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adat3l | why are people wearing yellow vests while rioting? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/adat3l/eli5_why_are_people_wearing_yellow_vests_while/ | {
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k0j4c | how different political parties are trying to get the us out of debt. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/k0j4c/eli5_how_different_political_parties_are_trying/ | {
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1o875o | the meaning of carat in relation to diamond and gold. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1o875o/eli5_the_meaning_of_carat_in_relation_to_diamond/ | {
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1nl4fg | how can the nokia lumia 1020 boast a 41-megapixel camera sensor while the best dslr's can't even touch 30? | I was reading that the Nokia only actually captures a maximum 34-megapixel image, but that is still leaps and bounds above what's professionally available.
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5my0wl | why do pandas behave so seemingly different from other bears? | Topic. Has captivity domesticated them to some extent or? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5my0wl/eli5_why_do_pandas_behave_so_seemingly_different/ | {
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1uroeg | why is wildlife important? | Importance of wildlife is enormous, but how to explain? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1uroeg/eli5_why_is_wildlife_important/ | {
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4ghz5y | world's wealth is growing at 2.5% rate. how is this possible? where does "new" money come from if "everybody" is wealthier now? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4ghz5y/eli5_worlds_wealth_is_growing_at_25_rate_how_is/ | {
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3pfs0m | what has been going on in canadian politics that caused an upset tonight. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3pfs0m/eli5what_has_been_going_on_in_canadian_politics/ | {
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45aahu | why is twitter doing so poorly lately? in a single year, their stock has fallen by nearly 70%. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/45aahu/eli5_why_is_twitter_doing_so_poorly_lately_in_a/ | {
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2kbpfu | what's going on inside of a polaroid picture when you shake it? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2kbpfu/eli5_whats_going_on_inside_of_a_polaroid_picture/ | {
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1xg0v2 | what is energy made out of? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1xg0v2/eli5_what_is_energy_made_out_of/ | {
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2qaaan | how do coordinates work if they are between 1 and a hundred something degrees? | That only provides for so many combinations right? How can people locate things with any accuracy on this huge planet? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2qaaan/eli5how_do_coordinates_work_if_they_are_between_1/ | {
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3ffj8z | what makes the f-35 lightning ii superior to current fighter aircraft? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3ffj8z/eli5what_makes_the_f35_lightning_ii_superior_to/ | {
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3l8g0f | why do lightbulbs unscrew themselves over time? | bulb was flickering, was going to change it and realized it was loose. seems to happen often even though im sure I tightened it when I put it in. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3l8g0f/eli5_why_do_lightbulbs_unscrew_themselves_over/ | {
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30lw73 | the situation with yemen and saudi arabia right now | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/30lw73/eli5_the_situation_with_yemen_and_saudi_arabia/ | {
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1f8bb8 | do gun-owning americans truly believe they may use them against an oppressive or tyrannical government one day? how would that work? | What's the scenario in which they take up arms? An (elected) government somehow cancels further elections and starts oppressing the populace in some way … taking away guns?
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1o9u14 | why, when i only hear their voice, can i almost always tell if the speaker is black? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1o9u14/why_when_i_only_hear_their_voice_can_i_almost/ | {
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bqk115 | sand forming different patterns on a speaker according to the frequency, how does it work? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/bqk115/eli5_sand_forming_different_patterns_on_a_speaker/ | {
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oizqq | when freedom of speech and assemble becomes disturbing the peace or disorderly conduct? | Also, How would one avoid the latter 2 while freely engaging in speech or assembly? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/oizqq/eli5_when_freedom_of_speech_and_assemble_becomes/ | {
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4yc3xu | what is the difference between a.i and machine learning? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4yc3xu/eli5_what_is_the_difference_between_ai_and/ | {
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311tio | how important is it to wash fruit you bought from the grocery store? aren't they pre-cleaned? | I've never washed an apple in my life besides the old breath and shirt rub. I had a work friend freak out saying how many poisons are on them. How true is this? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/311tio/eli5_how_important_is_it_to_wash_fruit_you_bought/ | {
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c76935 | why do wifi devices have an easy time spotting the existence of weak network connections, yet have trouble connecting to them? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/c76935/eli5_why_do_wifi_devices_have_an_easy_time/ | {
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2dq0ve | i read that around 11% of the world is left-handed. why is that number so low? | I'm left-handed | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2dq0ve/eli5_i_read_that_around_11_of_the_world_is/ | {
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54t8vs | how do self driving cars deal with construction/closed lanes? | Do they use cameras to see the road cones or is it something updated from some database? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/54t8vs/eli5_how_do_self_driving_cars_deal_with/ | {
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2gengx | how does manufacturer pricing work? can a business charge more than the price on the item packaging? | I've been looking for this for an hour now with no results. My example is some Planters peanuts labeled as 2/$1 or 59 cents for one. I work at a hotel and we charge $1.50 plus tax for the bag, because, you know, profit. Is this something we can get in trouble for? The bag doesn't say "suggested retail price," just ... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2gengx/eli5_how_does_manufacturer_pricing_work_can_a/ | {
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458zhx | in response to ligo's upcoming announcements, how do gravitational waves work? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/458zhx/eli5_in_response_to_ligos_upcoming_announcements/ | {
