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− | [[ | + | *This page is part of the [[Design of xkcd.com]] explanation. |
− | The | + | *The header text is part of the [[Design_of_xkcd.com#Header|xkcd Header]]. |
− | + | *The header text is often [[#Changes to the header text|changing]] when Randall has news to tell. | |
− | + | **But when this news wears off the page usually returns to the '''go-to header text''' which is: | |
− | + | ***'''xkcd updates every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.''' | |
− | + | ***It was last changed back to it on [[#2022-01-08 - Back to standard text|2022-01-08]]. | |
+ | ****At that time it was almost three years since it was used last time. | ||
+ | **See more about the [[#Current header text|current header text]] below. | ||
+ | {{xkcdmeta}} | ||
+ | ==Current header text== | ||
+ | *The current header text will be the top of the [[#Changes_to_the_header_text|list of changes]], if this page is kept up to date... | ||
+ | *Usually the header text is the same for all comics. | ||
+ | **But for certain comics there may be a reason to change the text permanent and as long as that is active they will not change along with the other. | ||
+ | **See [[#Unique header text|Unique header text]] | ||
− | + | ==Unique header text== | |
− | + | *Some comics have their own version of the header text that do not change. | |
− | == | + | **Only when the comic is on the front page, will it also be the main header text of xkcd. |
− | + | **'''Put newest comic at the top.''' | |
− | + | **Here below are examples of that: | |
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===Instructions=== | ===Instructions=== | ||
*[[2601: Instructions]] | *[[2601: Instructions]] | ||
**This comic's header mentions the people who helped put it together. | **This comic's header mentions the people who helped put it together. | ||
− | ***It was on the front page from Friday [https://web.archive.org/web/20220401210146/https://xkcd.com/ 2022-04-01] until | + | ***It was on the front page from Friday [https://web.archive.org/web/20220401210146/https://xkcd.com/ 2022-04-01] until Monday [ 2022-04-04], until the new comic was released on Monday. |
− | **** | + | ****Expect there to be a page from April 4, but at this point there is one from [https://web.archive.org/web/20220406124444/https://xkcd.com/ 2022-04-06] showing the front page having returned to normal header. |
**The text: | **The text: | ||
− | ***Today's comic was created with [https://twitter.com/fadinginterest Patrick], [https://twitter.com/Aiiane Amber], [https://twitter.com/chromakode @chromakode], [https://twitter.com/dyfrgi Michael], [https://twitter.com/wirehead2501 Kat], [https://twitter.com/xDirtyPunkx Conor], [https://twitter.com/zigdon @zigdon], and [https://twitter.com/bstaffin Benjamin Staffin]. | + | ***Today's comic was created with [https://twitter.com/fadinginterest Patrick], [https://twitter.com/Aiiane Amber], [https://twitter.com/chromakode @chromakode], [https://twitter.com/dyfrgi Michael], [https://twitter.com/wirehead2501 Kat], [https://twitter.com/xDirtyPunkx Conor], [https://twitter.com/zigdon @zigdon], and [https://twitter.com/bstaffin Benjamin Staffin]. |
**It thanks those that helped Randall create that years [[:Category:April fools' comics|April fools' comic]]. | **It thanks those that helped Randall create that years [[:Category:April fools' comics|April fools' comic]]. | ||
***All have a link to their name, the first with an Instagram page, the other seven with a link to their Twitter account. Five of those also helped with the previous April Fools' comic, see below. | ***All have a link to their name, the first with an Instagram page, the other seven with a link to their Twitter account. Five of those also helped with the previous April Fools' comic, see below. | ||
− | **Since this header was related only to the Fools' comic, it was removed from the | + | **Since this header was related only to the Fools' comic, it was removed from the front page header, when the next comic was released. |
***But it stayed up as one of the permanent different headers on this comic, as seen two days after it stopped being on the front page on [https://web.archive.org/web/20220406021357/https://xkcd.com/2601/ 2022-04-06]. | ***But it stayed up as one of the permanent different headers on this comic, as seen two days after it stopped being on the front page on [https://web.archive.org/web/20220406021357/https://xkcd.com/2601/ 2022-04-06]. | ||
**See the comic on xkcd {{xkcd|2601}}. | **See the comic on xkcd {{xkcd|2601}}. | ||
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***But this makes it a special unique header, as a relic from the past header text is left together with the text that was supposed to be permanent. It should have been deleted when the link to ''what if'' 1 was removed. | ***But this makes it a special unique header, as a relic from the past header text is left together with the text that was supposed to be permanent. It should have been deleted when the link to ''what if'' 1 was removed. | ||
**See the comic on xkcd {{xkcd|1079}}. | **See the comic on xkcd {{xkcd|1079}}. | ||
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**See the comic on xkcd {{xkcd|472}}. | **See the comic on xkcd {{xkcd|472}}. | ||
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− | + | *The header text changes often. | |
− | + | **Here these changes can be listed | |
− | + | **Begin with the date of the web archive link and make the date a link. | |
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===2022-09-13 - What if? 2 is available now=== | ===2022-09-13 - What if? 2 is available now=== | ||
− | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20220913142432/https://xkcd.com/ 2022-09-13] | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20220913142432/https://xkcd.com/ 2022-09-13]. |
**[[2672: What If? 2 Flowchart]] was released as the header changed, even though it was a Tuesday. | **[[2672: What If? 2 Flowchart]] was released as the header changed, even though it was a Tuesday. | ||
***The header and the comic celebrates the release of the new what if? 2 book, that came out on this day. | ***The header and the comic celebrates the release of the new what if? 2 book, that came out on this day. | ||
**The header kept the same layout as the previous and thus still consist of two parts. With the right picture the window also used in [[#2022-01-10 - Standard text with countdown|the countdown]], but with the image that appeared in it after the count down ended. | **The header kept the same layout as the previous and thus still consist of two parts. With the right picture the window also used in [[#2022-01-10 - Standard text with countdown|the countdown]], but with the image that appeared in it after the count down ended. | ||
− | ***The image is taken from the front cover of the new book, with red background, showing a passenger plane taking off with the wheels still down. On top of it a Tyrannosaurus Rex has begun eating its way into the plane. Below the | + | ***The image is taken from the front cover of the new book, with red background, showing a passenger plane taking off with the wheels still down. On top of it a Tyrannosaurus Rex has begun eating its way into the plane. Below the plan is the book title in white text. |
**The new image to the left has a black border. To the left is still the picture of the new what if? 2 book. It has the same image as in the picture to the right, but showing the entire front of the book, with details of those looking up at the plane from the ground. The title and the author name can be read in white on the red book. There are also unreadable white text above the plane and below the author name. The spine of the book can also be seen, as the book is seen a bit from the side. Here are also unreadable white text. To the right of the book there are two lines of text, with the first line in very large bold letters | **The new image to the left has a black border. To the left is still the picture of the new what if? 2 book. It has the same image as in the picture to the right, but showing the entire front of the book, with details of those looking up at the plane from the ground. The title and the author name can be read in white on the red book. There are also unreadable white text above the plane and below the author name. The spine of the book can also be seen, as the book is seen a bit from the side. Here are also unreadable white text. To the right of the book there are two lines of text, with the first line in very large bold letters | ||
**The text: | **The text: | ||
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*This thus ended the pre-release promotion of the book, that began on [[#xkcd_Header_text#2022-01-31_-_What_if.3F_2|2022-01-31]], plus of course the three weeks of [[#2022-01-10 - Standard text with countdown|countdown]] before. For a sum total of 8 months and three days. | *This thus ended the pre-release promotion of the book, that began on [[#xkcd_Header_text#2022-01-31_-_What_if.3F_2|2022-01-31]], plus of course the three weeks of [[#2022-01-10 - Standard text with countdown|countdown]] before. For a sum total of 8 months and three days. | ||
**It will be interesting to see how long before any reference to what if? 2 will disappear from the header text. | **It will be interesting to see how long before any reference to what if? 2 will disappear from the header text. | ||
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===2022-09-12 - One day to What if? 2 comes out=== | ===2022-09-12 - One day to What if? 2 comes out=== | ||
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**This was while [[2670: Interruption]] was still up. | **This was while [[2670: Interruption]] was still up. | ||
**The header is the same layout as the previous and thus still consist of two parts. With the right picture the window also used in [[#2022-01-10 - Standard text with countdown|the countdown]], but with the image that appeared in it after the count down ended. | **The header is the same layout as the previous and thus still consist of two parts. With the right picture the window also used in [[#2022-01-10 - Standard text with countdown|the countdown]], but with the image that appeared in it after the count down ended. | ||
− | ***The image is taken from the front cover of the new book, with red background, showing a passenger plane taking off with the wheels still down. On top of it a Tyrannosaurus Rex has begun eating its way into the plane. Below the | + | ***The image is taken from the front cover of the new book, with red background, showing a passenger plane taking off with the wheels still down. On top of it a Tyrannosaurus Rex has begun eating its way into the plane. Below the plan is the book title in white text. |
**The new image to the left has a black border. To the left is still the picture of the new what if? 2 book. It has the same image as in the picture to the right, but showing the entire front of the book, with details of those looking up at he plane from the ground. The title and the author name can be read in white on the red book. There are also unreadable white text above the plane and below the author name. The spine of the book can also be seen, as the book is seen a bit from the side. Here are also unreadable white text. To the right of the book there are three lines of text. With the first line written in large bold letters. This also has a footnote star. And the footnote is then written to the right in smaller font over five lines of text. | **The new image to the left has a black border. To the left is still the picture of the new what if? 2 book. It has the same image as in the picture to the right, but showing the entire front of the book, with details of those looking up at he plane from the ground. The title and the author name can be read in white on the red book. There are also unreadable white text above the plane and below the author name. The spine of the book can also be seen, as the book is seen a bit from the side. Here are also unreadable white text. To the right of the book there are three lines of text. With the first line written in large bold letters. This also has a footnote star. And the footnote is then written to the right in smaller font over five lines of text. | ||
**The text: | **The text: | ||
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**This was while [[2670: Interruption]] was still up. | **This was while [[2670: Interruption]] was still up. | ||
**The header is the same layout as the previous and thus still consist of two parts. With the right picture the window also used in [[#2022-01-10 - Standard text with countdown|the countdown]], but with the image that appeared in it after the count down ended. | **The header is the same layout as the previous and thus still consist of two parts. With the right picture the window also used in [[#2022-01-10 - Standard text with countdown|the countdown]], but with the image that appeared in it after the count down ended. | ||
− | ***The image is taken from the front cover of the new book, with red background, showing a passenger plane taking off with the wheels still down. On top of it a Tyrannosaurus Rex has begun eating its way into the plane. Below the | + | ***The image is taken from the front cover of the new book, with red background, showing a passenger plane taking off with the wheels still down. On top of it a Tyrannosaurus Rex has begun eating its way into the plane. Below the plan is the book title in white text. |
**The new image to the left has a black border. To the left is still the picture of the new what if? 2 book. It has the same image as in the picture to the right, but showing the entire front of the book, with details of those looking up at he plane from the ground. The title and the author name can be read in white on the red book. There are also unreadable white text above the plane and below the author name. The spine of the book can also be seen, as the book is seen a bit from the side. Here are also unreadable white text. To the right of the book there are three lines of text. With the first line written in large bold letters. This also has a footnote star. And the footnote is then written to the right in smaller font over five lines of text. | **The new image to the left has a black border. To the left is still the picture of the new what if? 2 book. It has the same image as in the picture to the right, but showing the entire front of the book, with details of those looking up at he plane from the ground. The title and the author name can be read in white on the red book. There are also unreadable white text above the plane and below the author name. The spine of the book can also be seen, as the book is seen a bit from the side. Here are also unreadable white text. To the right of the book there are three lines of text. With the first line written in large bold letters. This also has a footnote star. And the footnote is then written to the right in smaller font over five lines of text. | ||
**The text: | **The text: | ||
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**[[2659: Unreliable Connection]] was out when it changed. | **[[2659: Unreliable Connection]] was out when it changed. | ||
**The header still consist of two parts. With the right picture the window also used in [[#2022-01-10 - Standard text with countdown|the countdown]], but with the image that appeared in it after the count down ended. | **The header still consist of two parts. With the right picture the window also used in [[#2022-01-10 - Standard text with countdown|the countdown]], but with the image that appeared in it after the count down ended. | ||
− | ***The image is taken from the front cover of the new book, with red background, showing a passenger plane taking off with the wheels still down. On top of it a Tyrannosaurus Rex has begun eating its way into the plane. Below the | + | ***The image is taken from the front cover of the new book, with red background, showing a passenger plane taking off with the wheels still down. On top of it a Tyrannosaurus Rex has begun eating its way into the plane. Below the plan is the book title in white text. |
**The new image to the left has a black border. Inside this there is text to the left. Then Cueball is seen flying by holding on to a single balloon (like in [[1110: Click and Drag]]). He flies over five mountain peaks with snow, with three clouds and three distant birds in front of him, as he drifts to the right, as shown with movements lines behind him. In front of him is a dark feature at the bottom of the frame. Above this is a blue square (like a button) with white text. | **The new image to the left has a black border. Inside this there is text to the left. Then Cueball is seen flying by holding on to a single balloon (like in [[1110: Click and Drag]]). He flies over five mountain peaks with snow, with three clouds and three distant birds in front of him, as he drifts to the right, as shown with movements lines behind him. In front of him is a dark feature at the bottom of the frame. Above this is a blue square (like a button) with white text. | ||
**The text: | **The text: | ||
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*The message in the header was not really changed, but the meaning of the text from the previous header was now written in an image, although the text did change somewhat. | *The message in the header was not really changed, but the meaning of the text from the previous header was now written in an image, although the text did change somewhat. | ||
**The header thus still consist of two parts. To the left the new image with an picture of the book and text. And to the right the window also used in [[#2022-01-10 - Standard text with countdown|the countdown]], but with the image that appeared in it after the count down ended. | **The header thus still consist of two parts. To the left the new image with an picture of the book and text. And to the right the window also used in [[#2022-01-10 - Standard text with countdown|the countdown]], but with the image that appeared in it after the count down ended. | ||
− | ***The image is taken from the front cover of the new book, with red background, showing a passenger plane taking off with the wheels still down. On top of it a Tyrannosaurus Rex has begun eating its way into the plane. Below the | + | ***The image is taken from the front cover of the new book, with red background, showing a passenger plane taking off with the wheels still down. On top of it a Tyrannosaurus Rex has begun eating its way into the plane. Below the plan is the book title in white text. |
**The new image to the left has a black border. Inside this to the right is the new text. To the left is a picture of the new what if? 2 book. It has the same image as in the picture to the right, but showing the entire front of the book, with details of those looking up at he plane from the ground. The title and the author name can be read in white on the red book. There are also unreadable white text above the plane and below the author name. The spine of the book can also be seen, as the book is seen a bit from the side. Here are also unreadable white text. | **The new image to the left has a black border. Inside this to the right is the new text. To the left is a picture of the new what if? 2 book. It has the same image as in the picture to the right, but showing the entire front of the book, with details of those looking up at he plane from the ground. The title and the author name can be read in white on the red book. There are also unreadable white text above the plane and below the author name. The spine of the book can also be seen, as the book is seen a bit from the side. Here are also unreadable white text. | ||
**The text: | **The text: | ||
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*The header looked a lot like the previous one, only part of the text changed. | *The header looked a lot like the previous one, only part of the text changed. | ||
**The header thus still consist of two part. To the left a line of text (split up, most likely over four lines for most users). And to the right the window also used in [[#2022-01-10 - Standard text with countdown|the countdown]], but with the image that appeared in it after the count down ended. | **The header thus still consist of two part. To the left a line of text (split up, most likely over four lines for most users). And to the right the window also used in [[#2022-01-10 - Standard text with countdown|the countdown]], but with the image that appeared in it after the count down ended. | ||
− | ***The image is taken from the front cover of the new book, with red background, showing a passenger plane taking off with the wheels still down. On top of it a Tyrannosaurus Rex has begun eating its way into the plane. Below the | + | ***The image is taken from the front cover of the new book, with red background, showing a passenger plane taking off with the wheels still down. On top of it a Tyrannosaurus Rex has begun eating its way into the plane. Below the plan is the book title in white text. |
**The text: | **The text: | ||
***Preorder What If? 2 (all US preorders eligible) and [https://sites.prh.com/whatif2 enter our contest] for a chance to win a dedicated comic and What If blog post! | ***Preorder What If? 2 (all US preorders eligible) and [https://sites.prh.com/whatif2 enter our contest] for a chance to win a dedicated comic and What If blog post! | ||
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===2020-06-03 - Black Lives Matter=== | ===2020-06-03 - Black Lives Matter=== | ||
− | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20200604003700/ | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20200604003700/http://xkcd.com/ 2020-06-03]. |
