaur Comics, among others. Additionally, xkcd provides tips on technology and government, a climate FAQ, and information about Katharine Hayhoe. The site humorously suggests viewing it with outdated technology for the best experience and is licensed under Creative Commons for sharing purposes.
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