The Unreliable Explainer
Steve SorrellYour new favourite source of meticulously researched "facts", wildly unsubstantiated theories, and the kind of profound nonsense that makes you stare thoughtfully into your coffee cup.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 62 | Founded | a year ago | Last Issue | 27 hours ago |
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Zero — The Number That Shouldn’t Exist, But Ended Up Reshaping the Universe
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(A story of nothingness, cosmic portals, ancient resistance, and one symbol that quietly rewrote reality)
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Warning: This article may cause philosophical dizziness, mathematical awe, and the sudden urge to thank ancient Indian mathematic...
The Octothorpe — The Steampunk Superstar of Symbols
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(A tale of gears, typewriters, telephone technicians, and one very confused punctuation mark)
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Warning: This article may cause typographic delight, mechanical curiosity, and the urge to whisper “octothorpe” at your keyboard like a secre...
Sea Otters — The Sleepy, Floating, Hand‑Holding Champions of Cuteness
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(A story so heart‑melting it should come with a warning label)
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Warning: This article may cause involuntary “awww” noises, softened hearts, and the sudden desire to adopt an otter (please don’t).
Look at this serene ocean moment. Two o...
Pope John XII — The Teen Pope Who Turned the Vatican Into a Medieval Party Palace
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(A papacy so chaotic it makes modern scandals look like polite misunderstandings)
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Warning: This article may cause disbelief, historical whiplash, and the urge to ask, “How was this man in charge of anything?”
Look at this candlelit fe...
The Great Knuckle‑Cracking Scare — Does It Actually Cause Arthritis?
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(A tale of pops, snaps, cartilage, and one very unfair accusation)
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Warning: This article may cause relief, smugness, and the irresistible urge to crack your knuckles triumphantly.
Look at this workshop scene. At first glance, it’s pur...
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I am a mineral enthusiast, artist, photographer and publisher in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. I am also interested in many aspects of science and nature, and am currently learning Japanese.
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