**[[2315: Eventual Consistency]] came out as a new header text was finally inserted after almost two months without one. | **[[2315: Eventual Consistency]] came out as a new header text was finally inserted after almost two months without one. | ||
**Cueball is standing to the left and speaks a single line of text: "Black Lives Matter" | **Cueball is standing to the left and speaks a single line of text: "Black Lives Matter" | ||
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===2020-04-04 - Put together by=== | ===2020-04-04 - Put together by=== | ||
− | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20200404014814/ | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20200404014814/http://xkcd.com/ 2020-04-04]. |
**[[2288: Collector's Edition]] came out and the header changed. | **[[2288: Collector's Edition]] came out and the header changed. | ||
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***Note: For technical reasons Wednesday's comic will be posted Thursday instead. Apologies for the delay! | ***Note: For technical reasons Wednesday's comic will be posted Thursday instead. Apologies for the delay! | ||
*This finally stopped the promotion of the [[How To]] book. | *This finally stopped the promotion of the [[How To]] book. | ||
− | **It had then been part of the header for well over a year since [ | + | **It had then been part of the header for well over a year since [http://web.archive.org/web/20190206060904/https://xkcd.com/ 2019-02-06]. |
*It stayed up a day longer than planed as the fool's comic, [[2288: Collector's Edition]] was first released on Friday, so the note was still up on [https://web.archive.org/web/20200403012612/https://xkcd.com/ 2020-04-03]. | *It stayed up a day longer than planed as the fool's comic, [[2288: Collector's Edition]] was first released on Friday, so the note was still up on [https://web.archive.org/web/20200403012612/https://xkcd.com/ 2020-04-03]. | ||
**[[2287: Pathogen Resistance]] thus stayed two extra day on the front page, and the third comic of that week, [[2289: Scenario 4]] was released already the day after the Fool's comic, even though it was thus [[2289:_Scenario_4#Trivia|on a Saturday]]! | **[[2287: Pathogen Resistance]] thus stayed two extra day on the front page, and the third comic of that week, [[2289: Scenario 4]] was released already the day after the Fool's comic, even though it was thus [[2289:_Scenario_4#Trivia|on a Saturday]]! | ||
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*It was last up on [https://web.archive.org/web/20200401221435/https://xkcd.com/ 2020-04-01] when [[2287: Pathogen Resistance]] was on the front page. | *It was last up on [https://web.archive.org/web/20200401221435/https://xkcd.com/ 2020-04-01] when [[2287: Pathogen Resistance]] was on the front page. | ||
**It was the problems with [[:Category:April fools' comics|April fools' comic]] of 2020 that finally stopped the promotion of the [[How To]] book. | **It was the problems with [[:Category:April fools' comics|April fools' comic]] of 2020 that finally stopped the promotion of the [[How To]] book. | ||
− | **It had then been part of the header for well over a year since [ | + | **It had then been part of the header for well over a year since [http://web.archive.org/web/20190206060904/https://xkcd.com/ 2019-02-06]. |
===2019-12-02 - Into Science=== | ===2019-12-02 - Into Science=== | ||
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***''Boom'' | ***''Boom'' | ||
***You can get it here: | ***You can get it here: | ||
− | ***[https://www.amazon.com/How-Absurd-Scientific-Real-World-Problems/dp/0525537090/ Amazon], [ | + | ***[https://www.amazon.com/How-Absurd-Scientific-Real-World-Problems/dp/0525537090/ Amazon], [http://links.penguinrandomhouse.com/type/affiliate/isbn/9780525537090/siteID/8001/retailerid/2/trackingcode/PRH5522E62429 B&N], [http://links.penguinrandomhouse.com/type/affiliate/isbn/9780525537090/siteID/8001/retailerid/6/trackingcode/penguinrandom IndieBound], [https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/how-to/id1451461524?mt=11 Apple], [https://www.audible.com/search?advsearchKeywords=How+To+Randall+Munroe&source_code=COMA0213WS031709&SID=PRHA9A5E24CFB--9780525635680 Audible], [http://links.penguinrandomhouse.com/type/affiliate/isbn/9780525537090/siteID/8001/retailerid/23/trackingcode/PRH3D17167A3B Target] |
*It was last up on [https://web.archive.org/web/20200115155040/https://xkcd.com/ 2020-01-15] when [[2255: Tattoo Ideas]] was on the front page. | *It was last up on [https://web.archive.org/web/20200115155040/https://xkcd.com/ 2020-01-15] when [[2255: Tattoo Ideas]] was on the front page. | ||
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***''Boom'' | ***''Boom'' | ||
***You can get it here: | ***You can get it here: | ||
− | ***[https://www.amazon.com/How-Absurd-Scientific-Real-World-Problems/dp/0525537090/ Amazon], [ | + | ***[https://www.amazon.com/How-Absurd-Scientific-Real-World-Problems/dp/0525537090/ Amazon], [http://links.penguinrandomhouse.com/type/affiliate/isbn/9780525537090/siteID/8001/retailerid/2/trackingcode/PRH5522E62429 B&N], [http://links.penguinrandomhouse.com/type/affiliate/isbn/9780525537090/siteID/8001/retailerid/6/trackingcode/penguinrandom IndieBound], [https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/how-to/id1451461524?mt=11 Apple], [https://www.audible.com/search?advsearchKeywords=How+To+Randall+Munroe&source_code=COMA0213WS031709&SID=PRHA9A5E24CFB--9780525635680 Audible], [http://links.penguinrandomhouse.com/type/affiliate/isbn/9780525537090/siteID/8001/retailerid/23/trackingcode/PRH3D17167A3B Target] |
*It was last up on [https://web.archive.org/web/20191201191025/https://xkcd.com/ 2019-12-01] when [[2235: Group Chat Rules]] was on the front page. | *It was last up on [https://web.archive.org/web/20191201191025/https://xkcd.com/ 2019-12-01] when [[2235: Group Chat Rules]] was on the front page. | ||
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***My new book ''How To'' is out now! You can get it here. | ***My new book ''How To'' is out now! You can get it here. | ||
− | ***[https://www.amazon.com/How-Absurd-Scientific-Real-World-Problems/dp/0525537090/ Amazon], [ | + | ***[https://www.amazon.com/How-Absurd-Scientific-Real-World-Problems/dp/0525537090/ Amazon], [http://links.penguinrandomhouse.com/type/affiliate/isbn/9780525537090/siteID/8001/retailerid/2/trackingcode/PRH5522E62429 B&N], [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-randall-munroe/1130494832?ean=9780525686910#/ B&N Exclusive Edition], [http://links.penguinrandomhouse.com/type/affiliate/isbn/9780525537090/siteID/8001/retailerid/6/trackingcode/penguinrandom IndieBound], [https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/how-to/id1451461524?mt=11 Apple], [https://www.audible.com/search?advsearchKeywords=How+To+Randall+Munroe&source_code=COMA0213WS031709&SID=PRHA9A5E24CFB--9780525635680 Audible], [http://links.penguinrandomhouse.com/type/affiliate/isbn/9780525537090/siteID/8001/retailerid/23/trackingcode/PRH3D17167A3B Target] I'll be at New York Comic Con! I'm giving [https://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/Explore/Panels/Panels-And-Screenings/#/event/how-todo-anything-with-randall-munroe-creator-of-xkcd a talk on Thursday], and on |
***Friday [https://smbc-comics.com/ Zach Weinersmith] and I will be hosting [https://www.caveat.nyc/event/how-to--absurd-scientific-advice-for-common-real-world-problems-10-4-2019 an event at Caveat NYC]. | ***Friday [https://smbc-comics.com/ Zach Weinersmith] and I will be hosting [https://www.caveat.nyc/event/how-to--absurd-scientific-advice-for-common-real-world-problems-10-4-2019 an event at Caveat NYC]. | ||
**The image is a link to the [https://xkcd.com/how-to/ How To book page] on xkcd. | **The image is a link to the [https://xkcd.com/how-to/ How To book page] on xkcd. | ||
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***Writing my new book '''''How To''''' was tons of fun and I'm so proud of the result. It's out now-<u>Click Here</u> to order! | ***Writing my new book '''''How To''''' was tons of fun and I'm so proud of the result. It's out now-<u>Click Here</u> to order! | ||
− | ***Order: [https://www.amazon.com/How-Absurd-Scientific-Real-World-Problems/dp/0525537090/ Amazon], [ | + | ***Order: [https://www.amazon.com/How-Absurd-Scientific-Real-World-Problems/dp/0525537090/ Amazon], [http://links.penguinrandomhouse.com/type/affiliate/isbn/9780525537090/siteID/8001/retailerid/2/trackingcode/PRH5522E62429 B&N], [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-randall-munroe/1130494832?ean=9780525686910#/ B&N Exclusive Edition], [http://links.penguinrandomhouse.com/type/affiliate/isbn/9780525537090/siteID/8001/retailerid/6/trackingcode/penguinrandom IndieBound], [https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/how-to/id1451461524?mt=11 Apple], [https://www.audible.com/search?advsearchKeywords=How+To+Randall+Munroe&source_code=COMA0213WS031709&SID=PRHA9A5E24CFB--9780525635680 Audible], [http://links.penguinrandomhouse.com/type/affiliate/isbn/9780525537090/siteID/8001/retailerid/23/trackingcode/PRH3D17167A3B Target] |
**The image is a link to the [https://xkcd.com/how-to/ How To book page] on xkcd. | **The image is a link to the [https://xkcd.com/how-to/ How To book page] on xkcd. | ||
***The new link to Target seems to go the main page rather than to [https://intl.target.com/p/how-to-by-randall-munroe-hardcover/-/A-76508342 their How To book page]... Probably an error on Randall's part. | ***The new link to Target seems to go the main page rather than to [https://intl.target.com/p/how-to-by-randall-munroe-hardcover/-/A-76508342 their How To book page]... Probably an error on Randall's part. | ||
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***How To is available now! | ***How To is available now! | ||
***Learn how to open bottles with nuclear weapons and how to be on time for meetings by altering the Earths rotation. The book also features advice from real-life experts including Chris Hadfield and Serena Williams. | ***Learn how to open bottles with nuclear weapons and how to be on time for meetings by altering the Earths rotation. The book also features advice from real-life experts including Chris Hadfield and Serena Williams. | ||
− | ***Order: [https://www.amazon.com/How-Absurd-Scientific-Real-World-Problems/dp/0525537090/ Amazon], [ | + | ***Order: [https://www.amazon.com/How-Absurd-Scientific-Real-World-Problems/dp/0525537090/ Amazon], [http://links.penguinrandomhouse.com/type/affiliate/isbn/9780525537090/siteID/8001/retailerid/2/trackingcode/PRH5522E62429 B&N], [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-randall-munroe/1130494832?ean=9780525686910#/ B&N Exclusive Edition], [http://links.penguinrandomhouse.com/type/affiliate/isbn/9780525537090/siteID/8001/retailerid/6/trackingcode/penguinrandom IndieBound],[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/how-to/id1451461524?mt=11 Apple], [https://www.audible.com/search?advsearchKeywords=How+To+Randall+Munroe&source_code=COMA0213WS031709&SID=PRHA9A5E24CFB--9780525635680 Audible] |
**The image is a link to the [https://xkcd.com/how-to/ How To book page] on xkcd. | **The image is a link to the [https://xkcd.com/how-to/ How To book page] on xkcd. | ||
**{{w|Serena Williams}} is a famous tennis player who was also featured in one of the [[:Category:Book promotion|promotion comics]] for How To: [[2190: Serena Versus the Drones]] | **{{w|Serena Williams}} is a famous tennis player who was also featured in one of the [[:Category:Book promotion|promotion comics]] for How To: [[2190: Serena Versus the Drones]] | ||
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*Up till [https://web.archive.org/web/20190922143253/https://xkcd.com/ 2019-09-22] it looked like this. | *Up till [https://web.archive.org/web/20190922143253/https://xkcd.com/ 2019-09-22] it looked like this. | ||
**Then on [https://web.archive.org/web/20190923145251/https://xkcd.com/ 2019-09-23] and extra link was added after Audible: | **Then on [https://web.archive.org/web/20190923145251/https://xkcd.com/ 2019-09-23] and extra link was added after Audible: | ||
− | ***[ | + | ***[http://links.penguinrandomhouse.com/type/affiliate/isbn/9780525537090/siteID/8001/retailerid/23/trackingcode/PRH3D17167A3B Target]. |
**[[2205: Types of Approximation]] was up when this change occurred during a weekend. | **[[2205: Types of Approximation]] was up when this change occurred during a weekend. | ||
*It ended on [https://web.archive.org/web/20190929223547/https://xkcd.com/ 2019-09-29] when [[2208: Drone Fishing]] was up. | *It ended on [https://web.archive.org/web/20190929223547/https://xkcd.com/ 2019-09-29] when [[2208: Drone Fishing]] was up. | ||
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20190904051509/https://xkcd.com/ 2019-09-04]. | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20190904051509/https://xkcd.com/ 2019-09-04]. | ||
**[[2198: Throw]] was already up when the header changed slightly, as the text below Happy release day changed. | **[[2198: Throw]] was already up when the header changed slightly, as the text below Happy release day changed. | ||
− | *Most of the header stayed the same as the [[#2019-09-03 - Happy Release Day - | + | *Most of the header stayed the same as the [[#2019-09-03 - Happy Release Day - calender|day before]], but the reference to the Gregorian/Julian calender was changed. |
**The header consist of an image with the book shown both left and right of some text.Both books have blue title and author name, and white unreadable title and white drawing of Cueball flowing on two quadcopters to put in a light-bulb in a ceiling lamp, while White/Black? Hat is watching together with Megan comes who is holding a ladder. Beneath the image is the link on where to order it, now the preorder has been changed to order. | **The header consist of an image with the book shown both left and right of some text.Both books have blue title and author name, and white unreadable title and white drawing of Cueball flowing on two quadcopters to put in a light-bulb in a ceiling lamp, while White/Black? Hat is watching together with Megan comes who is holding a ladder. Beneath the image is the link on where to order it, now the preorder has been changed to order. | ||
***Between the two books are two sections of text above each other, the lover with smaller font and in brackets. | ***Between the two books are two sections of text above each other, the lover with smaller font and in brackets. | ||
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***(*Gregorian calendar. The Julian edition doesn't come out for 13 more days.) | ***(*Gregorian calendar. The Julian edition doesn't come out for 13 more days.) | ||
***How To Randall Munroe | ***How To Randall Munroe | ||
− | ***Order: [https://www.amazon.com/How-Absurd-Scientific-Real-World-Problems/dp/0525537090/ Amazon],[ | + | ***Order: [https://www.amazon.com/How-Absurd-Scientific-Real-World-Problems/dp/0525537090/ Amazon],[http://links.penguinrandomhouse.com/type/affiliate/isbn/9780525537090/siteID/8001/retailerid/2/trackingcode/PRH5522E62429 Barnes & Noble],[http://links.penguinrandomhouse.com/type/affiliate/isbn/9780525537090/siteID/8001/retailerid/6/trackingcode/penguinrandom IndieBound],[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/how-to/id1451461524?mt=11 Apple Books] |
**The image is a link to the [https://xkcd.com/how-to/ How To book page] on xkcd. | **The image is a link to the [https://xkcd.com/how-to/ How To book page] on xkcd. | ||
**Most of the world uses the {{w|Gregorian calendar}}, but before it was taken into use, the {{w|Julian calendar}} was in use. | **Most of the world uses the {{w|Gregorian calendar}}, but before it was taken into use, the {{w|Julian calendar}} was in use. | ||
***The Julian calendar does not take into account that every 100 years a leap year should be passed as in the Gregorian calendar, and thus it is at the moment 13 days behind, as it has has this many February 29th too many. Since there should actually be a leap year every 400 year, and the last of those was 2000, then it has been 13 days since 1900, and will stay like this until 2100 when it will become 14 days. | ***The Julian calendar does not take into account that every 100 years a leap year should be passed as in the Gregorian calendar, and thus it is at the moment 13 days behind, as it has has this many February 29th too many. Since there should actually be a leap year every 400 year, and the last of those was 2000, then it has been 13 days since 1900, and will stay like this until 2100 when it will become 14 days. | ||
***The image is a link to the [https://xkcd.com/how-to/ How To book page] on xkcd. | ***The image is a link to the [https://xkcd.com/how-to/ How To book page] on xkcd. | ||
− | **Already the next day the part of the header below happy release day about the Gregorian | + | **Already the next day the part of the header below happy release day about the Gregorian calender changed. See [[#2019-09-04 - Happy Release Day - bookstore|above]]. |
===2019-08-27 - Out in a week=== | ===2019-08-27 - Out in a week=== | ||
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***My new book, How To, comes out next week! | ***My new book, How To, comes out next week! | ||
***Read an exclusive excerpt about transmission [https://blog.xkcd.com/2019/08/26/how-to-send-a-file/ here]. | ***Read an exclusive excerpt about transmission [https://blog.xkcd.com/2019/08/26/how-to-send-a-file/ here]. | ||
− | ***[Four links in gray blue are given with the first words in black:] Preorder ''How To'': [https://www.amazon.com/How-Absurd-Scientific-Real-World-Problems/dp/0525537090/ Amazon],[ | + | ***[Four links in gray blue are given with the first words in black:] Preorder ''How To'': [https://www.amazon.com/How-Absurd-Scientific-Real-World-Problems/dp/0525537090/ Amazon],[http://links.penguinrandomhouse.com/type/affiliate/isbn/9780525537090/siteID/8001/retailerid/2/trackingcode/PRH5522E62429 Barnes & Noble],[http://links.penguinrandomhouse.com/type/affiliate/isbn/9780525537090/siteID/8001/retailerid/6/trackingcode/penguinrandom IndieBound],[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/how-to/id1451461524?mt=11 Apple Books] |
**Later [https://web.archive.org/web/20190827184229/https://xkcd.com/2194/ on the same day], (and here for the next day [https://web.archive.org/web/20190828095401/https://xkcd.com/ 2019-08-27] for the front page), more text and links where added, plus the order of the text was changed. | **Later [https://web.archive.org/web/20190827184229/https://xkcd.com/2194/ on the same day], (and here for the next day [https://web.archive.org/web/20190828095401/https://xkcd.com/ 2019-08-27] for the front page), more text and links where added, plus the order of the text was changed. | ||
**The later text was: | **The later text was: | ||
***My new book, [https://xkcd.com/how-to/ How To], comes out in a week! ([https://blog.xkcd.com/2019/08/23/book-tour-and-contest-winner/ Book tour info]) | ***My new book, [https://xkcd.com/how-to/ How To], comes out in a week! ([https://blog.xkcd.com/2019/08/23/book-tour-and-contest-winner/ Book tour info]) | ||
***You can preorder it now to get a copy when it's released: | ***You can preorder it now to get a copy when it's released: | ||
− | ***[https://www.amazon.com/How-Absurd-Scientific-Real-World-Problems/dp/0525537090/ Amazon],[ | + | ***[https://www.amazon.com/How-Absurd-Scientific-Real-World-Problems/dp/0525537090/ Amazon],[http://links.penguinrandomhouse.com/type/affiliate/isbn/9780525537090/siteID/8001/retailerid/2/trackingcode/PRH5522E62429 Barnes & Noble],[http://links.penguinrandomhouse.com/type/affiliate/isbn/9780525537090/siteID/8001/retailerid/6/trackingcode/penguinrandom IndieBound],[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/how-to/id1451461524?mt=11 Apple Books] |
***You can also read an exclusive excerpt about file transfers [https://blog.xkcd.com/2019/08/26/how-to-send-a-file/ here]. | ***You can also read an exclusive excerpt about file transfers [https://blog.xkcd.com/2019/08/26/how-to-send-a-file/ here]. | ||
**The link to the book tour also include the winner of the [[#2019-06-25 - People with books|contest]] to get Randall to add "your" city to his book tour. | **The link to the book tour also include the winner of the [[#2019-06-25 - People with books|contest]] to get Randall to add "your" city to his book tour. | ||
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===2019-08-06 - Win a sketch=== | ===2019-08-06 - Win a sketch=== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20190806052948/https://xkcd.com/ 2019-08-06]. |
**[[2185: Cumulonimbus]] was up when the header changed. | **[[2185: Cumulonimbus]] was up when the header changed. | ||
***Most likely the header changed when that comic came out on 2019-08-05. But the previous header was also out during that day. | ***Most likely the header changed when that comic came out on 2019-08-05. But the previous header was also out during that day. | ||
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***Want to win a sketch of yourself as a stick figure? [https://blog.xkcd.com/2019/08/05/win-an-xkcd-sketch/ Click here] to find out how! | ***Want to win a sketch of yourself as a stick figure? [https://blog.xkcd.com/2019/08/05/win-an-xkcd-sketch/ Click here] to find out how! | ||
− | ***[Four links in gray blue are given with the first words in black:] Preorder ''How To'': [https://www.amazon.com/How-Absurd-Scientific-Real-World-Problems/dp/0525537090/ Amazon],[ | + | ***[Four links in gray blue are given with the first words in black:] Preorder ''How To'': [https://www.amazon.com/How-Absurd-Scientific-Real-World-Problems/dp/0525537090/ Amazon],[http://links.penguinrandomhouse.com/type/affiliate/isbn/9780525537090/siteID/8001/retailerid/2/trackingcode/PRH5522E62429 Barnes & Noble],[http://links.penguinrandomhouse.com/type/affiliate/isbn/9780525537090/siteID/8001/retailerid/6/trackingcode/penguinrandom IndieBound],[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/how-to/id1451461524?mt=11 Apple Books] |
