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1lblnl | why do we have tastebuds? | If we were to survive, we would eat anything. Its not like we can tell the difference between something poisonous and something not with just taste. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1lblnl/eli5_why_do_we_have_tastebuds/ | {
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5snoit | when receiving an injection, what determines where on the body the injection is to be administered (e.g. shoulder, abdomen, buttock, etc)? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5snoit/eli5_when_receiving_an_injection_what_determines/ | {
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7nfjk9 | how does software that checks spelling know that you spelled a word incorrectly yet cant offer the correct spelling. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7nfjk9/eli5how_does_software_that_checks_spelling_know/ | {
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44irr6 | why can lawmaking bodies like the new york city council vote to give themselves gigantic pay raises(32%)? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/44irr6/eli5why_can_lawmaking_bodies_like_the_new_york/ | {
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302584 | (us) a rundown over some of the major presidential candidates for 2016 | I've heard lots of things from both sides about how Hillary Clinton would be horrible, or Jeb Bush, Ted Cruz, etc. I'm not super informed on what they have done however and I'm trying to fix that. Could anyone explain a little bit about the major candidates and what would make them a bad/good potential president?
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1dcnre | what is holding back science from enabling us to have eternal life? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1dcnre/eli5_what_is_holding_back_science_from_enabling/ | {
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1kaw1h | why does qm *need* gravity to be quantized? why can't it be left not a fundamental force, but a space-time curvature as per gr? | Also, could it be, that a black hole is so small, that if we're speaking of what's inside we're already below Planck's scale? At which point renormalization* breaks down, and since GR gives correct results for black holes and QM does not, it should be QM that's gotta give, not the other way around?
* I've been lead to... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1kaw1h/eli5_why_does_qm_need_gravity_to_be_quantized_why/ | {
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20l6l3 | how do genes translate into structure? | Like, how do genes end up determining things like shape? I find it mind-boggling that one cell of the body contains the information to even make one finger with all the pores, the nails, its precise shape, the blood vessels, everything. It's even more impressive to me that the finger on the other hand is going to look... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/20l6l3/eli5_how_do_genes_translate_into_structure/ | {
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32fptb | why is there western script in so many japanese advertisements and brandnames? | and why are japanese people expected to be able to read it? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/32fptb/eli5_why_is_there_western_script_in_so_many/ | {
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vojr3 | what is counting cards in blackjack, and why is it illegal? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/vojr3/eli5_what_is_counting_cards_in_blackjack_and_why/ | {
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3xwuzy | why does it take some states a month to print a driver's license? | I live in Texas and it takes 30-60 days to get a real driver's license so you run around with a paper one for a while which makes things like flying and buying booze almost impossible. I used to live in Oklahoma (not known for being cutting edge) and they printed it out right there. Even my office of ~200 people has th... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3xwuzy/eli5_why_does_it_take_some_states_a_month_to/ | {
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6xpngy | what is the purpose of super computers in the oil industry ? | I remember when I first read about Super Computers. One of their main uses was in the oil industry. When I looked for some high end graphic cards ( the Nvidia Quadro class) I read that they also had their use in the Oil industry.
What kinds of data are they computing with Super Computers in the oil industry ? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6xpngy/eli5_what_is_the_purpose_of_super_computers_in/ | {
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cfl2ju | why does soap clean your body and yet make the shower filthy with grime at the same time? | Edit: wow this blew up! Thanks so much for all your intelligent responses, and in particular the person who wrote a song to explain the concept (to the tune of itsy bitsy spider). It's awesome to have a resource where I can come and ask questions to people who are much, much smarter than I am. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/cfl2ju/eli5_why_does_soap_clean_your_body_and_yet_make/ | {
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1mcw5u | why do we get an urge to crack our bones? | I have found myself getting the urge to crack my knees, lower back, knuckles, etc. at various times in the day. Why is that? What implications can this have in the future? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1mcw5u/eli5_why_do_we_get_an_urge_to_crack_our_bones/ | {
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2yrc3l | how do tests like these generate so much thrust without destroying the rocket as it simply pushes against an immovable wall? -- test of nasa's new rocket booster that would put man on mars. (x-post) | _URL_0_ | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2yrc3l/eli5_how_do_tests_like_these_generate_so_much/ | {
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1yptlj | how do some people bench more weight than others, even when they have excercised less and look less muscular? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1yptlj/eli5_how_do_some_people_bench_more_weight_than/ | {
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6elrb7 | why havent any species developed wheels? surely its the simplest and most efficient way for something to travel. | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6elrb7/eli5why_havent_any_species_developed_wheels/ | {
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4tfod7 | according to new 9/11 documents released, saudi arabia were heavily involved in the attacks on 9/11, what did they stand to gain from this? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4tfod7/eli5_according_to_new_911_documents_released/ | {
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548h8j | the cost of electricity? | I am curious how electricity is priced in areas and why? My electricity cost is 12.04cents/kWh while my neighbor who lives about 5 city blocks away, cost 11.50cents/kWh, we both live in the same county and zip code.
