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1. about 17 hours ago on Phoebe and Her Unicorn

   See IKAROS on Wikipedia, for a successful solar sail. Self-driving cars are probably not going to be ubiquitous for a while, but they are definitely already on the road in some places.

2. 2 days ago on Luann

   They’re looking at this the wrong way. What does the before video reveal about Luann? Her positivity! So she could become Miss Positivity, the Turn-that-Frown-Upside-Down Gal. On the other hand, they could use the video to promote their idea: ‘Are you content to be full of potential? Or would you like to stand out from the crowd and really Be Someone?’

3. 2 days ago on Phoebe and Her Unicorn

   Not a fact of daily experience, but solar sails are pretty cool. Also self-driving cars.

4. 2 days ago on Edge City

   Too cold? They’re just not wearing enough.

5. 4 days ago on Doonesbury

   Please let it be so. Remember, people in other countries watch these debates. It’s embarrassing enough already.

6. 4 days ago on Doonesbury

   I remember once reading a science-fiction story in which the electoral choice was between an exactly average mediocrity and a certifiable freak, setting the stage for a terminal decline. Eventually Newfoundland dogs took over. If anyone recognizes the story, please let me know.

7. 7 days ago on Calvin and Hobbes

   I give it five minutes.

8. 8 days ago on Frazz

   You can do that in a shop too: try on five pairs and just buy one.

9. 9 days ago on Luann

   They should do Les. He really needs a new way of presenting himself.

10. 10 days ago on Rip Haywire

    Time to pull out one of those escape plans.