****The entire picture is a [https://blog.xkcd.com/2019/08/05/win-an-xkcd-sketch/ link] to a [[Blag]] post: ''Win an xkcd sketch'' | ****The entire picture is a [https://blog.xkcd.com/2019/08/05/win-an-xkcd-sketch/ link] to a [[Blag]] post: ''Win an xkcd sketch'' | ||
****That is even though only the click here part of the text is in blue, like a link. | ****That is even though only the click here part of the text is in blue, like a link. | ||
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===2019-08-03 - First look inside=== | ===2019-08-03 - First look inside=== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20190803222711/https://xkcd.com/ 2019-08-03]. |
**[[2184: Unpopular Opinions]] was up when the header changed. | **[[2184: Unpopular Opinions]] was up when the header changed. | ||
**Randall continues to promote his new book, [[How To]], now stating that it comes out next month. | **Randall continues to promote his new book, [[How To]], now stating that it comes out next month. | ||
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***[These two pages also became part of a special comic relased during the weekend when this header was up: [[Disappearing Sunday Update]].] | ***[These two pages also became part of a special comic relased during the weekend when this header was up: [[Disappearing Sunday Update]].] | ||
***[The [[Disappearing_Sunday_Update#Transcript|transcript of that comic]] describes the images in the open book.] | ***[The [[Disappearing_Sunday_Update#Transcript|transcript of that comic]] describes the images in the open book.] | ||
− | ***[Four links in gray blue are given with the first word in black:] Preorder:[https://www.amazon.com/How-Absurd-Scientific-Real-World-Problems/dp/0525537090/ Amazon],[ | + | ***[Four links in gray blue are given with the first word in black:] Preorder:[https://www.amazon.com/How-Absurd-Scientific-Real-World-Problems/dp/0525537090/ Amazon],[http://links.penguinrandomhouse.com/type/affiliate/isbn/9780525537090/siteID/8001/retailerid/2/trackingcode/PRH5522E62429 Barnes & Noble],[http://links.penguinrandomhouse.com/type/affiliate/isbn/9780525537090/siteID/8001/retailerid/6/trackingcode/penguinrandom IndieBound],[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/how-to/id1451461524?mt=11 Apple Books] |
****The entire picture is a [https://blog.xkcd.com/2019/08/02/how-to-chapter-list-and-introduction/ link] to a [[Blag]] post: ''How To: Chapter list and introduction''. | ****The entire picture is a [https://blog.xkcd.com/2019/08/02/how-to-chapter-list-and-introduction/ link] to a [[Blag]] post: ''How To: Chapter list and introduction''. | ||
− | *It stayed up like this while the special [[Disappearing Sunday Update]] came out on Sunday 2019-08-04, and was there still on Monday [ | + | *It stayed up like this while the special [[Disappearing Sunday Update]] came out on Sunday 2019-08-04, and was there still on Monday [ http://web.archive.org/web/20190805050812/https://www.xkcd.com/ 2019-08-05], at least during the time that the Sudan Update was still up. |
− | **When the next comic came out late that Monday, it probably disappeared along with the Disappearing comic, but the first update with the next header is from Tuesday [ | + | **When the next comic came out late that Monday, it probably disappeared along with the Disappearing comic, but the first update with the next header is from Tuesday [http://web.archive.org/web/20190806052948/https://xkcd.com/ 2019-08-06], but the Monday comic [[2185: Cumulonimbus]] was still on the front page at that time,. |
===2019-07-23 - Back to previous header=== | ===2019-07-23 - Back to previous header=== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20190723205152/https://xkcd.com/ 2019-07-23]. |
**[[2179: NWS Warnings]] was up when the header changed. | **[[2179: NWS Warnings]] was up when the header changed. | ||
*It returned to the previous header from before the ComicCon header, see [[#2019-07-10 - Adding links|2019-07-10]] | *It returned to the previous header from before the ComicCon header, see [[#2019-07-10 - Adding links|2019-07-10]] | ||
− | *It stayed up until [ | + | *It stayed up until [http://web.archive.org/web/20190802192259/https://xkcd.com/ 2019-08-02] while [[2184: Unpopular Opinions]] was up. The day after when it changed that comic was still up. |
===2019-07-15 - ComiCon=== | ===2019-07-15 - ComiCon=== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20190715181016/http://xkcd.com/ 2019-07-15]. |
**[[2176: How Hacking Works]] was up when the header changed. | **[[2176: How Hacking Works]] was up when the header changed. | ||
*Randall tells that he will be at ComicCon and links to his plans there. | *Randall tells that he will be at ComicCon and links to his plans there. | ||
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**Finally he also handed out signed copies of his new [[How To]] book more than a month before official release. | **Finally he also handed out signed copies of his new [[How To]] book more than a month before official release. | ||
***So still promoting the book, also in this header... | ***So still promoting the book, also in this header... | ||
− | *It stayed up until [ | + | *It stayed up until [http://web.archive.org/web/20190722192637/https://www.xkcd.com/ 2019-07-22] the day after the ComiCon ended, while [[2178: Expiration Date High Score]] was up. |
**Then it returned to the previous header from before the ComicCon announcement when [[2179: NWS Warnings]] came out. | **Then it returned to the previous header from before the ComicCon announcement when [[2179: NWS Warnings]] came out. | ||
===2019-07-10 - Adding links=== | ===2019-07-10 - Adding links=== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20190710165920/https://xkcd.com/ 2019-07-10]. |
**[[2173: Trained a Neural Net]] was still up when the header changed slightly from that fro the day before. | **[[2173: Trained a Neural Net]] was still up when the header changed slightly from that fro the day before. | ||
**Only change was that beneath the picture, see [[#2019-07-09 - Drawings from How To|2019-07-09]], there is now a list of four links to companies where the book can be preordered. | **Only change was that beneath the picture, see [[#2019-07-09 - Drawings from How To|2019-07-09]], there is now a list of four links to companies where the book can be preordered. | ||
**The extra text: | **The extra text: | ||
− | ***[Four links in gray blue are given with the first word in black:] Preorder:[https://www.amazon.com/How-Absurd-Scientific-Real-World-Problems/dp/0525537090/ Amazon],[ | + | ***[Four links in gray blue are given with the first word in black:] Preorder:[https://www.amazon.com/How-Absurd-Scientific-Real-World-Problems/dp/0525537090/ Amazon],[http://links.penguinrandomhouse.com/type/affiliate/isbn/9780525537090/siteID/8001/retailerid/2/trackingcode/PRH5522E62429 Barnes & Noble],[http://links.penguinrandomhouse.com/type/affiliate/isbn/9780525537090/siteID/8001/retailerid/6/trackingcode/penguinrandom IndieBound],[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/how-to/id1451461524?mt=11 Apple Books] |
*Note that the day after this change, [https://web.archive.org/web/20190711172451/https://xkcd.com/ 2019-07-11], a link to [[How To]] was added to the [[Design_of_xkcd.com#xkcd_links|links]] in the top left corner of xkcd. | *Note that the day after this change, [https://web.archive.org/web/20190711172451/https://xkcd.com/ 2019-07-11], a link to [[How To]] was added to the [[Design_of_xkcd.com#xkcd_links|links]] in the top left corner of xkcd. | ||
− | *The header stayed like this until [ | + | *The header stayed like this until [http://web.archive.org/web/20190714175710/https://xkcd.com/ 2019-07-14] when [[2175: Flag Interpretation]] was up. When it changed the day after [[2176: How Hacking Works]] was up. |
===2019-07-09 - Drawings from How To=== | ===2019-07-09 - Drawings from How To=== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20190709162102/https://xkcd.com/ 2019-07-09]. |
**[[2173: Trained a Neural Net]] was up when the header changed. | **[[2173: Trained a Neural Net]] was up when the header changed. | ||
**Randall continues to promote his new book, [[How To]]. | **Randall continues to promote his new book, [[How To]]. | ||
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===2019-06-25 - People with books=== | ===2019-06-25 - People with books=== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20190625190843/https://xkcd.com/ 2019-06-25]. |
**[[2167: Motivated Reasoning Olympics]] was up when the header changed. | **[[2167: Motivated Reasoning Olympics]] was up when the header changed. | ||
**Randall continues to promote his new book, [[How To]], and his book tour. | **Randall continues to promote his new book, [[How To]], and his book tour. | ||
***The image now shows 15 people standing side by side each holding a book up in front of them with unreadable titles. | ***The image now shows 15 people standing side by side each holding a book up in front of them with unreadable titles. | ||
− | ***From left: [[Megan]], [[Cueball]], a man with blonde hair, [[ | + | ***From left: [[Megan]], [[Cueball]], a man with blonde hair, [[Science Girl]], [[Blondie]], [[Hairy]], another Hairy, [[White Hat]], a kid with curly hair, [[Hairbun]], another Cueball, another Megan, a guy with a knit cap, [[Ponytail]] and [[Beret Guy]]. |
***Above them is a text message. | ***Above them is a text message. | ||
**The text: | **The text: | ||
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****A longer sentence will improve your chances. | ****A longer sentence will improve your chances. | ||
*****This is indeed what this header picture shows. | *****This is indeed what this header picture shows. | ||
− | *The header stayed like this until [ | + | *The header stayed like this until [http://web.archive.org/web/20190708155517/https://xkcd.com/ 2019-07-08] when [[2172: Lunar Cycles]] was up. When it changed the day after [[2173: Trained a Neural Net]] was up. |
===2019-06-15 - Adding dates=== | ===2019-06-15 - Adding dates=== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20190615100645/http://xkcd.com/ 2019-06-15] |
**[[2163: Chernobyl]] was up when the header changed. | **[[2163: Chernobyl]] was up when the header changed. | ||
**Randall only made a small change to the one that had been up for four days at this time. | **Randall only made a small change to the one that had been up for four days at this time. | ||
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****The entire picture is a [https://blog.xkcd.com/2019/06/10/book-tour-announcement/ link] to the official book tour announcement posted on the [[Blag]], with all cities and dates listed with details. | ****The entire picture is a [https://blog.xkcd.com/2019/06/10/book-tour-announcement/ link] to the official book tour announcement posted on the [[Blag]], with all cities and dates listed with details. | ||
****Randall has previously made it clear, in [[1572: xkcd Survey]], that he knows how to make an image a link, but not how to put the link only where he says to click. But it is easier to make a place for people to click than tell them this... | ****Randall has previously made it clear, in [[1572: xkcd Survey]], that he knows how to make an image a link, but not how to put the link only where he says to click. But it is easier to make a place for people to click than tell them this... | ||
− | *The header stayed like this until 2019-06-25, when it changed while [[2167: Motivated Reasoning Olympics]] was up. But this one was still up when that comic came out the day before [ | + | *The header stayed like this until 2019-06-25, when it changed while [[2167: Motivated Reasoning Olympics]] was up. But this one was still up when that comic came out the day before [http://web.archive.org/web/20190624162740/https://xkcd.com/ 2019-06-24]. |
===2019-06-11 - Book tour=== | ===2019-06-11 - Book tour=== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20190611031920/https://xkcd.com/ 2019-06-11] |
**[[2161: An Apple a Day]] was up when the header changed. | **[[2161: An Apple a Day]] was up when the header changed. | ||
***'''Note''' when this change happened two new links was added to the [[Design_of_xkcd.com#xkcd_links|xkcd links]] section of xkcd. | ***'''Note''' when this change happened two new links was added to the [[Design_of_xkcd.com#xkcd_links|xkcd links]] section of xkcd. | ||
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****Make a story using only book titles and get the books used to be held up by different individuals. | ****Make a story using only book titles and get the books used to be held up by different individuals. | ||
****Only US cities can apply. | ****Only US cities can apply. | ||
− | **The header only stayed exactly like this for three days, and was still up on [ | + | **The header only stayed exactly like this for three days, and was still up on [http://web.archive.org/web/20190614094729/https://xkcd.com/ 2019-06-14] when [[2162: Literary Opinions]] was on the front page. |
***Then it changed slightly to indicate that the picture was a link which was not clear before. See above. | ***Then it changed slightly to indicate that the picture was a link which was not clear before. See above. | ||
===2019-05-17 - Back to previous header=== | ===2019-05-17 - Back to previous header=== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20190517103928/https://xkcd.com/ 2019-05-17]: |
**[[2150: XKeyboarCD]] was still up when the header changed. | **[[2150: XKeyboarCD]] was still up when the header changed. | ||
*It changed back to the exact same heading as before the one with Google reader here below. | *It changed back to the exact same heading as before the one with Google reader here below. | ||
**See [[#2019-02-06 - How to book|2019-02-06]] below for all details. | **See [[#2019-02-06 - How to book|2019-02-06]] below for all details. | ||
− | **It stayed up for more than three weeks and was still up on [ | + | **It stayed up for more than three weeks and was still up on [http://web.archive.org/web/20190610055519/https://www.xkcd.com/ 2019-06-10], while [[2160: Ken Burns Theory]] was still up on the day the next comic [[2161: An Apple a Day]] was to be released (where the new header could be found at least the next day, but maybe from the release of that comic?). Then it changed to announce the book tour for his new book. |
===2019-04-23 - Google Reader=== | ===2019-04-23 - Google Reader=== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20190423155458/https://xkcd.com/ 2019-04-23]: |
**[[2140: Reinvent the Wheel]] came out when it changed, ending a more than two and half month long [[#2019-02-06 - How to book|promotion]] of Randall's new book [[How To]]. | **[[2140: Reinvent the Wheel]] came out when it changed, ending a more than two and half month long [[#2019-02-06 - How to book|promotion]] of Randall's new book [[How To]]. | ||
**Randall changed the header text to ask if the reader still mourned the loss of {{w|Google Reader}} which closed on 2013-07-01, almost 6 years before this comic.. | **Randall changed the header text to ask if the reader still mourned the loss of {{w|Google Reader}} which closed on 2013-07-01, almost 6 years before this comic.. | ||
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***the following text is written above it: | ***the following text is written above it: | ||
***To receive the comic and news postings in your inbox, subscribe here. | ***To receive the comic and news postings in your inbox, subscribe here. | ||
− | **It stayed up for more than three weeks and was still up on [ | + | **It stayed up for more than three weeks and was still up on [http://web.archive.org/web/20190516100403/https://xkcd.com/ 2019-05-16], when [[2150: XKeyboarCD]] was up. Then it changed back to the promotion of his new book. |
===2019-02-06 - How to book=== | ===2019-02-06 - How to book=== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20190206060904/https://xkcd.com/ 2019-02-06]: |
**[[2107: Launch Risk]] was up at the time when it changed, having been up since Monday the 4th of February. | **[[2107: Launch Risk]] was up at the time when it changed, having been up since Monday the 4th of February. | ||
− | ***Here it can be seen being on the front of xkcd on [ | + | ***Here it can be seen being on the front of xkcd on [http://web.archive.org/web/20190205050302/https://xkcd.com/ 2019-02-05], without the new text. This was also the last time the standard header text was used in several months. |
***[[2108: Carbonated Beverage Language Map]] came up later on the day the header changed. | ***[[2108: Carbonated Beverage Language Map]] came up later on the day the header changed. | ||
**Randall changed the header text to promote his newest book ''[[How To]]'' to be released 7 months later. | **Randall changed the header text to promote his newest book ''[[How To]]'' to be released 7 months later. | ||
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***[Normal size sub header:] Absurd Scientific Answers to Common Real-world Problems | ***[Normal size sub header:] Absurd Scientific Answers to Common Real-world Problems | ||
***[In smaller gray font below:] Available September 3, 2019. | ***[In smaller gray font below:] Available September 3, 2019. | ||
− | ***[Four links in gray blue are given with the first word still in gray:] Preorder:[https://www.amazon.com/How-Absurd-Scientific-Real-World-Problems/dp/0525537090/ Amazon],[ | + | ***[Four links in gray blue are given with the first word still in gray:] Preorder:[https://www.amazon.com/How-Absurd-Scientific-Real-World-Problems/dp/0525537090/ Amazon],[http://links.penguinrandomhouse.com/type/affiliate/isbn/9780525537090/siteID/8001/retailerid/2/trackingcode/PRH5522E62429 Barnes & Noble],[http://links.penguinrandomhouse.com/type/affiliate/isbn/9780525537090/siteID/8001/retailerid/6/trackingcode/penguinrandom IndieBound],[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/how-to/id1451461524?mt=11 Apple Books] |
− | **It stayed up for more than two and a half month and was still up on [ | + | **It stayed up for more than two and a half month and was still up on [http://web.archive.org/web/20190422030324/https://xkcd.com/ 2019-04-22], when [[2139: Email Settings]] was up. Then it finally changed to a new header without going back to the standard. |
===2018-11-07 - Back to standard text=== | ===2018-11-07 - Back to standard text=== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20181107144453/https://www.xkcd.com/ 2018-11-07] |
**The text returned to the standard xkcd header: | **The text returned to the standard xkcd header: | ||
***xkcd updates every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. | ***xkcd updates every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. | ||
− | **It stayed like this until [[2107: Launch Risk]] was up on [ | + | **It stayed like this until [[2107: Launch Risk]] was up on [http://web.archive.org/web/20190205050302/https://xkcd.com/ 2019-02-05], so two days less than three months. |
***After this it did not return to the standard text for almost three years, but just short of a month before the third year without it, it returned on [[#2022-01-08 - Back to standard text|2022-01-08]]. | ***After this it did not return to the standard text for almost three years, but just short of a month before the third year without it, it returned on [[#2022-01-08 - Back to standard text|2022-01-08]]. | ||
===2018-11-06 - Election Day=== | ===2018-11-06 - Election Day=== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20181106122850/https://xkcd.com/ 2018-11-06]: |
**[[2068: Election Night]] (on election day the day after this comic was released). | **[[2068: Election Night]] (on election day the day after this comic was released). | ||
− | ***It added a larger comic above the two links from the previous header. Those links of the previous header text was still up the day before [ | + | ***It added a larger comic above the two links from the previous header. Those links of the previous header text was still up the day before [http://web.archive.org/web/20181105105855/https://xkcd.com/ 2018-11-05], when [[2067: Challengers]] was still up. |
**Randall changed the xkcd header once more to try to make more people vote, and in this case help others to vote. | **Randall changed the xkcd header once more to try to make more people vote, and in this case help others to vote. | ||
***Once again directly related to the new comic about election night. | ***Once again directly related to the new comic about election night. | ||
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***Find out where to vote: [https://www.vote.org/ vote.org]. | ***Find out where to vote: [https://www.vote.org/ vote.org]. | ||
***See what's on your ballot: [https://www.ballotready.org/ BallotReady.org] | ***See what's on your ballot: [https://www.ballotready.org/ BallotReady.org] | ||
− | **It was only up one day and thus on ended the day after [ | + | **It was only up one day and thus on ended the day after [http://web.archive.org/web/20181107144453/https://www.xkcd.com/ 2018-11-07] when the next comic [[2069: Wishlist]] came out. |
***The text then returned to the standard xkcd header: xkcd updates every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. | ***The text then returned to the standard xkcd header: xkcd updates every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. | ||
− | ****It stayed like this until [[2107: Launch Risk]] was up on [ | + | ****It stayed like this until [[2107: Launch Risk]] was up on [http://web.archive.org/web/20190205050302/https://xkcd.com/ 2019-02-05]. |