How does the cost of a standard 60watt lightbulb break down in terms of kWh?
What is kWh? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/548h8j/eli5_the_cost_of_electricity/ | {
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cuvuyb | what is the difference between surrealism and oneirism? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/cuvuyb/eli5_what_is_the_difference_between_surrealism/ | {
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4yzoj7 | why do some females leave an extremely strong lingering , fish-like smell in the bathroom? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4yzoj7/eli5_why_do_some_females_leave_an_extremely/ | {
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6y4cvo | why are ingredients measured by volume in some parts of the world, but by mass in others? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6y4cvo/eli5_why_are_ingredients_measured_by_volume_in/ | {
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4ia9vb | the concept of the trinity and jesus his sacrifice. | I am not judging anyone religion. I just want to understand.
So if I understand correctly, Christians believe that there is one god that is 3 different people in one?
So god send down his son, who is his own father to commit suicide to forgive us for the sin he originally gave us?
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4ubdep | why are humans predisposed to get so much satisfaction from hearing the sound of a beat? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4ubdep/eli5_why_are_humans_predisposed_to_get_so_much/ | {
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c9jlhn | what happens to a fly when they are exiting a vehicle window of a car that is going 60+mph? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/c9jlhn/eli5what_happens_to_a_fly_when_they_are_exiting_a/ | {
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6kw6v0 | why do we tilt our heads back when laughing out loud? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6kw6v0/eli5_why_do_we_tilt_our_heads_back_when_laughing/ | {
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2w6s57 | do police really have speeding ticket quotas and if so how do they work? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2w6s57/eli5_do_police_really_have_speeding_ticket_quotas/ | {
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6wvss5 | why are sour things sour? | I know it has to do with your taste buds but what makes it so sour? And why do some people not think something is sour when I do? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6wvss5/eli5_why_are_sour_things_sour/ | {
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48q4hl | if a human baby from 20,000 years ago was raised today, would it be distinguishable? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/48q4hl/eli5_if_a_human_baby_from_20000_years_ago_was/ | {
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x0wjm | why do colleges/universities have sports programs in the first place? | Why aren't there 'schools' that are just a bunch of athletes, and then there could just be universities focusing on academic topics? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/x0wjm/eli5_why_do_collegesuniversities_have_sports/ | {
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f5mgu3 | what is the difference between “serious but not life threatening” and “critical but stable” condition?? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/f5mgu3/eli5_what_is_the_difference_between_serious_but/ | {
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667g07 | what is the justification for residents of washington, dc not have representation in congress or belonging to [maryland] a state? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/667g07/eli5_what_is_the_justification_for_residents_of/ | {
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2pn2nv | how did they find the dalai lama? i don't understand the reincarnation and how they found out that some random kid is now the 14th dalai lama. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2pn2nv/eli5_how_did_they_find_the_dalai_lama_i_dont/ | {
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8kgmch | why is the movement of animatronics so much more fluid and realistic than current humanoid robots? | Examples of realistic animatronic human/humanoid dolls:
[Animatronic Head (Greg Townley) - The World's End](_URL_1_)
[First Look at The Na’vi River Journey Shaman | Disney's Animal Kingdom](_URL_2_)
Yet, "realistic" humanoid robots don't seem to be even close to passing the uncanny valley:
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8xdtrr | what is the point of having an unpaid internship? | I don't exactly know what an unpaid internship is, but it seems silly to see people in movies and TV shows bumbling around and bending over backwards for their employers as an intern without getting paid. Why does such a position exist? Is this a fancy name for volunteering for experience?
