WTF Just Happened, Today?

Logging the daily shock and awe

WTF Just Happened, Today? launched on January 31, 2017 with 110 votes, #370 of 3,670 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 9 years on.

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Your essential guide to the shock and awe in national politics. A sane, once-a-day newsletter helping normal people make sense of the news.

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LaunchedJan 31, 2017

Launch day▲ 110 votes, 8 commentstop 10% of 3,670 that month

Websitewhatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.comonline, checked September 2026

CategoryWork

MakersMatt Kiser

TopicsProductivity, User Experience, Tech

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By the numbers

#370
of 3,670 launches in January 2017: 75%
of 2017's launches got fewer votes: 16×
the median launch of 2017 (7 votes): 166
launches landed the same day: 9 yrs
on, the site is still online (checked September 2026)

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