===2018-11-02 - Where to vote=== | ===2018-11-02 - Where to vote=== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20181103021059/https://xkcd.com/ 2018-11-02]: |
**[[2067: Challengers]] (on the Friday, it was released). | **[[2067: Challengers]] (on the Friday, it was released). | ||
− | ***It added another link to the previous header text. That text was still up the day before on Thursday [ | + | ***It added another link to the previous header text. That text was still up the day before on Thursday [http://web.archive.org/web/20181102015102/https://xkcd.com/ 2018-11-01]. |
***That was while comic [[2066: Ballot Selfies]] was still up. | ***That was while comic [[2066: Ballot Selfies]] was still up. | ||
**Randall changed the xkcd header to let people know who is on their voting ballot, and as before there is also a link on how to register for voting. | **Randall changed the xkcd header to let people know who is on their voting ballot, and as before there is also a link on how to register for voting. | ||
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***See what's on your ballot: [https://www.ballotready.org/ BallotReady.org] | ***See what's on your ballot: [https://www.ballotready.org/ BallotReady.org] | ||
**This was done at this moment because the {{w|United States midterm election}} was held on {{w|United States elections, 2018|Tuesday, November 6, 2018}}, four days after the release of this comic. | **This was done at this moment because the {{w|United States midterm election}} was held on {{w|United States elections, 2018|Tuesday, November 6, 2018}}, four days after the release of this comic. | ||
− | **It was still up the day before the election day, [ | + | **It was still up the day before the election day, [http://web.archive.org/web/20181105105855/https://xkcd.com/ 2018-11-05], and then it changed with the next comic. |
===2018-10-22 - Register for voting=== | ===2018-10-22 - Register for voting=== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20181022120935/https://xkcd.com/ 2018-10-22]: |
**[[2061: Tectonics Game]] (on a Monday, the 3rd day after release of this Friday comic) | **[[2061: Tectonics Game]] (on a Monday, the 3rd day after release of this Friday comic) | ||
− | ***The standard text was still up Sunday [ | + | ***The standard text was still up Sunday [http://web.archive.org/web/20181021141446/https://xkcd.com/ 2018-10-21]. |
***The comic [[2062: Barnard's Star]] was released later that day. | ***The comic [[2062: Barnard's Star]] was released later that day. | ||
**Randall changed the xkcd header to try to get people to register for voting. | **Randall changed the xkcd header to try to get people to register for voting. | ||
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**This was done at this moment because the {{w|United States midterm election}} was held on {{w|United States elections, 2018|Tuesday, November 6, 2018}}, about two weeks after the release of this comic. | **This was done at this moment because the {{w|United States midterm election}} was held on {{w|United States elections, 2018|Tuesday, November 6, 2018}}, about two weeks after the release of this comic. | ||
***It is generally believed that many of those not voting would have chosen democrats on election day, and thus Randall has an interest in getting as many as possible to register, see [[1756: I'm With Her]] (apart from the fact that he also most likely thinks that it is important to use the right to vote). | ***It is generally believed that many of those not voting would have chosen democrats on election day, and thus Randall has an interest in getting as many as possible to register, see [[1756: I'm With Her]] (apart from the fact that he also most likely thinks that it is important to use the right to vote). | ||
− | **It ended on [ | + | **It ended on [http://web.archive.org/web/20181103021059/https://xkcd.com/ 2018-11-02], when [[2067: Challengers]] came out. |
− | ***It was still there while [[2066: Ballot Selfies]] was still up the day before on [ | + | ***It was still there while [[2066: Ballot Selfies]] was still up the day before on [http://web.archive.org/web/20181102015102/https://xkcd.com/ 2018-11-01]. |
===2018-09-13 - NY votes today=== | ===2018-09-13 - NY votes today=== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20180913133544/https://xkcd.com/ 2018-09-13] |
**[[2045: Social Media Announcement]] (the day after the release of the comic.) | **[[2045: Social Media Announcement]] (the day after the release of the comic.) | ||
− | ***It was not up when the comic was released on [ | + | ***It was not up when the comic was released on [http://web.archive.org/web/20180912131437/https://xkcd.com/ 2018-09-12]. |
**It was a short lived reminder that NY votes today below the usual standard text. | **It was a short lived reminder that NY votes today below the usual standard text. | ||
**The text: | **The text: | ||
***xkcd updates every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. | ***xkcd updates every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. | ||
***NY votes today! Find your polling place [https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov/ here]. (Zephyr Teachout for AG!) | ***NY votes today! Find your polling place [https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov/ here]. (Zephyr Teachout for AG!) | ||
− | **It ended with [[2046: Trum-]], the very next comic, on [ | + | **It ended with [[2046: Trum-]], the very next comic, on [http://web.archive.org/web/20180914175605/https://xkcd.com/ 2018-09-14], returning to the standard text. |
===2017-11-26 - Christmas gifts=== | ===2017-11-26 - Christmas gifts=== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20171126130857/http://xkcd.com/ 2017-11-26] |
− | **[[1920: Emoji Sports]] had been up two days [ | + | **[[1920: Emoji Sports]] had been up two days [http://web.archive.org/web/20171125125648/https://xkcd.com/ 2017-11-25] before the message changed from the normal version. But it changed the day before the next comic came up. |
***It was changed to a commercial for Christmas shopping with a code for getting 5$ of the price with a codes for different online shops. | ***It was changed to a commercial for Christmas shopping with a code for getting 5$ of the price with a codes for different online shops. | ||
**The text: | **The text: | ||
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***[https://www.amazon.com/What-International-Scientific-Hypothetical-Questions/dp/0544456866 What If?] and [https://www.amazon.com/Thing-Explainer-Complicated-Stuff-Simple/dp/0544668251 Thing Explainer] on Amazon with coupon code GIFTBOOK17. | ***[https://www.amazon.com/What-International-Scientific-Hypothetical-Questions/dp/0544456866 What If?] and [https://www.amazon.com/Thing-Explainer-Complicated-Stuff-Simple/dp/0544668251 Thing Explainer] on Amazon with coupon code GIFTBOOK17. | ||
***At Barnes & Noble, until Sunday you can get 20% off [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/what-if-serious-scientific-answers-to-absurd-hypothetical-questions-randall-munroe/1118864093 What If?] and [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/thing-explainer-randall-munroe/1121864432 Thing Explainer] using code GIVETHANKS. | ***At Barnes & Noble, until Sunday you can get 20% off [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/what-if-serious-scientific-answers-to-absurd-hypothetical-questions-randall-munroe/1118864093 What If?] and [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/thing-explainer-randall-munroe/1121864432 Thing Explainer] using code GIVETHANKS. | ||
− | **It was only up a few days and ended with [[1922: Interferometry]] on [ | + | **It was only up a few days and ended with [[1922: Interferometry]] on [http://web.archive.org/web/20171130150053/http://xkcd.com/ 2017-11-30] where it returned to the standard text. |
− | ***But it was still up when the comic in between [[1921: The Moon and the Great Wall]] was up on [ | + | ***But it was still up when the comic in between [[1921: The Moon and the Great Wall]] was up on [http://web.archive.org/web/20171129140033/http://xkcd.com/ 2017-11-29]. |
===2017-09-22 - Visiting the UK=== | ===2017-09-22 - Visiting the UK=== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20170922232616/https://xkcd.com/ 2017-09-22]: |
**[[1893: Thread]] (with its release). | **[[1893: Thread]] (with its release). | ||
− | ***It was not up on the previous comic [[1892: USB Cables]], on the day they changed [ | + | ***It was not up on the previous comic [[1892: USB Cables]], on the day they changed [http://web.archive.org/web/20170922025204/https://xkcd.com/ 2017-09-22]. |
**It was an announcement that Randall would visit the UK next week. | **It was an announcement that Randall would visit the UK next week. | ||
**The text: | **The text: | ||
− | ***I'll be visiting the UK next week! You can join me in London from September 30-October 2 (at [https://live.newscientist.com/speakers/randall-munroe New Scientist Live], [ | + | ***I'll be visiting the UK next week! You can join me in London from September 30-October 2 (at [https://live.newscientist.com/speakers/randall-munroe New Scientist Live], [http://www.rigb.org/whats-on/events-2017/october/public-lunchtime-talk--randall-munroe The Royal Institution], and [http://www.intelligencesquared.com/events/randall-munroe-on-making-complicated-stuff-simple/ Intelligence Squared]), then from October 3-6 in [https://www.stpetersyork.org.uk/public_lectures/randall_munroe_thing_explainer York], [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thing-explaining-with-randall-munroe-tickets-37832289396 Edinburgh], [https://www.toppingbooks.co.uk/events/ely/randall-murray-thing-explainer/ Cambridge and Ely], [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/randall-munroe-book-signing-thing-explainer-tickets-38041072873 Oxford], and [http://www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature/whats-on/2017/randall-munroe/ Cheltenham]. |
− | **Ended with [[1900: Jet Lag]] on [ | + | **Ended with [[1900: Jet Lag]] on [http://web.archive.org/web/20171010045802/https://xkcd.com/ 2017-10-10] when the text returned to normal. |
− | ***But it was still up the day before with [[1899: Ears]] on [ | + | ***But it was still up the day before with [[1899: Ears]] on [http://web.archive.org/web/20171009040109/https://xkcd.com/ 2017-10-09]. |
===2017-07-31 - Thank you=== | ===2017-07-31 - Thank you=== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20170731021227/https://www.xkcd.com/ 2017-07-31]: |
**[[1869: Positive and Negative Reviews]] (3rd day after release of this Friday comic) | **[[1869: Positive and Negative Reviews]] (3rd day after release of this Friday comic) | ||
***The comic [[1870: Emoji Movie Reviews]] was released later that day. | ***The comic [[1870: Emoji Movie Reviews]] was released later that day. | ||
***Megan is holding hand with Cueball and next to them is two words above each other: Thank you. | ***Megan is holding hand with Cueball and next to them is two words above each other: Thank you. | ||
***The image is also a link. | ***The image is also a link. | ||
− | ****The link goes to [ | + | ****The link goes to [http://web.archive.org/web/20170801042453/https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/07/25/us/politics/senate-votes-repeal-obamacare.html How Each Senator Voted on Obamacare Repeal Proposals], an article showing the senate votes. (here in an archived version). |
− | **Ended with [[1872: Backup Batteries]] on [ | + | **Ended with [[1872: Backup Batteries]] on [http://web.archive.org/web/20170804152509/https://xkcd.com/ 2017-08-04], but was still up when [[1871: Bun Alert]] was up on [http://web.archive.org/web/20170803124342/https://xkcd.com/ 2017-08-03]. |
===2017-07-25 - Vote against health care bill=== | ===2017-07-25 - Vote against health care bill=== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20170725103104/https://xkcd.com/ 2017-07-25]: |
− | **[[1867: Physics Confession]] (2nd day after release of the comic, it was not up on the first day: [ | + | **[[1867: Physics Confession]] (2nd day after release of the comic, it was not up on the first day: [http://web.archive.org/web/20170724095252/https://xkcd.com/ 2017-07-24]). |
**Randall modified the xkcd header to ask readers to support voting against Donald Trump's new health care bill. | **Randall modified the xkcd header to ask readers to support voting against Donald Trump's new health care bill. | ||
***The header was replaced with an image which is available in an archived version [https://web.archive.org/web/20170726150959im_/https://imgs.xkcd.com/notes/call-senate.png here]. | ***The header was replaced with an image which is available in an archived version [https://web.archive.org/web/20170726150959im_/https://imgs.xkcd.com/notes/call-senate.png here]. | ||
***The image is also a link (and you can click anywhere on it to go to the link that is mentioned). | ***The image is also a link (and you can click anywhere on it to go to the link that is mentioned). | ||
− | ****The link goes to [ | + | ****The link goes to [http://web.archive.org/web/20170729003307/https://www.trumpcareten.org/daily TrumpCare Ten] (here in an archived version). |
****Randall has previously made it clear, in [[1572: xkcd Survey]], that he knows how to make an image a link, but not how to put the link only where he says to click. | ****Randall has previously made it clear, in [[1572: xkcd Survey]], that he knows how to make an image a link, but not how to put the link only where he says to click. | ||
***Transcript of the image: | ***Transcript of the image: | ||
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****Know anyone in these states? Ask them to call, too. | ****Know anyone in these states? Ask them to call, too. | ||
****Alaska Maine Nevada Ohio West Virginia | ****Alaska Maine Nevada Ohio West Virginia | ||
− | **Ended while [[1869: Positive and Negative Reviews]] was up on [ | + | **Ended while [[1869: Positive and Negative Reviews]] was up on [http://web.archive.org/web/20170731164828/https://xkcd.com/ 2017-07-31], when it was replaced by a ''Thank you''. |
− | ***That comic came out already [ | + | ***That comic came out already [http://web.archive.org/web/20170728124230/https://xkcd.com/ three days before] (Friday comic), but was still up on [http://web.archive.org/web/20170730141019/https://www.xkcd.com/ 2017-07-30]) when the message changed sometimes between Sunday 30th and Monday 31st (where [[1870: Emoji Movie Reviews]] was released). |
===2017-01-21 - Update on previous=== | ===2017-01-21 - Update on previous=== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20170122003124/https://xkcd.com/ 2017-01-21]: |
**[[1788: Barge]] | **[[1788: Barge]] | ||
**It came up almost a month after Christmas but did not really change the sales pitch of the previous. It just removed the link image with the large red text, see previous version below. | **It came up almost a month after Christmas but did not really change the sales pitch of the previous. It just removed the link image with the large red text, see previous version below. | ||
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***There are [https://store.xkcd.com/collections/featured four new shirts] in [https://store.xkcd.com/ the xkcd store], | ***There are [https://store.xkcd.com/collections/featured four new shirts] in [https://store.xkcd.com/ the xkcd store], | ||
***along with [https://store.xkcd.com/collections/posters posters] and [https://store.xkcd.com/collections/everything lots of other stuff]! | ***along with [https://store.xkcd.com/collections/posters posters] and [https://store.xkcd.com/collections/everything lots of other stuff]! | ||
− | **Ended with [[1867: Physics Confession]] on [ | + | **Ended with [[1867: Physics Confession]] on [http://web.archive.org/web/20170725103104/https://xkcd.com/ 2017-07-25]. |
− | ***That comic came up [ | + | ***That comic came up [http://web.archive.org/web/20170724095252/https://xkcd.com/ the day before] the above version of the header appeared. |
***So the first day after release it was still the T-shirt commercial. | ***So the first day after release it was still the T-shirt commercial. | ||
***And it did not return to the standard version in between. | ***And it did not return to the standard version in between. | ||
===2016-11-28 - Christmas sale=== | ===2016-11-28 - Christmas sale=== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20161128153015/http://xkcd.com 2016-11-28] |
**[[1765: Baby Post]] | **[[1765: Baby Post]] | ||
**This came up in time for the Christmas sale of 2016. | **This came up in time for the Christmas sale of 2016. | ||
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***Above the text there was an image with two black t-shirts with white print on the chest. They were located at either end of a large red text written in the text type used in the comic. This text said New xkcd shirts. | ***Above the text there was an image with two black t-shirts with white print on the chest. They were located at either end of a large red text written in the text type used in the comic. This text said New xkcd shirts. | ||
***The entire image was a link to the [https://store.xkcd.com/ xkcd store]. | ***The entire image was a link to the [https://store.xkcd.com/ xkcd store]. | ||
− | **Ended with [[1788: Barge]] [ | + | **Ended with [[1788: Barge]] [http://web.archive.org/web/20170121114423/https://xkcd.com/ 2017-01-21] |
===2016-04-23 - Back to standard text=== | ===2016-04-23 - Back to standard text=== | ||
− | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20160423103108/ | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20160423103108/http://xkcd.com/ 2016-04-23] |
**When [[1671: Arcane Bullshit]] came out (probably 2016-04-22, but no earlier archived versions exist) the text returned to the standard xkcd header: | **When [[1671: Arcane Bullshit]] came out (probably 2016-04-22, but no earlier archived versions exist) the text returned to the standard xkcd header: | ||
***xkcd updates every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. | ***xkcd updates every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. | ||
− | **It stayed like this for more than 7 months until [[1764: XKCDE]] was up on [https://web.archive.org/web/20161128093459/ | + | **It stayed like this for more than 7 months until [[1764: XKCDE]] was up on [https://web.archive.org/web/20161128093459/http://xkcd.com/ 2016-11-28]. |
===2016-04-04 - Protip on Garden=== | ===2016-04-04 - Protip on Garden=== | ||
− | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20160404185353/ | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20160404185353/http://www.xkcd.com/#5dbfbb82-fc20-11e5-8001-42010a8e000d 2016-04-04] |
**Because of the complexity of the [[:Category:April fools' comics|April fools' comic]] [[1663: Garden]], Randall needed to give people some advice, hence a [[:Category:Protip|protip]] was added. | **Because of the complexity of the [[:Category:April fools' comics|April fools' comic]] [[1663: Garden]], Randall needed to give people some advice, hence a [[:Category:Protip|protip]] was added. | ||
***This came in several versions, not all managed to be documented in the archive. See more in the trivia for garden regarding the [[1663:_Garden#Header_text_after_release|Header text after release]]. | ***This came in several versions, not all managed to be documented in the archive. See more in the trivia for garden regarding the [[1663:_Garden#Header_text_after_release|Header text after release]]. | ||
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***'''Protip''': If you don't like how your garden is growing, you can click to prune it. | ***'''Protip''': If you don't like how your garden is growing, you can click to prune it. | ||
***You can copy the URL to share your garden. From other browsers, it will be view-only. | ***You can copy the URL to share your garden. From other browsers, it will be view-only. | ||
− | **When the next comic, [[1664: Mycology]], was released two days later on [https://web.archive.org/web/20160406194653/ | + | **When the next comic, [[1664: Mycology]], was released two days later on [https://web.archive.org/web/20160406194653/http://xkcd.com/1664/ 2016-04-06], an extra line of text was added, due to the issues caused by Garden not being on the front page {{xkcd}} but only on the numbered page {{xkcd|1663}}. |
− | ***This change was first documented on the front page the day after on [https://web.archive.org/web/20160407010635/ | + | ***This change was first documented on the front page the day after on [https://web.archive.org/web/20160407010635/http://xkcd.com/ 2016-04-07] |
− | ***The change was of course also on and all the other comic and thus also on the Garden comic from [https://web.archive.org/web/20160406192530/ | + | ***The change was of course also on and all the other comic and thus also on the Garden comic from [https://web.archive.org/web/20160406192530/http://xkcd.com/1663/ 2016-04-06]. |
**Text added below the other two lines: | **Text added below the other two lines: | ||
***Note: If you're seeing today's comic in place of your garden, change the URL from xkcd.com/#<your code> to xkcd.com/1663/#<your code>. | ***Note: If you're seeing today's comic in place of your garden, change the URL from xkcd.com/#<your code> to xkcd.com/1663/#<your code>. | ||
− | ****This extra line was only there until next time the comic change, so last day was [https://web.archive.org/web/20160408145017/ | + | ****This extra line was only there until next time the comic change, so last day was [https://web.archive.org/web/20160408145017/http://xkcd.com/ 2016-04-08]. |