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2pdarc | why don't christians celebrate jewish holidays? | Does it have to do with the Romans adoption of Christianity? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2pdarc/eli5_why_dont_christians_celebrate_jewish_holidays/ | {
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1m56me | why are all these companies pursuing autonomous cars? | It seriously seems like every company is into Driverless car technology. I know about Google, but just recently heard about Nissan and Mercedes. Why? What markets would these be for? Is there really a viable financial incentive for the technology? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1m56me/eli5_why_are_all_these_companies_pursuing/ | {
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26keqs | why is the thai government overthrown by the military so often? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/26keqs/eli5_why_is_the_thai_government_overthrown_by_the/ | {
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4bq796 | why are salt water fish so much prettier than fresh water fish? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4bq796/eli5why_are_salt_water_fish_so_much_prettier_than/ | {
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4f9pp3 | why did the brazilian lower house vote to impeach the president? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4f9pp3/eli5_why_did_the_brazilian_lower_house_vote_to/ | {
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9efa1f | in early ancient history how did they tell whether diamonds (and other gemstones) were real? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9efa1f/eli5_in_early_ancient_history_how_did_they_tell/ | {
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27edme | why do people think marijuana/cannabis is 'dangerous'? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/27edme/eli5_why_do_people_think_marijuanacannabis_is/ | {
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4s8iwj | why is that with some stains hot water removes perfectly, but with other types of stains hot water sets it permanently? | I've just spent some time reading a staff manual for my new job and it mentions when to clean with hot water, and when not to. It got me thinking though. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4s8iwj/eli5why_is_that_with_some_stains_hot_water/ | {
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3v9x59 | if a company is non-profit, why do there employees ewrn money from it? | When a company is non-profit why are employees allowed to make money? Wouldn't this make it for profit? If not then where do the profits in a for profit company go if not back into the busniess and how does it differ from a non-profit organization? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3v9x59/eli5_if_a_company_is_nonprofit_why_do_there/ | {
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86dm2q | why so many positive results come from testing stem cells on animals, but aren't offered to people yet. | I just read another post about stem cells 'curing' alcoholism on mice. There's so many other cases of stem cells, such as regenerating lost limbs. Why aren't such advanced treatments offered to people yet? If the stem cells are actually acquired inhumanely, then how do we have them to test on animals? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/86dm2q/eli5_why_so_many_positive_results_come_from/ | {
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2dt8vr | what happens at the molecular level when you try to wash something with wet paper towel? isn't it just water? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2dt8vr/eli5_what_happens_at_the_molecular_level_when_you/ | {
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6x9iga | what effects to game developers use to make massive, open world games (such as gta v or skyrim) seem so huge while still feeling so proportional? | For example; Trevor tells Michael in GTA V that he is a few hours up the road from LS. And while it looks and feels like a long distance, it only takes me a few minutes of real time. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6x9iga/eli5_what_effects_to_game_developers_use_to_make/ | {
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emid8l | can the president ignore the war powers resolution that was just passed by the house? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/emid8l/eli5_can_the_president_ignore_the_war_powers/ | {
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5pabm1 | how the heck does ball tracking in sports work?? | Watching the Aus open and it got me thinking. How do the camera(s) know where the ball is in relation to the lines on the court etc. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5pabm1/eli5_how_the_heck_does_ball_tracking_in_sports/ | {
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dxg2zg | how come there’s nothing built on all the empty land along highways such as i-15 or i-90? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/dxg2zg/eli5_how_come_theres_nothing_built_on_all_the/ | {
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5h4imn | why isn't the shortest day of the year the middle of winter? or the longest day the middle of summer? rather than the first day of each. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5h4imn/eli5_why_isnt_the_shortest_day_of_the_year_the/ | {
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25q52w | the theory that drinking *more* alcohol will cure a hangover. | I've heard of this cure many times. I don't know if it works at all, not willing to take the risk. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/25q52w/eli5_the_theory_that_drinking_more_alcohol_will/ | {
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zhl95 | organic chemistry | I realize that this a a VAST topic, to say the very least, but I'm just looking for the basics here.
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b0xk1d | the information paradox | I watched a YouTube video on it but I still don’t get it | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/b0xk1d/eli5_the_information_paradox/ | {
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egv65j | when drinking beers, why can you hold your pee for so long the first time and afterwards it is much harder to do so? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/egv65j/eli5_when_drinking_beers_why_can_you_hold_your/ | {
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3hcnvi | why is drug testing legal? | This subject kinda confuses me. I understand that employers may not want a drug user working for them, but how is this not an evasion of privacy? For example, I have ADHD and I am prescribed Adderall. I know that any drug test I take in the future will test positive, and I will need to explain to them that its prescrib... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3hcnvi/eli5_why_is_drug_testing_legal/ | {
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2ua2o7 | crying | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2ua2o7/eli5_crying/ | {
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1xjc1e | how do insurance companies handle automobile pile-ups in hazardous conditions? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1xjc1e/how_do_insurance_companies_handle_automobile/ | {
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29457a | what's that thing in paint cans that makes a noise when the can shakes? what's it do? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/29457a/eli5_whats_that_thing_in_paint_cans_that_makes_a/ | {
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14dkm5 | how obama was able to pass healthcare reform but clinton wasn't? | I understand that Obama had to cut down a lot of his original bill but I don't understand how with the increase in polarisation etc etc that Obama was able to pass it and Clinton wasn't? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/14dkm5/eli5_how_obama_was_able_to_pass_healthcare_reform/ | {
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1gp08y | why do cigarettes cost half as much as nicotine gum? | I don't smoke cigarettes but I was at CVS and noticed a box of Nicorette cost $50 and a pack of smokes was like, $5. Even if there are five times as many pieces of gum in this Nicorette 100 pack, why are cigarettes so much cheaper?
