Explain It All
Sophie - Explain It AllWelcome to Explain It All, a newsletter for the endlessly curious. Each issue breaks down big ideas - from cutting-edge science to ancient myths - in a way that's easy to grasp and fun to read.
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Why Are Black Cats Unlucky?
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We’ve reached the end of Spooky Month and all the spooky-themed content here on Explain It All, but I think we have time to fit one more in.
Alongside bats, as mentioned in last week’s article, black cats...
How Do Bats “See”?
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It wouldn’t be the season of Halloween without talking about bats. Not only are they a staple for any kind of Halloween print, but you see a lot more of these winged mammals flying about as the days get...
How Do Glow-In-The-Dark Stars Work?
When you were a kid, did you also have those glow-in-the-dark stars Blu-Tacked to your ceiling or walls? Or do you remember the crackable glow sticks that always used to pop up for Halloween and Bonfire Night? I sure did! Those are some cor...
What Actually Happens In Your Brain When You Get Scared?
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Spooky season had arrived, and with it all things ghostly and scary. For many people, that also means a time for horror movies. Ones that make your heart race and have you sitting on the edge of your seat...
Reflecting On 1 Year Of Writing On Substack
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Today, September 21st 2026, marks the first anniversary of my first article published on Substack. And somehow I’ve made it through the whole year, writing every week, or every two weeks when life got busy...
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