− | **On [https://web.archive.org/web/20160408195958/ | + | **On [https://web.archive.org/web/20160408195958/http://xkcd.com/ 2016-04-08] when [[1665: City Talk Pages]] was released the extra line was removed leaving the two written first here above. |
− | ***This was also the case on the Garden comic (and all other comics) from [https://web.archive.org/web/20160408204740/ | + | ***This was also the case on the Garden comic (and all other comics) from [https://web.archive.org/web/20160408204740/http://xkcd.com:80/1663/ 2016-04-08]. |
− | **The Protip stayed in the main header text until [https://web.archive.org/web/20160422102754/ | + | **The Protip stayed in the main header text until [https://web.archive.org/web/20160422102754/http://xkcd.com/ 2016-04-22] when [[1670: Laws of Physics]] was up. |
− | ***But even though it disappeared from main header and thus from all other comic it stayed on the Garden comic, also on [https://web.archive.org/web/20160423182630/ | + | ***But even though it disappeared from main header and thus from all other comic it stayed on the Garden comic, also on [https://web.archive.org/web/20160423182630/http://xkcd.com:80/1663/ 2016-04-23]. |
***And it has then turned out to become one of the permanent [[xkcd_Header_text#Garden|Unique header texts]]. | ***And it has then turned out to become one of the permanent [[xkcd_Header_text#Garden|Unique header texts]]. | ||
===2016-04-04 - Back to standard text as Garden came up=== | ===2016-04-04 - Back to standard text as Garden came up=== | ||
− | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20160404123555/ | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20160404123555/http://xkcd.com/ 2016-04-04] |
**For a brief period of time, when [[1663: Garden]] was finally released, the Header text returned to the standard xkcd header: | **For a brief period of time, when [[1663: Garden]] was finally released, the Header text returned to the standard xkcd header: | ||
***xkcd updates every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. | ***xkcd updates every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. | ||
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****The xkcd April 1st comic is currently experiencing technical difficulties. | ****The xkcd April 1st comic is currently experiencing technical difficulties. | ||
****Please stand by! | ****Please stand by! | ||
− | ***The next from [https://web.archive.org/web/20160402125723/ | + | ***The next from [https://web.archive.org/web/20160402125723/http://xkcd.com:80/ 2016-04-02] at 12:57: |
****The xkcd April 1st comic is currently experiencing technical difficulties. | ****The xkcd April 1st comic is currently experiencing technical difficulties. | ||
****Status update: Please stand by. | ****Status update: Please stand by. | ||
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****Status update: Everything is on fire. | ****Status update: Everything is on fire. | ||
****Status update: Searching for calendar systems in which Saturday is April 1st. | ****Status update: Searching for calendar systems in which Saturday is April 1st. | ||
− | ***The next from [https://web.archive.org/web/20160402175822/ | + | ***The next from [https://web.archive.org/web/20160402175822/http://www.xkcd.com 2016-04-02] at 17:58: |
****The Friday xkcd comic is currently experiencing technical difficulties | ****The Friday xkcd comic is currently experiencing technical difficulties | ||
****[Editor's note: Everything is on fire] and has been delayed until Sunday night. | ****[Editor's note: Everything is on fire] and has been delayed until Sunday night. | ||
− | **It stayed like the third version until [https://web.archive.org/web/20160404054612/ | + | **It stayed like the third version until [https://web.archive.org/web/20160404054612/http://xkcd.com/ 2016-04-04] three days after the April Fools' comic was supposed to come out, so Jack and Jill was up until it changed. |
*This was what was needed to stop more than 10 months of promotion of the [[Thing Explainer]] book, see below. | *This was what was needed to stop more than 10 months of promotion of the [[Thing Explainer]] book, see below. | ||
===2015-12-13 - Thing Explainer is available=== | ===2015-12-13 - Thing Explainer is available=== | ||
− | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20151213194534/ | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20151213194534/http://xkcd.com/ 2015-12-13] |
**[[1615: Red Car]] was still up when the header changed. | **[[1615: Red Car]] was still up when the header changed. | ||
***The change was that the promotion for where Randall was last week where removed and left only the promotion the book [[Thing Explainer]]: | ***The change was that the promotion for where Randall was last week where removed and left only the promotion the book [[Thing Explainer]]: | ||
**The text: | **The text: | ||
***Thing Explainer is available at: [https://www.amazon.com/Thing-Explainer-Complicated-Stuff-Simple/dp/0544668251 Amazon], [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/thing-explainer-randall-munroe/1121864432?ean=9780544668256#/ Barnes & Noble], [https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780544668256 Indie Bound], [https://www.hudsonbooksellers.com/thingexplainer Hudson] | ***Thing Explainer is available at: [https://www.amazon.com/Thing-Explainer-Complicated-Stuff-Simple/dp/0544668251 Amazon], [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/thing-explainer-randall-munroe/1121864432?ean=9780544668256#/ Barnes & Noble], [https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780544668256 Indie Bound], [https://www.hudsonbooksellers.com/thingexplainer Hudson] | ||
− | **It was last up on [https://web.archive.org/web/20160401125621/ | + | **It was last up on [https://web.archive.org/web/20160401125621/http://xkcd.com/ 2016-04-01] while [[1662: Jack and Jill]] was on the front page. |
***This was the last time that Thing Explainer was [[:Category:Book promotion|promoted]] in the header text. | ***This was the last time that Thing Explainer was [[:Category:Book promotion|promoted]] in the header text. | ||
****The first time was [[xkcd_Header_text#2015-05-14_-_New_book_Thing_Explainer|2015-05-14]], so it had been part of the header text for almost ten and a half month. That is a record! | ****The first time was [[xkcd_Header_text#2015-05-14_-_New_book_Thing_Explainer|2015-05-14]], so it had been part of the header text for almost ten and a half month. That is a record! | ||
===2015-12-05 - Thing Explainer is available and Next week=== | ===2015-12-05 - Thing Explainer is available and Next week=== | ||
− | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20151205070539/ | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20151205070539/http://xkcd.com/ 2015-12-05] |
**[[1612: Colds]] was up when the header changed. | **[[1612: Colds]] was up when the header changed. | ||
***This was also at this time the [[2015-11-24 - Pages from my new book Thing Explainer|previous header texts image] was moved below the comic. | ***This was also at this time the [[2015-11-24 - Pages from my new book Thing Explainer|previous header texts image] was moved below the comic. | ||
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**The text: | **The text: | ||
***Thing Explainer is available at: [https://www.amazon.com/Thing-Explainer-Complicated-Stuff-Simple/dp/0544668251 Amazon], [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/thing-explainer-randall-munroe/1121864432?ean=9780544668256#/ Barnes & Noble], [https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780544668256 Indie Bound], [https://www.hudsonbooksellers.com/thingexplainer Hudson] | ***Thing Explainer is available at: [https://www.amazon.com/Thing-Explainer-Complicated-Stuff-Simple/dp/0544668251 Amazon], [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/thing-explainer-randall-munroe/1121864432?ean=9780544668256#/ Barnes & Noble], [https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780544668256 Indie Bound], [https://www.hudsonbooksellers.com/thingexplainer Hudson] | ||
− | ***I'll be in [https://web.archive.org/web/20151211002159/ | + | ***I'll be in [https://web.archive.org/web/20151211002159/http://www.andersonsbookshop.com/event/naperville-reads-randall-munroe Naperville, IL] and [https://web.archive.org/web/20151205205714/http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/indigo-exclusive-randall-munroe-tickets-18694384407 Toronto, ON] (with [https://qwantz.com/ Ryan North]!) next week. |
− | **It was last up on [https://web.archive.org/web/20151212133400/ | + | **It was last up on [https://web.archive.org/web/20151212133400/http://xkcd.com:80/ 2015-12-12] while [[1615: Red Car]] was on the front page. |
===2015-11-24 - Pages from my new book Thing Explainer=== | ===2015-11-24 - Pages from my new book Thing Explainer=== | ||
− | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20151203234149/ | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20151203234149/http://xkcd.com/ 2015-12-03] |
**[[1611: Baking Soda and Vinegar]] was still up when the header changed. | **[[1611: Baking Soda and Vinegar]] was still up when the header changed. | ||
***This was a special one comic header text consisting of a large image with pages and excerpts from the book [[Thing Explainer]]. | ***This was a special one comic header text consisting of a large image with pages and excerpts from the book [[Thing Explainer]]. | ||
***The image was larger than most comics, and took away the focus of today's comic. | ***The image was larger than most comics, and took away the focus of today's comic. | ||
***So already two days after, when [[1612: Colds]] was released, the image was relegated to the being below the comic, but inside the [[Design_of_xkcd.com#Main_comic|main comic]] segment, thus not a part of the [[Design_of_xkcd.com#Bottom_segment|bottom segment]]. | ***So already two days after, when [[1612: Colds]] was released, the image was relegated to the being below the comic, but inside the [[Design_of_xkcd.com#Main_comic|main comic]] segment, thus not a part of the [[Design_of_xkcd.com#Bottom_segment|bottom segment]]. | ||
− | ****But it was displayed in the header for all comics, here [https://web.archive.org/web/20151204030024/ | + | ****But it was displayed in the header for all comics, here [https://web.archive.org/web/20151204030024/http://xkcd.com/1609/ an example] from the comic released two comics before 1611, [[1609: Food Combinations]]. |
****See more (and the image) [[Thing_Explainer#Promotion_at_the_xkcd_home_page|here]] on the page for Thing Explainer. | ****See more (and the image) [[Thing_Explainer#Promotion_at_the_xkcd_home_page|here]] on the page for Thing Explainer. | ||
**Description of the image: | **Description of the image: | ||
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****Order: [https://www.amazon.com/Thing-Explainer-Complicated-Stuff-Simple/dp/0544668251 Amazon], [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/thing-explainer-randall-munroe/1121864432?ean=9780544668256#/ Barnes & Noble], [https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780544668256 Indie Bound], [https://www.hudsonbooksellers.com/thingexplainer Hudson] | ****Order: [https://www.amazon.com/Thing-Explainer-Complicated-Stuff-Simple/dp/0544668251 Amazon], [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/thing-explainer-randall-munroe/1121864432?ean=9780544668256#/ Barnes & Noble], [https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780544668256 Indie Bound], [https://www.hudsonbooksellers.com/thingexplainer Hudson] | ||
***The image is a link to [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0544668251/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0544668251&linkCode=as2&tag=thekcs-20&linkId=S4XRZJJKSMHOWEQU Thing Explainer on Amazon]. | ***The image is a link to [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0544668251/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0544668251&linkCode=as2&tag=thekcs-20&linkId=S4XRZJJKSMHOWEQU Thing Explainer on Amazon]. | ||
− | **It was only part of the header for two days until [https://web.archive.org/web/20151204050419/ | + | **It was only part of the header for two days until [https://web.archive.org/web/20151204050419/http://xkcd.com/ 2015-12-04]. |
− | ***It was then moved below the comics as mentioned above from [https://web.archive.org/web/20151205070539/ | + | ***It was then moved below the comics as mentioned above from [https://web.archive.org/web/20151205070539/http://xkcd.com/ 2015-12-05] when the next comic [[1612: Colds]] came out. |
===2015-11-24 - Thing Explainer is out today=== | ===2015-11-24 - Thing Explainer is out today=== | ||
− | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20151124201602/ | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20151124201602/http://xkcd.com/ 2015-11-24] |
**[[1607: Supreme Court]] was still up, but [[1608: Hoverboard]] most have come out close to the change. | **[[1607: Supreme Court]] was still up, but [[1608: Hoverboard]] most have come out close to the change. | ||
− | ***See both [https://web.archive.org/web/20151125001228/ | + | ***See both [https://web.archive.org/web/20151125001228/http://xkcd.com/ 2015-11-25 00:12] and [https://web.archive.org/web/20151125230753/http://xkcd.com/ 2015-11-25 23:07]. |
***Since this new "comic" was actually a {{w|browser game}} made to celebrate the release of Randall's new book, ''[[Thing Explainer]]'', which was released on the same day as this comic: Tuesday, November 24, 2015. The comic thus appeared on a Tuesday, replacing that week's normal Wednesday release to coincide with the release day. | ***Since this new "comic" was actually a {{w|browser game}} made to celebrate the release of Randall's new book, ''[[Thing Explainer]]'', which was released on the same day as this comic: Tuesday, November 24, 2015. The comic thus appeared on a Tuesday, replacing that week's normal Wednesday release to coincide with the release day. | ||
***Hence it is a shame that there is no archived versions on the 24th showing Hoverboard on the front page. Even though the new version of the Header text is shown on the 24th, but on the previous comic. | ***Hence it is a shame that there is no archived versions on the 24th showing Hoverboard on the front page. Even though the new version of the Header text is shown on the 24th, but on the previous comic. | ||
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***Below follows the same header that was up as early as [[#2015-05-15 - Thing Explainer details|2015-05-15]] with the open book and three lines of text. | ***Below follows the same header that was up as early as [[#2015-05-15 - Thing Explainer details|2015-05-15]] with the open book and three lines of text. | ||
**The text: | **The text: | ||
− | ***My new book, [ | + | ***My new book, [http://blog.xkcd.com/2015/05/13/new-book-thing-explainer/ Thing Explainer], is out today! |
− | ***(If you're in NYC, you can also [https://web.archive.org/web/20150925015809/ | + | ***(If you're in NYC, you can also [https://web.archive.org/web/20150925015809/http://stores.barnesandnoble.com:80/author/11170358 come see me]!) |
***A picture of the open book is shown with diagrams of a human cell on the left page and suspension bridges on the right. All held in blue nuances. And arrow goes from the first word of the text to the right to the book on the left. The text is also blue except the title of the book which is in red: | ***A picture of the open book is shown with diagrams of a human cell on the left page and suspension bridges on the right. All held in blue nuances. And arrow goes from the first word of the text to the right to the book on the left. The text is also blue except the title of the book which is in red: | ||
****New book: Thing Explainer | ****New book: Thing Explainer | ||
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****Order: [https://www.amazon.com/Thing-Explainer-Complicated-Stuff-Simple/dp/0544668251 Amazon], [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/thing-explainer-randall-munroe/1121864432?ean=9780544668256#/ Barnes & Noble], [https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780544668256 Indie Bound], [https://www.hudsonbooksellers.com/thingexplainer Hudson] | ****Order: [https://www.amazon.com/Thing-Explainer-Complicated-Stuff-Simple/dp/0544668251 Amazon], [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/thing-explainer-randall-munroe/1121864432?ean=9780544668256#/ Barnes & Noble], [https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780544668256 Indie Bound], [https://www.hudsonbooksellers.com/thingexplainer Hudson] | ||
***The image above the order line is a link to the [[Blag]] post [https://blog.xkcd.com/2015/05/13/new-book-thing-explainer/ New book: Thing Explainer]. | ***The image above the order line is a link to the [[Blag]] post [https://blog.xkcd.com/2015/05/13/new-book-thing-explainer/ New book: Thing Explainer]. | ||
− | **Already the day after [https://web.archive.org/web/20151125001228/ | + | **Already the day after [https://web.archive.org/web/20151125001228/http://xkcd.com/ 2015-11-25], when [[1608: Hoverboard]] was up, an extra line (a link) was added below the above. A line was separating it from the links above: |
− | ***[ | + | ***[http://blog.xkcd.com/2015/11/24/a-puzzle-for-the-uk/ A puzzle for UK readers] |
****This was to a blag post with A puzzle for the UK because he could not go to UK in person. So this was a kind of bonus for those who could solve it. (We need an entry on that here on xkcd...) | ****This was to a blag post with A puzzle for the UK because he could not go to UK in person. So this was a kind of bonus for those who could solve it. (We need an entry on that here on xkcd...) | ||
− | **On [https://web.archive.org/web/20151127114432/ | + | **On [https://web.archive.org/web/20151127114432/http://xkcd.com/ 2015-11-27] is still looked like this but then when the next comic, [[1609: Food Combinations]], came out on [https://web.archive.org/web/20151128130851/http://xkcd.com/ 2015-11-28] the line about seeing him in New York was removed. |
− | **The version with the puzzle, but without the New York line, was then up until [https://web.archive.org/web/20151201222148/ | + | **The version with the puzzle, but without the New York line, was then up until [https://web.archive.org/web/20151201222148/http://xkcd.com/ 2015-12-01] when [[1610: Fire Ants]] was up. |
− | **Then on [https://web.archive.org/web/20151202225254/ | + | **Then on [https://web.archive.org/web/20151202225254/http://www.xkcd.com/ 2015-12-02] the line with the puzzle at the bottom was changed to: |
***I'm doing a [https://www.facebook.com/AndyWeirAuthor/ live Q&A;] at 2:30pm PT with The Martian author Andy Weir. | ***I'm doing a [https://www.facebook.com/AndyWeirAuthor/ live Q&A;] at 2:30pm PT with The Martian author Andy Weir. | ||
****The link is to {{w|Andy Weir}}'s Facebook page. And the Q&A can likely not be seen anymore. | ****The link is to {{w|Andy Weir}}'s Facebook page. And the Q&A can likely not be seen anymore. | ||
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===2015-10-22 - World Polio Day=== | ===2015-10-22 - World Polio Day=== | ||
− | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20151022200022/ | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20151022200022/http://xkcd.com/ 2015-10-22] |
**[[1593: Play-By-Play]] was up when the header changed. | **[[1593: Play-By-Play]] was up when the header changed. | ||
***Randall mentions World Polio Day and the comic he drew for Bill Gates' blog, [[XKCD Marks the Spot]]. | ***Randall mentions World Polio Day and the comic he drew for Bill Gates' blog, [[XKCD Marks the Spot]]. | ||
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***My [https://blog.xkcd.com/2015/05/13/new-book-thing-explainer/ new book] of complex diagrams and simple words comes out Nov 24th. | ***My [https://blog.xkcd.com/2015/05/13/new-book-thing-explainer/ new book] of complex diagrams and simple words comes out Nov 24th. | ||
****The last line is split from the Polio announcement with a line. | ****The last line is split from the Polio announcement with a line. | ||
− | **Was there until [[1607: Supreme Court]] was up on [https://web.archive.org/web/20151124065108/ | + | **Was there until [[1607: Supreme Court]] was up on [https://web.archive.org/web/20151124065108/http://xkcd.com:80/ 2015-11-24]. |
***That was the day that the book was released, and when the next comic [[1608: Hoverboard]] came out, it was a celebration of the book. | ***That was the day that the book was released, and when the next comic [[1608: Hoverboard]] came out, it was a celebration of the book. | ||
===2015-09-23 - Book trip and tool=== | ===2015-09-23 - Book trip and tool=== | ||
− | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20150923044724/ | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20150923044724/http://xkcd.com/ 2015-09-23]: |
**[[1580: Travel Ghost]] was up when the header changed. | **[[1580: Travel Ghost]] was up when the header changed. | ||
***Announcing the book trip for the [[Thing Explainer]] book as well as linking to a Thing Explainer word checker tool! Two lines of text with links. | ***Announcing the book trip for the [[Thing Explainer]] book as well as linking to a Thing Explainer word checker tool! Two lines of text with links. | ||
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***Other news: Announcing the Thing Explainer [https://blog.xkcd.com/2015/09/22/a-thing-explainer-word-checker/ word checker] tool! | ***Other news: Announcing the Thing Explainer [https://blog.xkcd.com/2015/09/22/a-thing-explainer-word-checker/ word checker] tool! | ||