[Wal-Mart Nicorette link](_URL_0_) | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1gp08y/eli5_why_do_cigarettes_cost_half_as_much_as/ | {
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u6r99 | how bad is the american and world economies today? | The news are all confusing and is very difficult to form a single chain of thought on how bad is the economy of the world or US right now. Thought ELI5 might help. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/u6r99/eli5_how_bad_is_the_american_and_world_economies/ | {
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3l7fkt | scotus views on separation of church and state, and why the pledge of allegiance is not in violation? | would it bother people if a students says "under Allah" instead of "under God"? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3l7fkt/eli5_scotus_views_on_separation_of_church_and/ | {
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a0mnrv | what would cause the us senate to stay republican dominated when the house of representatives becomes majority democrat? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/a0mnrv/eli5_what_would_cause_the_us_senate_to_stay/ | {
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1zg40f | unsec - how can russia (or any other) hold veto power over an issue caused by itself | So, I understand that the permanent members of the Security Council hold single-party veto power over Security Council resolutions. How is it that a member of the UN, acting alone, can cause international conflict - then is able to de-fang the UNSC by wielding their Veto.
Doesn't this seem very backwards, especiall... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1zg40f/eli5_unsec_how_can_russia_or_any_other_hold_veto/ | {
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4jegww | why does the room still spin when you stop spinning? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4jegww/eli5_why_does_the_room_still_spin_when_you_stop/ | {
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372780 | why is chicago, nyc or other cities are better off than detroit? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/372780/eli5_why_is_chicago_nyc_or_other_cities_are/ | {
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f0bw00 | how could no one win the democratic primaries? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/f0bw00/eli5_how_could_no_one_win_the_democratic_primaries/ | {
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1r54dz | existentialism and sartre | I know that 'Eli5: Existantialism' has been done a couple of times before, but I was wondering if people may also be able to provide a little ELI5 insight into its origins and Sartre's role in all of it, and some of Sartre's views.
Thanks! | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1r54dz/eli5_existentialism_and_sartre/ | {
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8shzvt | why do most aches and pains dissappear the moment you start exercising? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8shzvt/eli5_why_do_most_aches_and_pains_dissappear_the/ | {
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195bqa | the differences between welding, soldering and brazing | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/195bqa/eli5_the_differences_between_welding_soldering/ | {
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1ukt11 | if federal reserve is not part of our government, why does senate need to confirmed its next chair? | It's just weird that even though it is not part of the federal government, yet, Senate still have the power to confirm and vote for its next chair.. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1ukt11/eli5if_federal_reserve_is_not_part_of_our/ | {
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5sh9hn | how are companies that are non-profitable so massive/successful? | For example, while Uber is present in countries all over the world, and a near ubiquity in the United States, they've yet to reach profitability. How does this work? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5sh9hn/eli5_how_are_companies_that_are_nonprofitable_so/ | {
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9q79fg | why is fruitfly used for so many research experiments | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9q79fg/elifwhy_is_fruitfly_used_for_so_many_research/ | {
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64a28v | what causes the moon to have visible "dark spots" the size of countries? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/64a28v/eli5_what_causes_the_moon_to_have_visible_dark/ | {
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4uv1ex | toxicology - is it completely wrong to call a venomous snake, a poisonous snake? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4uv1ex/eli5_toxicology_is_it_completely_wrong_to_call_a/ | {
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6ehzg7 | why some people get the feeling of "something" behind them whenever they are alone. | Why some people get the feeling of "something" behind them whenever they are alone. For example at night when I am playing video games or watching a movie, I get the feeling of something that seems to be standing behind me. I am not religious so I don't think its angels or demons, just curious why I get this feeling so... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6ehzg7/eli5_why_some_people_get_the_feeling_of_something/ | {
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53k27v | maleware vs viruses & why malewarebytes is not an antivirus | [MalewareBytes](_URL_0_) say that they are only meant to complement antivirus solutions, not replace them. So what is the difference between a maleware and a virus? What does Antivirus do that MalewareBytes does not do, and vice versa? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/53k27v/eli5_maleware_vs_viruses_why_malewarebytes_is_not/ | {
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4a4asg | scott kelly got younger while in orbit. in interstellar, david gyasi's character, romilly, got older. what am i missing, here ? | I understood with my basic knowledge that time is perceived to go slower near a strong gravity source, if we could observe this, let's say, from an orbit of this strong gravity source. So by which means is Astronaut Scott Kelly younger, after his year in space ?
