The Pudding
Visual essays answering questions nobody commissioned, like which pop lyricists have the largest working vocabulary.
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How to get the most from it
The Pudding sits in Interactive Explainers under Learn, filed as rabbit hole.
- Open it when the evening is free. It has no natural stopping point.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something clever, beautiful and brainy.
About this category: Explainers that use motion, interaction and scrolling to teach what a paragraph never could. The clearest teaching on the internet lives here.
Good for
- A long evening with nothing planned
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- Looking at something lovely
- Giving your brain a workout
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
The Pudding: quick answers
Is The Pudding free?
Yes. The Pudding is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use The Pudding?
No. You can use The Pudding without signing up for anything.
Does The Pudding work on a phone?
Yes. The Pudding works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is The Pudding safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does The Pudding take?
We file it as "Rabbit hole": Clear your evening. We warned you.
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