****Both links are to the [[Blag]], the first a schedule for his book trip, and the second telling about Randall's new [https://xkcd.com/simplewriter/ Simple Writer] that could help you ''Write Like Up Goer Five and Thing Explainer''. | ****Both links are to the [[Blag]], the first a schedule for his book trip, and the second telling about Randall's new [https://xkcd.com/simplewriter/ Simple Writer] that could help you ''Write Like Up Goer Five and Thing Explainer''. | ||
− | **Was there until [[1593: Play-By-Play]] was up on [https://web.archive.org/web/20151021164208/ | + | **Was there until [[1593: Play-By-Play]] was up on [https://web.archive.org/web/20151021164208/http://xkcd.com/ 2015-10-21]. |
===2015-09-06 - New links=== | ===2015-09-06 - New links=== | ||
− | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20150906181550/ | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20150906181550/http://xkcd.com/ 2015-09-06]: |
**[[1573: Cyberintelligence]] was still up when the header changed. | **[[1573: Cyberintelligence]] was still up when the header changed. | ||
***The promotion of the book, [[Thing Explainer]], stayed the same with a picture above links to preorder it, but the links was reduced from four to two, the amazon link changed and a new company was added for the second link removing the other three. | ***The promotion of the book, [[Thing Explainer]], stayed the same with a picture above links to preorder it, but the links was reduced from four to two, the amazon link changed and a new company was added for the second link removing the other three. | ||
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**The new link text: | **The new link text: | ||
***Preorder: [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thing-Explainer-Randall-Munroe/dp/1473620910 Amazon.co.uk}, [https://www.waterstones.com/book/thing-explainer/9781473620919 Waterstones] | ***Preorder: [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thing-Explainer-Randall-Munroe/dp/1473620910 Amazon.co.uk}, [https://www.waterstones.com/book/thing-explainer/9781473620919 Waterstones] | ||
− | **Was there until [[1579: Tech Loops]] was up on [https://web.archive.org/web/20150919220105/ | + | **Was there until [[1579: Tech Loops]] was up on [https://web.archive.org/web/20150919220105/http://xkcd.com/ 2015-09-22]. |
===2015-08-09 - Back to previous header=== | ===2015-08-09 - Back to previous header=== | ||
− | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20150809230825/ | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20150809230825/http://xkcd.com/ 2015-08-09]: |
**[[1561: Water Phase Diagram]] was still up when the header changed. | **[[1561: Water Phase Diagram]] was still up when the header changed. | ||
***It changed back to the exact same heading as before the one with other news here below. | ***It changed back to the exact same heading as before the one with other news here below. | ||
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===2015-06-06 - Other news=== | ===2015-06-06 - Other news=== | ||
− | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20150606084120/ | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20150606084120/http://www.xkcd.com/ 2015-06-06] |
**Changed while [[1534: Beer]] was still up. | **Changed while [[1534: Beer]] was still up. | ||
***This was just adding some "Other news", but leaving the promotion of [[Thing Explainer]] unchanged as in the [[#2015-05-15 - Thing Explainer details|previous header]], but adding two news stories in text below the link to preorder. | ***This was just adding some "Other news", but leaving the promotion of [[Thing Explainer]] unchanged as in the [[#2015-05-15 - Thing Explainer details|previous header]], but adding two news stories in text below the link to preorder. | ||
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****The link to Space Weird Thing is a YouTube video with a simple words version of {{w|David Bowie|David Bowie's}} [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYYRH4apXDo Space Oddity] music video, using only the top then hundred words. The creators contributes the idea to the [[1133: Up Goer Five]] diagram which also inspired the book Thing Explainer, also promoted in this header text. | ****The link to Space Weird Thing is a YouTube video with a simple words version of {{w|David Bowie|David Bowie's}} [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYYRH4apXDo Space Oddity] music video, using only the top then hundred words. The creators contributes the idea to the [[1133: Up Goer Five]] diagram which also inspired the book Thing Explainer, also promoted in this header text. | ||
****The other link is referring to [[1529: Bracket]] released 12 days before this update, as a twitter user made a survey going through all the brackets all the way to a winner was found. Seems Randall became interested in who won. See more on the comics page. | ****The other link is referring to [[1529: Bracket]] released 12 days before this update, as a twitter user made a survey going through all the brackets all the way to a winner was found. Seems Randall became interested in who won. See more on the comics page. | ||
− | **Was there until [[1561: Water Phase Diagram]] was up on [https://web.archive.org/web/20150807181044/ | + | **Was there until [[1561: Water Phase Diagram]] was up on [https://web.archive.org/web/20150807181044/http://xkcd.com/ 2015-08-07]. Then it returned back to the previous header with only the promotion of the book. |
===2015-05-15 - Thing Explainer details=== | ===2015-05-15 - Thing Explainer details=== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20150515060322/http://www.xkcd.com/ 2015-05-15] |
**[[1525: Emojic 8 Ball]] | **[[1525: Emojic 8 Ball]] | ||
**This was a more detailed promotion for Randall's new book: [[Thing Explainer]] to be published in November 2015, more than half a year after the announcement, compared to the previous change which was just a line and a link. | **This was a more detailed promotion for Randall's new book: [[Thing Explainer]] to be published in November 2015, more than half a year after the announcement, compared to the previous change which was just a line and a link. | ||
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****Preorder: [https://www.amazon.com/Thing-Explainer-Complicated-Stuff-Simple/dp/0544668251 Amazon], [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/thing-explainer-randall-munroe/1121864432?ean=9780544668256#/ Barnes & Noble], [https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780544668256 Indie Bound], [https://www.hudsonbooksellers.com/thingexplainer Hudson] | ****Preorder: [https://www.amazon.com/Thing-Explainer-Complicated-Stuff-Simple/dp/0544668251 Amazon], [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/thing-explainer-randall-munroe/1121864432?ean=9780544668256#/ Barnes & Noble], [https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780544668256 Indie Bound], [https://www.hudsonbooksellers.com/thingexplainer Hudson] | ||
***The image above the preorder line is a link to the [[Blag]] post [https://blog.xkcd.com/2015/05/13/new-book-thing-explainer/ New book: Thing Explainer]. | ***The image above the preorder line is a link to the [[Blag]] post [https://blog.xkcd.com/2015/05/13/new-book-thing-explainer/ New book: Thing Explainer]. | ||
− | **Changed while [[1534: Beer]] was up on [https://web.archive.org/web/20150605082643/ | + | **Changed while [[1534: Beer]] was up on [https://web.archive.org/web/20150605082643/http://xkcd.com/ 2015-06-05], but only to add other information. The main promotion of the book stayed the same. |
===2015-05-14 - New book Thing Explainer=== | ===2015-05-14 - New book Thing Explainer=== | ||
− | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20150514053623/ | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20150514053623/http://www.xkcd.com/ 2015-05-14] |
**[[1524: Dimensions]] was up. | **[[1524: Dimensions]] was up. | ||
***A single line announced the new [[Thing Explainer]] book, with link to the [[Blag]] post from the day before. | ***A single line announced the new [[Thing Explainer]] book, with link to the [[Blag]] post from the day before. | ||
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===2015-02-11 - Back to standard text=== | ===2015-02-11 - Back to standard text=== | ||
− | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20150211154103/ | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20150211154103/http://xkcd.com/ 2015-02-11] |
**When [[1485: Friendship]] came out the text returned to the standard xkcd header: | **When [[1485: Friendship]] came out the text returned to the standard xkcd header: | ||
***xkcd updates every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. | ***xkcd updates every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. | ||
− | **It stayed like this until [[1523: Microdrones]] was up on [https://web.archive.org/web/20150512184622/ | + | **It stayed like this until [[1523: Microdrones]] was up on [https://web.archive.org/web/20150512184622/http://xkcd.com/ 2015-05-12], so just a day more than three months. |
===2015-02-04 - Valentine cards only=== | ===2015-02-04 - Valentine cards only=== | ||
− | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20150204051152/ | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20150204051152/http://xkcd.com/ 2015-02-04] |
**[[1482: NowPlaying]] came out as it changed. | **[[1482: NowPlaying]] came out as it changed. | ||
***After the last day of ordering t-shirt had passed it changed back to the picture with the Valentine cards from the previous header, but without the t-shirt picture. | ***After the last day of ordering t-shirt had passed it changed back to the picture with the Valentine cards from the previous header, but without the t-shirt picture. | ||
***See that [[#2015-01-29 - Valentine cards and shirt|header change]], but only the first picture described. | ***See that [[#2015-01-29 - Valentine cards and shirt|header change]], but only the first picture described. | ||
− | **Ended while [[1484: Apollo Speeches]] was up on [https://web.archive.org/web/20150210005540/ | + | **Ended while [[1484: Apollo Speeches]] was up on [https://web.archive.org/web/20150210005540/http://xkcd.com/ 2015-02-10]. |
===2015-02-02 - Last day shirt=== | ===2015-02-02 - Last day shirt=== | ||
− | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20150202092804/ | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20150202092804/http://xkcd.com/ 2015-02-02] |
**[[1481: API]] came out as it changed. | **[[1481: API]] came out as it changed. | ||
***Just letting people know it is the last chance to order the binary t-shirt. | ***Just letting people know it is the last chance to order the binary t-shirt. | ||
***There was just a line of text: | ***There was just a line of text: | ||
**The text was: | **The text was: | ||
− | ***Today is the last day to order the limited-run [https://web.archive.org/web/20150202092804/ | + | ***Today is the last day to order the limited-run [https://web.archive.org/web/20150202092804/http://teespring.com/xkcdbinaryheart binary heart shirt]! |
***The last words is link to the shirt in the shop. | ***The last words is link to the shirt in the shop. | ||
− | **Ended before the next comic was up, but still the day after, when it was too late to order: [https://web.archive.org/web/20150203022036/ | + | **Ended before the next comic was up, but still the day after, when it was too late to order: [https://web.archive.org/web/20150203022036/http://xkcd.com/ 2015-02-03]. |
===2015-01-29 - Valentine cards and shirt=== | ===2015-01-29 - Valentine cards and shirt=== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20150129183442/http://xkcd.com/ 2015-01-29] |
**[[1479: Troubleshooting]] was up when it changed. | **[[1479: Troubleshooting]] was up when it changed. | ||
***It was to tell about both the two previous updates in the same header- Both about the collaboration to make science themed Valentine's Day cards and his new Valentine t-shirt. | ***It was to tell about both the two previous updates in the same header- Both about the collaboration to make science themed Valentine's Day cards and his new Valentine t-shirt. | ||
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***The text (in three lines) was: | ***The text (in three lines) was: | ||
****Webcomic science Valentine card collaboration | ****Webcomic science Valentine card collaboration | ||
− | ****The [https://web.archive.org/web/20150127161237/ | + | ****The [https://web.archive.org/web/20150127161237/http://store.xkcd.com/products/webcomic-science-valentines link to the cards] from the picture. |
***The picture on the left shows binary numbers 0 and 1 in white on a black background. The middle of the three lines of those have message in red text. | ***The picture on the left shows binary numbers 0 and 1 in white on a black background. The middle of the three lines of those have message in red text. | ||
***The text: | ***The text: | ||
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****1 1 1 Valentine shirt 0 1 | ****1 1 1 Valentine shirt 0 1 | ||
****0 0 0 1 [limited run] 0 0 1 | ****0 0 0 1 [limited run] 0 0 1 | ||
− | ****The [ | + | ****The [http://web.archive.org/web/20150125080756/http://teespring.com/xkcdbinaryheart link to the shirt] from the picture. |
− | **Ended while [[1480: Super Bowl]] was up on [https://web.archive.org/web/20150201015913/ | + | **Ended while [[1480: Super Bowl]] was up on [https://web.archive.org/web/20150201015913/http://xkcd.com/ 2015-02-01]. |
===2015-01-27 - Valentine's Day cards=== | ===2015-01-27 - Valentine's Day cards=== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20150127161237/http://xkcd.com/ 2015-01-27] |
**[[1478: P-Values]] was up when it changed. | **[[1478: P-Values]] was up when it changed. | ||
***It was to tell that about a collaboration to make science themed Valentine's Day cards. | ***It was to tell that about a collaboration to make science themed Valentine's Day cards. | ||
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**The text was: | **The text was: | ||
***I've teamed up with three other webcomic artists | ***I've teamed up with three other webcomic artists | ||
− | ***to make [https://web.archive.org/web/20150127161237/ | + | ***to make [https://web.archive.org/web/20150127161237/http://store.xkcd.com/products/webcomic-science-valentines a set of science-themed Valentine's Day cards]! |
**There was a link to the cards on the store. | **There was a link to the cards on the store. | ||
− | **Ended while [[1479: Troubleshooting]] was up [https://web.archive.org/web/20150128172147/ | + | **Ended while [[1479: Troubleshooting]] was up [https://web.archive.org/web/20150128172147/http://xkcd.com/ 2015-01-28]. |
===2015-01-24 - Get shirts in store=== | ===2015-01-24 - Get shirts in store=== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20150124110707/http://xkcd.com/ 2015-01-24] |
**[[1477: Star Wars]] came out as it changed. | **[[1477: Star Wars]] came out as it changed. | ||
***It was to tell about a new type of t-shirt for Valentine Day. | ***It was to tell about a new type of t-shirt for Valentine Day. | ||
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**The text was: | **The text was: | ||
***For Valentine's Day, you can get a binary heart shirt | ***For Valentine's Day, you can get a binary heart shirt | ||
− | ***(from {{xkcd|99|comic #99!}}) in [ | + | ***(from {{xkcd|99|comic #99!}}) in [http://web.archive.org/web/20150125080756/http://teespring.com/xkcdbinaryheart a limited run on TeeSpring] |
**There was a link to [[99: Binary Heart]] and to the relevant t-shirt on the [https://teespring.com/ Teespring] home page. | **There was a link to [[99: Binary Heart]] and to the relevant t-shirt on the [https://teespring.com/ Teespring] home page. | ||
− | **Ended while [[1478: P-Values]] was up [ | + | **Ended while [[1478: P-Values]] was up [http://web.archive.org/web/20150126133139/http://xkcd.com/ 2015-01-26]. |
===2014-12-22 - Get shirts in store=== | ===2014-12-22 - Get shirts in store=== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20141222233233/http://xkcd.com/ 2014-12-22] |
**[[1463: Altitude]] came out as it changed. | **[[1463: Altitude]] came out as it changed. | ||
***After the Christmas sale deadline there was still merchandise in the [https://store.xkcd.com/ xkcd store]. | ***After the Christmas sale deadline there was still merchandise in the [https://store.xkcd.com/ xkcd store]. | ||
***There was just a line of text: | ***There was just a line of text: | ||
**The text was: | **The text was: | ||
− | ***You can get xkcd shirts, prints, and posters in the [ | + | ***You can get xkcd shirts, prints, and posters in the [http://shop.xkcd.com/ store]! |
**The word store was a link to the shop. | **The word store was a link to the shop. | ||
− | **Ended while [[1476: Ceres]] was up [ | + | **Ended while [[1476: Ceres]] was up [http://web.archive.org/web/20150123102318/http://xkcd.com/ 2015-01-23]. |
===2014-12-19 - Back to previous header=== | ===2014-12-19 - Back to previous header=== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20141219092349/http://www.xkcd.com/ 2014-12-19]: |
**[[1462: Blind Trials]] came out as it changed. | **[[1462: Blind Trials]] came out as it changed. | ||
*It changed back to the exact same heading as before the one with order now here below. | *It changed back to the exact same heading as before the one with order now here below. | ||
**See [[#2014-12-17 - Christmas deadline|2014-12-17]] below for all details. | **See [[#2014-12-17 - Christmas deadline|2014-12-17]] below for all details. | ||
− | **Ended while [[1462: Blind Trials]] was still up [ | + | **Ended while [[1462: Blind Trials]] was still up [http://web.archive.org/web/20141221172450/http://www.xkcd.com/ 2014-12-21]. |
===2014-12-18 - Order now=== | ===2014-12-18 - Order now=== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20141218090650/http://www.xkcd.com/ 2014-12-18] |
**[[1461: Payloads]] was still up when it changed. | **[[1461: Payloads]] was still up when it changed. | ||
***It was to alert that the deadline for shipping before Christmas from the [https://store.xkcd.com/ xkcd store] was Friday and that it was rapidly approaching. This was a follow up on the [[#2014-12-17 - Christmas deadline|Wednesdays announcement]] the day before. | ***It was to alert that the deadline for shipping before Christmas from the [https://store.xkcd.com/ xkcd store] was Friday and that it was rapidly approaching. This was a follow up on the [[#2014-12-17 - Christmas deadline|Wednesdays announcement]] the day before. | ||
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***Towards the empty silence of the grave. Order now! | ***Towards the empty silence of the grave. Order now! | ||
**The entire drawing was a link to the [https://store.xkcd.com/ xkcd store], not just the blue text. | **The entire drawing was a link to the [https://store.xkcd.com/ xkcd store], not just the blue text. | ||
− | **Ended a day later while [[1461: Payloads]] was still up [ | + | **Ended a day later while [[1461: Payloads]] was still up [http://web.archive.org/web/20141216084107/http://xkcd.com/ 2014-12-16]. |
===2014-12-17 - Christmas deadline=== | ===2014-12-17 - Christmas deadline=== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20141217085320/http://www.xkcd.com/ 2014-12-17] |
**[[1461: Payloads]] came out as it changed. | **[[1461: Payloads]] came out as it changed. | ||
***It was to alert that the deadline for shipping before Christmas from the [https://store.xkcd.com/ xkcd store] was Friday. This was announced Wednesday two days before the deadline. | ***It was to alert that the deadline for shipping before Christmas from the [https://store.xkcd.com/ xkcd store] was Friday. This was announced Wednesday two days before the deadline. | ||
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===2014-12-03 - Christmas shopping=== | ===2014-12-03 - Christmas shopping=== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20141203132024/http://www.xkcd.com/ 2014-12-03] |
**[[1455: Trolley Problem]] came out as it changed. | **[[1455: Trolley Problem]] came out as it changed. | ||
***It was to announce the start of the Christmas shopping on the [https://store.xkcd.com/ xkcd store] | ***It was to announce the start of the Christmas shopping on the [https://store.xkcd.com/ xkcd store] | ||
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**The entire drawing was a link to the [https://store.xkcd.com/ xkcd store]. | **The entire drawing was a link to the [https://store.xkcd.com/ xkcd store]. | ||
**The bobcat is a reference to [[325: A-Minus-Minus]]. | **The bobcat is a reference to [[325: A-Minus-Minus]]. | ||
− | **Ended while [[1460: SMFW]] was up [ | + | **Ended while [[1460: SMFW]] was up [http://web.archive.org/web/20141216084107/http://xkcd.com/ 2014-12-16]. |
===2014-11-29 - Thanks - Emily=== | ===2014-11-29 - Thanks - Emily=== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20141129211604/http://xkcd.com/ 2014-11-29] |
**[[1453: fMRI]] was still up when it changed. | **[[1453: fMRI]] was still up when it changed. | ||
***It was to thanks for all the help his friend Emily with cancer got through among other his previous header text [[#2014-11-27 - Help Emily| Help Emily]]. | ***It was to thanks for all the help his friend Emily with cancer got through among other his previous header text [[#2014-11-27 - Help Emily| Help Emily]]. | ||
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***Thank you for helping my friend Emily. | ***Thank you for helping my friend Emily. | ||
***It means so much. | ***It means so much. | ||
− | **Ended three days later while [[1454: Done]] was up [ | + | **Ended three days later while [[1454: Done]] was up [http://web.archive.org/web/20141202065133/http://xkcd.com/ 2014-12-02]. |