Thank you for your answers. Just trying to understand, h... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4a4asg/eli5scott_kelly_got_younger_while_in_orbit_in/ | {
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30fmbh | why is my penis not straight? also, why is one of my testicles bigger than the other? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/30fmbh/eli5_why_is_my_penis_not_straight_also_why_is_one/ | {
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2kpz7z | why can i read reddit for hours but can't focus on doing schoolwork or studying? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2kpz7z/eli5why_can_i_read_reddit_for_hours_but_cant/ | {
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2hjkfm | how does a blind person find the brail that tells them where the restroom is? | Or room number or anything of the like in a large building? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2hjkfm/eli5_how_does_a_blind_person_find_the_brail_that/ | {
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1sjrva | why do old mottos use a 'v' for a 'u'? | For example, my college's motto is 'Concordia res parvae crescunt', but on our emblem it is always spelt 'crescvnt'. Why is that? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1sjrva/why_do_old_mottos_use_a_v_for_a_u/ | {
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57pzih | why, when baking, does it matter if butter is 'softened' or 'melted' isn't it the same thing either way? what difference does it make? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/57pzih/eli5_why_when_baking_does_it_matter_if_butter_is/ | {
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2zgzjz | what was in wallets before plastic cards? | I was born on the brink of digitalization ('95), so I don't really remember an era before everybody had a bunch of cards in their wallets.
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a1kng6 | why do tempered glass screen protectors show less fingerprint and smudges than the devices screen? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/a1kng6/eli5_why_do_tempered_glass_screen_protectors_show/ | {
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jzppe | - wireless internet and why it is often slower. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/jzppe/eli5_wireless_internet_and_why_it_is_often_slower/ | {
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9q0x4x | why do sharpies stain so much? | What is it that makes the ink from Sharpies/permanent markers bleed through paper and stain stuff? How is it different from, say, a Crayola marker? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9q0x4x/eli5_why_do_sharpies_stain_so_much/ | {
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1lrhh8 | why did giant robots become so popular in east asia, particularly japan? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1lrhh8/eli5_why_did_giant_robots_become_so_popular_in/ | {
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6l0zq1 | why are pills/tablets aligned so randomly in the foil packaging? | Some are pretty straight forward, using up as much space as possible, then there are things like Antihistamines that just seem to be randomly placed throughout the foil packaging (otherwise known as blister packs, I believe). I was just curious if there was a particular reason for why this is done. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6l0zq1/eli5_why_are_pillstablets_aligned_so_randomly_in/ | {
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2zgo24 | why is it so hard to create a palestinian state? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2zgo24/eli5why_is_it_so_hard_to_create_a_palestinian/ | {
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u6jqk | what is a "ground wire" and why are they important/used? | I know modern electrical receptacles have three wires - hot, neutral, and ground. What is the ground wire and why is it important? Is it there for safety reasons? Does it help the device drawing the power in any way? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/u6jqk/eli5_what_is_a_ground_wire_and_why_are_they/ | {
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24zsjd | why do scientists need a hypothesis? if you are testing something specific, why do your expectations matter? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/24zsjd/eli5_why_do_scientists_need_a_hypothesis_if_you/ | {
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1n4n08 | how are abortion laws and fetal homicide laws compatible with each other? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1n4n08/eli5_how_are_abortion_laws_and_fetal_homicide/ | {
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4w6mlk | what are imax cameras and why are they so special? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4w6mlk/eli5_what_are_imax_cameras_and_why_are_they_so/ | {
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3rhcnn | fingerprints through evolution? | Whats the use for fingerprints through the years and why do we have them? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3rhcnn/eli5_fingerprints_through_evolution/ | {
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6wg419 | how does all the water in houston drain and how long might it take? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6wg419/eli5_how_does_all_the_water_in_houston_drain_and/ | {
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"Houston's not called the Bayou City for nothing. The city is riddled with them, and they all eventually drain out into the Gulf of Mexico.",
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