===2014-11-27 - Help Emily=== | ===2014-11-27 - Help Emily=== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20141127005239/http://xkcd.com/ 2014-11-27] |
**[[1452: Jurassic World]] came out as it changed. | **[[1452: Jurassic World]] came out as it changed. | ||
***It was to help a friend who got cancer by raising money for her. | ***It was to help a friend who got cancer by raising money for her. | ||
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***Hey all. My friend Emily—the economist who helped | ***Hey all. My friend Emily—the economist who helped | ||
***me with my {{xkcd|980|money chart}}—has been fighting cancer. She's | ***me with my {{xkcd|980|money chart}}—has been fighting cancer. She's | ||
− | ***having a rough time and could use some [ | + | ***having a rough time and could use some [http://web.archive.org/web/20141128183414/http://www.gofundme.com/e07dqk help]. Thank you. |
**There are two links, one to the [[980: Money]] comic she helped Randall create, and one for her Go Fund Me page to raise money for her cancer cure. | **There are two links, one to the [[980: Money]] comic she helped Randall create, and one for her Go Fund Me page to raise money for her cancer cure. | ||
***The help link above is to the archived version from that time, but the link was still active in August 2019: [https://www.gofundme.com/e07dqk Helping Emily Fight Cancer]. | ***The help link above is to the archived version from that time, but the link was still active in August 2019: [https://www.gofundme.com/e07dqk Helping Emily Fight Cancer]. | ||
− | **Ended while [[1453: fMRI]] was up [ | + | **Ended while [[1453: fMRI]] was up [http://web.archive.org/web/20141128070838/http://www.xkcd.com/ 2014-11-28]. |
***She did thus not get a permanent header as did Becky on the [[#Seven_Years|Seven Years]] comic. | ***She did thus not get a permanent header as did Becky on the [[#Seven_Years|Seven Years]] comic. | ||
===2014-10-02 - what if? bestseller=== | ===2014-10-02 - what if? bestseller=== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20141002211139/http://xkcd.com/ 2014-10-02] |
**[[1428: Move Fast and Break Things]] was up when it changed from the [[#2014-09-02 - what if? book out|book is out]]. | **[[1428: Move Fast and Break Things]] was up when it changed from the [[#2014-09-02 - what if? book out|book is out]]. | ||
**This was a month after the ''[[What If? (book)|What If?]]'' book came out. | **This was a month after the ''[[What If? (book)|What If?]]'' book came out. | ||
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***(#1 New York bestseller!) | ***(#1 New York bestseller!) | ||
**The entire image was a link to the [https://whatif.xkcd.com/book/ The Book] page on the [https://whatif.xkcd.com/ what if?] page on xkcd. post. | **The entire image was a link to the [https://whatif.xkcd.com/book/ The Book] page on the [https://whatif.xkcd.com/ what if?] page on xkcd. post. | ||
− | **Ended while [[1451: Background Screens]] was up [ | + | **Ended while [[1451: Background Screens]] was up [http://web.archive.org/web/20141125234520/http://xkcd.com/ 2014-11-25]. |
===2014-09-04 - what if? book out=== | ===2014-09-04 - what if? book out=== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20140904150600/http://xkcd.com/ 2014-09-04] |
**[[1416: Pixels]] was up when it changed from the [[#2014-09-02 - what if? book out today|book is out today]]. | **[[1416: Pixels]] was up when it changed from the [[#2014-09-02 - what if? book out today|book is out today]]. | ||
**This was two days after the ''[[What If? (book)|What If?]]'' book came out. | **This was two days after the ''[[What If? (book)|What If?]]'' book came out. | ||
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***My <u>book</u> is out! | ***My <u>book</u> is out! | ||
**The entire image was a link to the [https://whatif.xkcd.com/book/ The Book] page on the [https://whatif.xkcd.com/ what if?] page on xkcd. post. | **The entire image was a link to the [https://whatif.xkcd.com/book/ The Book] page on the [https://whatif.xkcd.com/ what if?] page on xkcd. post. | ||
− | **Ended while [[1428: Move Fast and Break Things]] was up [ | + | **Ended while [[1428: Move Fast and Break Things]] was up [http://web.archive.org/web/20141001130827/http://xkcd.com/ 2014-09-01]. |
===2014-09-02 - what if? book out today=== | ===2014-09-02 - what if? book out today=== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20140902125802/http://xkcd.com/ 2014-09-02] |
**[[1415: Ballooning]] was up when it changed from the [[#2014-07-23 - what if? book tour|book tour header]]. | **[[1415: Ballooning]] was up when it changed from the [[#2014-07-23 - what if? book tour|book tour header]]. | ||
**This was the day the ''[[What If? (book)|What If?]]'' book came out. [[Cueball]] standing to the left of the text with arms raised shouts this out.. The word Book is underlined and blue to indicate a link. | **This was the day the ''[[What If? (book)|What If?]]'' book came out. [[Cueball]] standing to the left of the text with arms raised shouts this out.. The word Book is underlined and blue to indicate a link. | ||
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***My <u>book</u> is out today! | ***My <u>book</u> is out today! | ||
**The entire image was a link to the [https://whatif.xkcd.com/book/ The Book] page on the [https://whatif.xkcd.com/ what if?] page on xkcd. post. | **The entire image was a link to the [https://whatif.xkcd.com/book/ The Book] page on the [https://whatif.xkcd.com/ what if?] page on xkcd. post. | ||
− | **Ended while [[1416: Pixels]] was still [ | + | **Ended while [[1416: Pixels]] was still [http://web.archive.org/web/20140903134518/http://xkcd.com/ 2014-09-03]. |
===2014-07-23 - what if? book tour=== | ===2014-07-23 - what if? book tour=== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20140723180600/http://xkcd.com/ 2014-07-23] |
**[[1398: Snake Facts]] | **[[1398: Snake Facts]] | ||
**This was a promotion of his book tour for the ''[[What If? (book)|What If?]]'' book made by [[Cueball]] standing to the left of the text with arms raised. Several parts of the text was underlined and blue to indicate links. | **This was a promotion of his book tour for the ''[[What If? (book)|What If?]]'' book made by [[Cueball]] standing to the left of the text with arms raised. Several parts of the text was underlined and blue to indicate links. | ||
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***He also mentions it in one of the [[#xkcd_Header_text#2019-07-09_-_Drawings_from_How_To|promotions]] for his [[How To]] book. | ***He also mentions it in one of the [[#xkcd_Header_text#2019-07-09_-_Drawings_from_How_To|promotions]] for his [[How To]] book. | ||
***He much later he again mentions that html is hard, thus explaining why the entire image is a link instead of the actual blue highlighted link in one of the promotions for [[xkcd_Header_text#2022-08-11_-_Preorder_What_if.3F_2_-_with_image|what if? 2]]. | ***He much later he again mentions that html is hard, thus explaining why the entire image is a link instead of the actual blue highlighted link in one of the promotions for [[xkcd_Header_text#2022-08-11_-_Preorder_What_if.3F_2_-_with_image|what if? 2]]. | ||
− | **Ended while [[1415: Ballooning]] was still up [ | + | **Ended while [[1415: Ballooning]] was still up [http://web.archive.org/web/20140901113916/http://xkcd.com/ 2014-09-01]. |
===2014-03-13 - what if? announced=== | ===2014-03-13 - what if? announced=== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20140313070951/http://xkcd.com/ 2014-03-13] |
**[[1341: Types of Editors]] was up. | **[[1341: Types of Editors]] was up. | ||
**This was the first promotion of Randall's new ''[[What If? (book)|What If?]]'' book which is shown next to two lines of text. | **This was the first promotion of Randall's new ''[[What If? (book)|What If?]]'' book which is shown next to two lines of text. | ||
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***I'm publishing a ''what if'' book! | ***I'm publishing a ''what if'' book! | ||
**The entire image was a link to the [[Blag]] post: [https://blog.xkcd.com/2014/03/12/what-if-i-wrote-a-book/ What if I wrote a book?] | **The entire image was a link to the [[Blag]] post: [https://blog.xkcd.com/2014/03/12/what-if-i-wrote-a-book/ What if I wrote a book?] | ||
− | **Ended while [[1397: Luke]] was up [ | + | **Ended while [[1397: Luke]] was up [http://web.archive.org/web/20140722142115/http://xkcd.com/ 2014-07-22]. |
===2014-01-09 - Back to standard text=== | ===2014-01-09 - Back to standard text=== | ||
− | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20140109190927/ | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20140109190927/http://www.xkcd.com/ 2014-01-09] |
**When [[1314: Photos]] was still up when the text returned to the standard xkcd header: | **When [[1314: Photos]] was still up when the text returned to the standard xkcd header: | ||
***xkcd updates every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. | ***xkcd updates every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. | ||
− | **It stayed until [https://web.archive.org/web/20140312070248/ | + | **It stayed until [https://web.archive.org/web/20140312070248/http://xkcd.com/ 2014-03-12] when [[1340: Unique Date]] was up, a bit more than two months. |
===2013-12-21 - Deadline for Christmas shipping has passed=== | ===2013-12-21 - Deadline for Christmas shipping has passed=== | ||
− | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20131221043417/ | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20131221043417/http://www.xkcd.com/ 2013-12-21] |
**It changed when [[1306: Sigil Cycle]] came out. | **It changed when [[1306: Sigil Cycle]] came out. | ||
**This came up when it was too close to Christmas in 2013 for shipping to arrive in time for Christmas. And Randall makes a note of this, but lets people know that they could still buy presents... | **This came up when it was too close to Christmas in 2013 for shipping to arrive in time for Christmas. And Randall makes a note of this, but lets people know that they could still buy presents... | ||
**The text was | **The text was | ||
− | ***The deadline for guaranteed Christmas shipping has passed, but if you order something from the [ | + | ***The deadline for guaranteed Christmas shipping has passed, but if you order something from the [http://store.xkcd.com/ xkcd store], we'll get it to you as fast as possible! |
− | **Ended when [[1314: Photos]] was up on [https://web.archive.org/web/20140108181520/ | + | **Ended when [[1314: Photos]] was up on [https://web.archive.org/web/20140108181520/http://www.xkcd.com/ 2014-01-08]. |
===2013-12-06 - Empty header=== | ===2013-12-06 - Empty header=== | ||
− | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20131206213503/ | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20131206213503/http://xkcd.com/ 2013-12-06] |
**It changed when [[1300: Galilean Moons]] came out. | **It changed when [[1300: Galilean Moons]] came out. | ||
− | ***There | + | ***There just where no header text. This has not happened since. It looks really weird. |
− | **Ended when [[1305: Undocumented Feature]] was up on [https://web.archive.org/web/20131220005306/ | + | **Ended when [[1305: Undocumented Feature]] was up on [https://web.archive.org/web/20131220005306/http://xkcd.com/ 2013-12-20]. |
===Changes not documented yet 3=== | ===Changes not documented yet 3=== | ||
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====Interesting links in the Archive 3==== | ====Interesting links in the Archive 3==== | ||
*Just put the link here with a date and maybe a short note: | *Just put the link here with a date and maybe a short note: | ||
− | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20131205202730/ | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20131205202730/http://xkcd.com/ 2013-12-05]: Xmas sale before above |
− | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20130315162227/ | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20130315162227/http://xkcd.com:80/ 2013-03-15]: Empty follows below |
===2013-03-15 - Empty header=== | ===2013-03-15 - Empty header=== | ||
− | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20130315162227/ | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20130315162227/http://xkcd.com:80/ 2013-03-15] |
**It changed while [[1186: Bumblebees]] was on the front page. | **It changed while [[1186: Bumblebees]] was on the front page. | ||
***After the text saying a comic would be delayed disappeared no text replaced this. | ***After the text saying a comic would be delayed disappeared no text replaced this. | ||
***So the header was left empty! | ***So the header was left empty! | ||
− | **This lasted until [https://web.archive.org/web/20130318072820/ | + | **This lasted until [https://web.archive.org/web/20130318072820/http://xkcd.com/ 2013-03-18] while [[1187: Aspect Ratio]] was up. |
===2013-03-13 - Comic will be delayed=== | ===2013-03-13 - Comic will be delayed=== | ||
− | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20130313133631/ | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20130313133631/http://xkcd.com/ 2013-03-13] |
**It changed when [[1184: Circumference Formula]] came out, likely because the next comic was delayed. | **It changed when [[1184: Circumference Formula]] came out, likely because the next comic was delayed. | ||
***But there is a gap of three days before where no archived version exist, so cannot say if there where more than a few hours with this text. | ***But there is a gap of three days before where no archived version exist, so cannot say if there where more than a few hours with this text. | ||
**The text: | **The text: | ||
***The comic will be delayed until late morning EDT. | ***The comic will be delayed until late morning EDT. | ||
− | **Ended when [[1185: Ineffective Sorts]] was up on [https://web.archive.org/web/20130313175306/ | + | **Ended when [[1185: Ineffective Sorts]] was up on [https://web.archive.org/web/20130313175306/http://xkcd.com:80/ 2013-03-13]. |
***That was later same day as the first archived version. But could have been longer as mentioned above. | ***That was later same day as the first archived version. But could have been longer as mentioned above. | ||
===2012-11-26 - xkcd store=== | ===2012-11-26 - xkcd store=== | ||
− | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20121126235628/ | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20121126235628/http://xkcd.com/1138/ 2012-11-26] |
**It changed while [[1138: Heatmap]] was up. | **It changed while [[1138: Heatmap]] was up. | ||
***Notice that the above link is not from the main page, but from {{xkcd|1138}}. | ***Notice that the above link is not from the main page, but from {{xkcd|1138}}. | ||
***There was a gap of five days in the archive of the main page. | ***There was a gap of five days in the archive of the main page. | ||
− | ***The first day that it was archived from the front page was on [https://web.archive.org/web/20121201111432/ | + | ***The first day that it was archived from the front page was on [https://web.archive.org/web/20121201111432/http://xkcd.com/ 2012-12-01], while [[1141: Two Years]] was up. |
**The standard header text is replaced with an image that makes it seem like a rip is being torn in the white region where the text used to be. Beneath the white material that has now been ripped, some text can partly be seen. It is possible to read it. | **The standard header text is replaced with an image that makes it seem like a rip is being torn in the white region where the text used to be. Beneath the white material that has now been ripped, some text can partly be seen. It is possible to read it. | ||
**The text: | **The text: | ||
***xkcd store | ***xkcd store | ||
− | ****The image is a link to the [ | + | ****The image is a link to the [http://store.xkcd.com/ xkcd store] (tadaaa!) |
− | **Ended when [[1183: Rose Petals]] was up on [https://web.archive.org/web/20130311073948/ | + | **Ended when [[1183: Rose Petals]] was up on [https://web.archive.org/web/20130311073948/http://xkcd.com:80/1183/ 2013-03-11] |
***The above link is from {{xkcd|1183}}. | ***The above link is from {{xkcd|1183}}. | ||
− | ***Last time the front page was archived with it was though on [https://web.archive.org/web/20130309010403/ | + | ***Last time the front page was archived with it was though on [https://web.archive.org/web/20130309010403/http://xkcd.com/ 2013-03-09]. |
===2012-10-24 - Back to standard text=== | ===2012-10-24 - Back to standard text=== | ||
− | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20121024082017/ | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20121024082017/http://xkcd.com:80/ 2012-10-24] |
**While [[1124: Law of Drama]] was on the front the header returned to the standard xkcd header: | **While [[1124: Law of Drama]] was on the front the header returned to the standard xkcd header: | ||
***xkcd updates every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. | ***xkcd updates every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. | ||
− | **It stayed until [https://web.archive.org/web/20121126035129/ | + | **It stayed until [https://web.archive.org/web/20121126035129/http://xkcd.com:80/ 2012-11-26] when [[1138: Heatmap]] was up, a few days more than a month. |
===2012-10-17 - New What-If - Lightning=== | ===2012-10-17 - New What-If - Lightning=== | ||
− | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20121017232102/ | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20121017232102/http://xkcd.com/1121/ 2012-10-17] |
**Probably while [[1122: Electoral Precedent]] was up. | **Probably while [[1122: Electoral Precedent]] was up. | ||
***But the link above showing it was up on the 2012-10-17 is from the previous comics page {{xkcd|1121}} [[1121: Identity]]. | ***But the link above showing it was up on the 2012-10-17 is from the previous comics page {{xkcd|1121}} [[1121: Identity]]. | ||
− | ***But the first version archived with this header is saved on [https://web.archive.org/web/20121018082304/ | + | ***But the first version archived with this header is saved on [https://web.archive.org/web/20121018082304/http://xkcd.com/ 2012-10-18] |
**Randall promotes another New What-If article. | **Randall promotes another New What-If article. | ||
***See the ''[[what if? (blog)|what if?]]'' article ''{{what if|16|Today's topic: Lightning}}''. | ***See the ''[[what if? (blog)|what if?]]'' article ''{{what if|16|Today's topic: Lightning}}''. | ||
**The text | **The text | ||
***New What-If article: | ***New What-If article: | ||
− | ***[ | + | ***[http://what-if.xkcd.com/16/ What if lightning struck while you were ...] |
− | **This lasted until [https://web.archive.org/web/20121023023404/ | + | **This lasted until [https://web.archive.org/web/20121023023404/http://xkcd.com/1121/ 2012-10-23] when [[1124: Law of Drama]] was on the front page |
***This link is though from {{xkcd|1121}}. | ***This link is though from {{xkcd|1121}}. | ||
− | ***The last this version was archived on the front page was the day before on [https://web.archive.org/web/20121022120008/ | + | ***The last this version was archived on the front page was the day before on [https://web.archive.org/web/20121022120008/http://xkcd.com:80/ 2012-10-22]. |
===2012-10-10 - New What-If - Mariana Trench Explosion=== | ===2012-10-10 - New What-If - Mariana Trench Explosion=== | ||
− | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20121010003837/ | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20121010003837/http://xkcd.com/ 2012-10-10] |
**[[1118: Microsoft]] was still up at this time. | **[[1118: Microsoft]] was still up at this time. | ||
**Randall promotes another New What-If article. | **Randall promotes another New What-If article. | ||
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**The text | **The text | ||
***New What-If article: | ***New What-If article: | ||
− | ***[ | + | ***[http://what-if.xkcd.com/15/ What if you set off a nuclear bomb in the Mariana Trench?]. |
− | **This lasted until [https://web.archive.org/web/20121016055538/ | + | **This lasted until [https://web.archive.org/web/20121016055538/http://xkcd.com:80/ 2012-10-16] when [[1121: Identity]] was up. |
===2012-10-02 - This week's What-If - Short Answer Section=== | ===2012-10-02 - This week's What-If - Short Answer Section=== | ||
− | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20121002231724/ | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20121002231724/http://www.xkcd.com/ 2012-10-02] |
**[[1115: Sky]] was still up at this time. | **[[1115: Sky]] was still up at this time. | ||
**Randall promotes another New What-If article. | **Randall promotes another New What-If article. | ||
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**The text | **The text | ||
***In this week's What-If article I [https://what-if.xkcd.com/14/ answer multiple reader questions]. | ***In this week's What-If article I [https://what-if.xkcd.com/14/ answer multiple reader questions]. | ||
− | **This lasted until [https://web.archive.org/web/20121008112434/ | + | **This lasted until [https://web.archive.org/web/20121008112434/http://xkcd.com/ 2012-10-08] when [[1118: Microsoft]] was up. |
===2012-09-26 - New What-If - Laser Pointer=== | ===2012-09-26 - New What-If - Laser Pointer=== | ||
− | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20120926163111/ | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20120926163111/http://xkcd.com/1108/ 2012-09-26] |
**[[1113: Killed in Action]] was up at this time. | **[[1113: Killed in Action]] was up at this time. | ||
***The link above showing it happened on the 26th is from {{xkcd|1108}} | ***The link above showing it happened on the 26th is from {{xkcd|1108}} | ||
− | ***The first day this version was archived on the front page was on [https://web.archive.org/web/20120928003838/ | + | ***The first day this version was archived on the front page was on [https://web.archive.org/web/20120928003838/http://xkcd.com:80/ 2012-09-28] |
**Randall promotes another New What-If article. | **Randall promotes another New What-If article. | ||
***See the ''[[what if? (blog)|what if?]]'' article ''{{what if|13|Laser Pointer}}''. | ***See the ''[[what if? (blog)|what if?]]'' article ''{{what if|13|Laser Pointer}}''. | ||
**The text | **The text | ||
***New What-If article: | ***New What-If article: | ||
− | ***[ | + | ***[http://what-if.xkcd.com/13/ If everyone aimed a laser pointer at the Moon at once, would it change color?] |
− | **This lasted until [https://web.archive.org/web/20121001080517/ | + | **This lasted until [https://web.archive.org/web/20121001080517/http://xkcd.com/ 2012-10-01] when [[1115: Sky]] was up. |
===2012-09-18 - what-if.xkcd.com - Raindrop=== | ===2012-09-18 - what-if.xkcd.com - Raindrop=== | ||
− | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20120918143653/ | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20120918143653/http://www.xkcd.com/1108/ 2012-09-18] |
**[[1109: Refrigerator]] was still up at this time. | **[[1109: Refrigerator]] was still up at this time. | ||
***The link above showing it happened on the 18th is from {{xkcd|1108}} | ***The link above showing it happened on the 18th is from {{xkcd|1108}} | ||
− | ***The first day this version was archived on the front page was on [https://web.archive.org/web/20120919015232/ | + | ***The first day this version was archived on the front page was on [https://web.archive.org/web/20120919015232/http://xkcd.com/ 2012-09-19] |
**Randall promotes another What-If article on the what-if page. | **Randall promotes another What-If article on the what-if page. | ||
***See the the ''[[what if? (blog)|what if?]]'' article ''{{what if|12|Raindrop}}''. | ***See the the ''[[what if? (blog)|what if?]]'' article ''{{what if|12|Raindrop}}''. | ||
**The text | **The text | ||
***what-if.xkcd.com: [https://what-if.xkcd.com/12/ What if all of a storm's water fell in a single raindrop?]. | ***what-if.xkcd.com: [https://what-if.xkcd.com/12/ What if all of a storm's water fell in a single raindrop?]. | ||
− | **This lasted until [https://web.archive.org/web/20120925090123/ | + | **This lasted until [https://web.archive.org/web/20120925090123/http://xkcd.com:80/ 2012-09-25] when [[1112: Think Logically]] was up. |
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*Just put the link here with a date and maybe a short note: | *Just put the link here with a date and maybe a short note: | ||
− | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20120917052827/ | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20120917052827/http://xkcd.com:80/ 2012-09-17]: What if Droppings ends. |
− | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20120718231719/ | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20120718231719/http://www.xkcd.com/ 2012-07-18] Next stores header text |
===2012-07-10 - New: what-if.xkcd.com=== | ===2012-07-10 - New: what-if.xkcd.com=== | ||
− | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20120710114846/ | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20120710114846/http://xkcd.com/1078/ 2012-07-10] |
**This was a special change happening over a few days. The above "new" header text from the given date is actually shown on the previous comic [[1078: Knights]]. | **This was a special change happening over a few days. The above "new" header text from the given date is actually shown on the previous comic [[1078: Knights]]. | ||
− | ***Another example from [https://web.archive.org/web/20120710072249/ | + | ***Another example from [https://web.archive.org/web/20120710072249/http://xkcd.com:80/1070 2012-07-10] is shown for [[1070: Words for Small Sets]]. |
− | **The comic on the main page released on [https://web.archive.org/web/20120709045709/ | + | **The comic on the main page released on [https://web.archive.org/web/20120709045709/http://xkcd.com:80/ 2012-07-09] was [[1079: United Shapes]], but that comic had a [[xkcd_Header_text#United_Shapes|unique header text]] upon its release. |
− | ***So both on the 9th as shown above and on [https://web.archive.org/web/20120710114846/ | + | ***So both on the 9th as shown above and on [https://web.archive.org/web/20120710114846/http://xkcd.com/1078/ 2012-07-10] the header text was different on the front than on all other pages. |
− | ****As can be read in the link above, the new header text actually got incorporated into the unique text, so that after the next comic was released on [https://web.archive.org/web/20120711234408/ | + | ****As can be read in the link above, the new header text actually got incorporated into the unique text, so that after the next comic was released on [https://web.archive.org/web/20120711234408/http://xkcd.com/1079/ 2012-07-11] the current new header text and a smaller version of the original unique header text was now shown on the Unites Shapes page. |
****{{xkcd|1079|And it was never changed back}}. | ****{{xkcd|1079|And it was never changed back}}. | ||
**The first version of the new text from the 10th was only active one day: | **The first version of the new text from the 10th was only active one day: | ||
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****New site: what-if.xkcd.com, where I abuse science to answer hypothetical questions. I'll answer a new question every Tuesday. | ****New site: what-if.xkcd.com, where I abuse science to answer hypothetical questions. I'll answer a new question every Tuesday. | ||
*****The link was not an active link. And this was never shown on the front page, but on all other comics. | *****The link was not an active link. And this was never shown on the front page, but on all other comics. | ||
− | **Already on [https://web.archive.org/web/20120711223349/ | + | **Already on [https://web.archive.org/web/20120711223349/http://xkcd.com/1078/ 2012-07-11] when [[1080: Visual Field]] was released the new header changed a bit |
***At this time it most have been shown on the front page, but the link above is again from [[1078: Knights]]. | ***At this time it most have been shown on the front page, but the link above is again from [[1078: Knights]]. | ||
****For some reason the front page was not saved on either the 11th or 12th, so no version of the front page with Visual Field exist | ****For some reason the front page was not saved on either the 11th or 12th, so no version of the front page with Visual Field exist | ||
− | ****The first archived version of the front page with this new header text was from [https://web.archive.org/web/20120713154207/ | + | ****The first archived version of the front page with this new header text was from [https://web.archive.org/web/20120713154207/http://xkcd.com/ 2012-07-13] when [[1081: Argument Victory]] was on the front page. |
**The final text: | **The final text: | ||
− | ***New: [ | + | ***New: [http://what-if.xkcd.com/1/ what-if.xkcd.com]: abusing science to answer hypothetical questions. |
***I'll answer a new reader question every Tuesday. | ***I'll answer a new reader question every Tuesday. | ||
****This time the link was active and directs to the new ''[[what if? (blog)|what if?]]'' blog and its first entry {{what if|1|Relativistic Baseball}} | ****This time the link was active and directs to the new ''[[what if? (blog)|what if?]]'' blog and its first entry {{what if|1|Relativistic Baseball}} | ||
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***And then he forgot about it when the header changed for all the other comics, so it is now a relic of the promotion of his first what if release. | ***And then he forgot about it when the header changed for all the other comics, so it is now a relic of the promotion of his first what if release. | ||
**The what if promotion continued for a long time, but the final version from above only lasted until 17th at the latest. There is again no archived versions of the front page from the 15th, 16th or 17th. | **The what if promotion continued for a long time, but the final version from above only lasted until 17th at the latest. There is again no archived versions of the front page from the 15th, 16th or 17th. | ||
− | ***The last time it was archived on the front page was [https://web.archive.org/web/20120714062857/ | + | ***The last time it was archived on the front page was [https://web.archive.org/web/20120714062857/http://xkcd.com/ 2012-07-14], when [[1081: Argument Victory]] was still up. |
− | ***But on [https://web.archive.org/web/20120715070938/ | + | ***But on [https://web.archive.org/web/20120715070938/http://xkcd.com:80/1081/ 2012-07-15] it was still shown on the page for Argument Victory and same for [https://web.archive.org/web/20120716235458/https://www.xkcd.com/998/ 2012-07-16] on [[998: 2012]] |
****So seemed it stayed up while [[1082: Geology]] was up on the 16-17/7. | ****So seemed it stayed up while [[1082: Geology]] was up on the 16-17/7. | ||
===2012-04-09 - Standard text plus store link=== | ===2012-04-09 - Standard text plus store link=== | ||
− | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20120409190952/ | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20120409190952/http://xkcd.com/1026/ 2012-04-09] |
**It changed when [[1040: Lakes and Oceans]] came up. | **It changed when [[1040: Lakes and Oceans]] came up. | ||
***The above link to prove this is though from comic {{xkcd|1026}} [[1026: Compare and Contrast]] the first to be found that where archived on the 9th. | ***The above link to prove this is though from comic {{xkcd|1026}} [[1026: Compare and Contrast]] the first to be found that where archived on the 9th. | ||
***The first archived version on the main page is from [https://web.archive.org/web/20120411053543/https://xkcd.com/ 2012-04-11] when [[1041: Whites of Their Eyes]] was up. | ***The first archived version on the main page is from [https://web.archive.org/web/20120411053543/https://xkcd.com/ 2012-04-11] when [[1041: Whites of Their Eyes]] was up. | ||
− | ***There where no archived version of the front page on the 9th or 10th while Lake and Oceans was up. So it was also first on the 11th that this new text could be seen, but only when it had moved to its own page number [https://web.archive.org/web/20120411052948/ | + | ***There where no archived version of the front page on the 9th or 10th while Lake and Oceans was up. So it was also first on the 11th that this new text could be seen, but only when it had moved to its own page number [https://web.archive.org/web/20120411052948/http://xkcd.com/1040/ 1040]. |
****The change probably came because of this special comic, which may became a [https://store.xkcd.com/collections/posters/products/lakes-oceans-poster poster]. | ****The change probably came because of this special comic, which may became a [https://store.xkcd.com/collections/posters/products/lakes-oceans-poster poster]. | ||
**The update was to add a promotion for the store under the standard header text. | **The update was to add a promotion for the store under the standard header text. | ||
**The text | **The text | ||
***XKCD updates every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. | ***XKCD updates every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. | ||
− | ***You can get prints, posters, and t-shirts in the [ | + | ***You can get prints, posters, and t-shirts in the [http://store.xkcd.com/ store]. |
− | **This lasted until [https://web.archive.org/web/20120709004956/ | + | **This lasted until [https://web.archive.org/web/20120709004956/http://www.xkcd.com/ 2012-07-09] when [[1078: Knights]] was up, exactly three months, so although not only the standard text, the standard text was first for three months and three days, see [[#2012-04-05 - Back to standard text|below]]. |
===2012-04-05 - Back to standard text=== | ===2012-04-05 - Back to standard text=== | ||
− | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20120405195956/ | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20120405195956/http://www.xkcd.com/1021/ 2012-04-05] |
**While [[1038: Fountain]] was on the front the header returned to the standard xkcd header: | **While [[1038: Fountain]] was on the front the header returned to the standard xkcd header: | ||
***xkcd updates every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. | ***xkcd updates every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. | ||
**The link above to prove the date is seen on [[1021: Business Plan]]. | **The link above to prove the date is seen on [[1021: Business Plan]]. | ||
− | ***The first archived version on front page is from [https://web.archive.org/web/20120406111048/ | + | ***The first archived version on front page is from [https://web.archive.org/web/20120406111048/http://xkcd.com/ 2012-04-06], when [[1039: RuBisCO]] was up. |
− | ***A version showing Fountain with this can be found on it's own page {{xkcd|1038}} on [https://web.archive.org/web/20120406085618/ | + | ***A version showing Fountain with this can be found on it's own page {{xkcd|1038}} on [https://web.archive.org/web/20120406085618/http://xkcd.com:80/1038/ 2012-04-06]. |
− | ****When it was archived while on the front page it still had the previous header on [https://web.archive.org/web/20120404210927/ | + | ****When it was archived while on the front page it still had the previous header on [https://web.archive.org/web/20120404210927/http://xkcd.com:80/ 2012-04-05]. |
− | **It stayed up, unchanged, until [https://web.archive.org/web/20120408200414/ | + | **It stayed up, unchanged, until [https://web.archive.org/web/20120408200414/http://xkcd.com:80/ 2012-04-08] when [[1039: RuBisCO]] was up. So only three days. |
***But [[#2012-04-09- Standard text plus store link|the change]] did not remove the standard text but just added a link to the store. And this version, still with the standard text at the top stayed for three more months. | ***But [[#2012-04-09- Standard text plus store link|the change]] did not remove the standard text but just added a link to the store. And this version, still with the standard text at the top stayed for three more months. | ||
===2012-03-28 - Visiting Newport News=== | ===2012-03-28 - Visiting Newport News=== | ||
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**[[1035: Cadbury Eggs]] was on the front when it changed. | **[[1035: Cadbury Eggs]] was on the front when it changed. | ||
***From the end of March 2012, there is a problem with the archived versions of xkcd, so they do not load properly and do not include the comic picture. | ***From the end of March 2012, there is a problem with the archived versions of xkcd, so they do not load properly and do not include the comic picture. | ||
**It was to announce a talk Randall gave at his old school. | **It was to announce a talk Randall gave at his old school. | ||
**The text: | **The text: | ||
− | ***I'm [https://blog.xkcd.com/2012/03/22/im-visiting-cnu-on-april-4th/ visiting] Newport News, VA next week, where I'll be speaking at CNU, my old school. If you want to come, reserve a seat [https://web.archive.org/web/20120329214411/ | + | ***I'm [https://blog.xkcd.com/2012/03/22/im-visiting-cnu-on-april-4th/ visiting] Newport News, VA next week, where I'll be speaking at CNU, my old school. If you want to come, reserve a seat [https://web.archive.org/web/20120329214411/http://www.cnu.edu/pcs/xkcd/index.asp here]! |
****The first link it to a post in the [[Blag]]: [https://blog.xkcd.com/2012/03/22/im-visiting-cnu-on-april-4th/ I’m visiting CNU on April 4th]. | ****The first link it to a post in the [[Blag]]: [https://blog.xkcd.com/2012/03/22/im-visiting-cnu-on-april-4th/ I’m visiting CNU on April 4th]. | ||
****The other link is no longer working, but the link above goes to an archived version. | ****The other link is no longer working, but the link above goes to an archived version. | ||
**There was a special situation with this header text. For three days it was not on the front page, as the [[:Category:April fools' comics|April fools' comic]] [[1037: Umwelt]] came out and stayed from April 1st to April 3rd on the front page. | **There was a special situation with this header text. For three days it was not on the front page, as the [[:Category:April fools' comics|April fools' comic]] [[1037: Umwelt]] came out and stayed from April 1st to April 3rd on the front page. | ||
***This comic had it's own [[#Unique header text|unique header text]] from the start, one that has [[#Umwelt|stayed like this]] since! | ***This comic had it's own [[#Unique header text|unique header text]] from the start, one that has [[#Umwelt|stayed like this]] since! | ||
− | ****So from [https://web.archive.org/web/20120401151639/ | + | ****So from [https://web.archive.org/web/20120401151639/http://xkcd.com:80/ 2012-04-01] to [https://web.archive.org/web/20120403223453/http://www.xkcd.com/ 2012-04-03] the front page had another header: |
*****You can get posters, prints, and t-shirts in the [https://store.xkcd.com/ xkcd store]. | *****You can get posters, prints, and t-shirts in the [https://store.xkcd.com/ xkcd store]. | ||
***But all the other comics kept the Visiting header on all three days as shown here: | ***But all the other comics kept the Visiting header on all three days as shown here: | ||
− | ****[https://web.archive.org/web/20120401214214/ | + | ****[https://web.archive.org/web/20120401214214/http://xkcd.com:80/1036/ 2012-04-01] from[[1036: Reviews]]. |
− | ****[https://web.archive.org/web/20120402150258/ | + | ****[https://web.archive.org/web/20120402150258/http://xkcd.com/1019 2012-04-02] from [[1019: First Post]]. |
− | ****[https://web.archive.org/web/20120403164523/ | + | ****[https://web.archive.org/web/20120403164523/http://xkcd.com:80/1036/ 2012-04-03] from [[1036: Reviews]]. |
*****The one from the 2nd of April was hardest to find, but the most important, because that was clearly in the time period where Umwelt was up, thus definitely proving that the other pages had a different header than the front page. This is rare. | *****The one from the 2nd of April was hardest to find, but the most important, because that was clearly in the time period where Umwelt was up, thus definitely proving that the other pages had a different header than the front page. This is rare. | ||
− | **It returned to the front page on [https://web.archive.org/web/20120404210927/ | + | **It returned to the front page on [https://web.archive.org/web/20120404210927/http://xkcd.com:80/ 2012-04-04] and stayed up until [https://web.archive.org/web/20120405195956/http://www.xkcd.com/1021/ 2012-04-05] when [[1038: Fountain]] was up. |
***The link from the 5th though is from {{xkcd|1021}} [[1021: Business Plan]], the only comic archived on the 5ht to be found. | ***The link from the 5th though is from {{xkcd|1021}} [[1021: Business Plan]], the only comic archived on the 5ht to be found. | ||
****The previous link was the last time it was archived while on the front page. | ****The previous link was the last time it was archived while on the front page. | ||
===2012-03-12 - xkcd Holistic Browser=== | ===2012-03-12 - xkcd Holistic Browser=== | ||
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**[[1028: Communication]] was up at the time. | **[[1028: Communication]] was up at the time. | ||
***From here the archive doesn't load the page properly so it is really boring to document. This goes for both first and last day of this text. | ***From here the archive doesn't load the page properly so it is really boring to document. This goes for both first and last day of this text. | ||
**The text: | **The text: | ||
− | ***New: [https://web.archive.org/web/20120318153220/ | + | ***New: [https://web.archive.org/web/20120318153220/http://holistic.xkcd.com/ holistic.xkcd.com], the least useful web navigation tool ever. |
****The link is now dead, but the link above is to an archived version. | ****The link is now dead, but the link above is to an archived version. | ||
****On that page there is the following text: | ****On that page there is the following text: | ||
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***It had its own [[xkcd_Header_text#Unique_header_text|unique header text]] which thus replaced this text on the front page for two days. | ***It had its own [[xkcd_Header_text#Unique_header_text|unique header text]] which thus replaced this text on the front page for two days. | ||
***But it did not replace it on all the other pages so this was the active header text during the entire period, see more here: [[xkcd_Header_text#s.2Fkeyboard.2Fleopard.2F|s/keyboard/leopard/]] | ***But it did not replace it on all the other pages so this was the active header text during the entire period, see more here: [[xkcd_Header_text#s.2Fkeyboard.2Fleopard.2F|s/keyboard/leopard/]] | ||
− | **This lasted till [https://web.archive.org/web/20120327050311/ | + | **This lasted till [https://web.archive.org/web/20120327050311/http://xkcd.com/1033 2012-03-27] while [[1034: Share Buttons]] was up. |
− | **But the last archived version with this on the front page was the day before [https://web.archive.org/web/20120326180811/ | + | **But the last archived version with this on the front page was the day before [https://web.archive.org/web/20120326180811/http://xkcd.com// 2012-03-26]. |
***The link from 27th is from an archived version of [[1033: Formal Logic]]. | ***The link from 27th is from an archived version of [[1033: Formal Logic]]. | ||
+ | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20120311135259/http://xkcd.com/ 2012-03-11] Text before. For net entry below... | ||
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