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4i0m7m | why do singers in bands sing change of the speed of the lyrics live? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4i0m7m/eli5_why_do_singers_in_bands_sing_change_of_the/ | {
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4d2kwt | this whole netflix throttling thing | Why is the Netflix throttling such a big deal? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4d2kwt/eli5this_whole_netflix_throttling_thing/ | {
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2qbikr | why does it feel so good to tuck your knees up to your chest? like while sitting or laying down? mostly for women. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2qbikr/eli5_why_does_it_feel_so_good_to_tuck_your_knees/ | {
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4mxksg | how is it that sometimes i have a quick thought, and completely understand it, but it comes a second or two later and my mind has to think it again but with more emphasis? are there different levels of thinking within our conscious minds? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4mxksg/eli5_how_is_it_that_sometimes_i_have_a_quick/ | {
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fzhjg8 | why is it easier to breathe trough the nose when the air is satured with water / steam rather than when it's dry ? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/fzhjg8/eli5_why_is_it_easier_to_breathe_trough_the_nose/ | {
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1ylxwp | why do rooms look smaller when they are empty? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1ylxwp/why_do_rooms_look_smaller_when_they_are_empty/ | {
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2kpe1q | in some microwave foods(hot pockets/pizza), there are "crisping sleeves/plates", how do they work? | I thought putting foil or metal of some sort was bad for the microwave | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2kpe1q/eli5_in_some_microwave_foodshot_pocketspizza/ | {
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598rmc | how do springs retain their shape and "springy" nature? | After numerous uses, how do springs manage to maintain their physical structure as well as their "springy" characteristic? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/598rmc/eli5how_do_springs_retain_their_shape_and_springy/ | {
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379v70 | why aren't ballots made to be simple? why isn't it just two big boxes with "check here for this guy, check here for that guy? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/379v70/eli5_why_arent_ballots_made_to_be_simple_why_isnt/ | {
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1e0x23 | why were residents of mexico city only allowed to vote for and elect their city government starting in 1997? | For 16 years or so, residents of Mexico City have been able to vote for and elect their Mayor and other city leaders. Why weren't residents of Mexico City allowed to do this before 1997?
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6f9p9l | how are police lights and other flashing lights made, so that they do not trigger seizures in epileptic people? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6f9p9l/eli5_how_are_police_lights_and_other_flashing/ | {
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4nla0f | as a follow up to the "hitler's end game" thread, what was the most realistic strategy for german victory in ww2? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4nla0f/eli5_as_a_follow_up_to_the_hitlers_end_game/ | {
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6f9hnh | why is fox news so conservative, but regular fox programming so raunchy? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6f9hnh/eli5_why_is_fox_news_so_conservative_but_regular/ | {
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fc7q40 | why did google release open source chromium making it free for their competitors? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/fc7q40/eli5_why_did_google_release_open_source_chromium/ | {
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ce7ry1 | how do surgeons create a sterile field for surgery? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ce7ry1/eli5_how_do_surgeons_create_a_sterile_field_for/ | {
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4829lr | lots of species developed eyes to "see" but how did they know there were something to see in the first place ? | My 9 yo surprised me with this question this morning. He sometimes got some showerthough but this one is over my level. Hope you can help us :). | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4829lr/eli5_lots_of_species_developed_eyes_to_see_but/ | {
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dude5u | why is it always the respiratory system that stops working when your muscles relaxe cause e.g. of a drug overdose and never the heart? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/dude5u/eli5_why_is_it_always_the_respiratory_system_that/ | {
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4wqkaq | why has taking a selfie become such a social taboo? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4wqkaq/eli5_why_has_taking_a_selfie_become_such_a_social/ | {
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7q0b92 | booster shots, why is there a time frame? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7q0b92/eli5booster_shots_why_is_there_a_time_frame/ | {
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2b2phb | how do doctors decide to stop trying to resuscitate someone and declare him/her dead? is it a gut call or a precise science? | Also, what if the patient believes in eternal damnation and would like a chance to be a good religious person even with major brain damage? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2b2phb/eli5_how_do_doctors_decide_to_stop_trying_to/ | {
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6td3zr | we went from 2g to 3g to 4g lte relatively quickly. what is 5g and why have consumers not seen it yet? what's taking so long? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6td3zr/eli5_we_went_from_2g_to_3g_to_4g_lte_relatively/ | {
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762uui | why, when the majority of african slaves went to south america and the carribbean, in dramas is it almost always shown in relation to us slavery. | I have no agenda here. I was just listening to an audiobook and heard that only 6% of African slaves went to the US but if you were to judge from media you would not know it.
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2dgvxk | if latin has to be prepared to be spoken, how was it a normal language like english in roman times? | I've wondered this since Latin class, that we had to decipher Latin stories and that technically the words could be put in any order but it depended on their endings. How would they talk normally if they have to have certain endings on words, but could put them in any order?
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2cff2t | "not for individual sale" | Why do companies make multiple versions of their products like this? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2cff2t/eli5_not_for_individual_sale/ | {
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2u3yjq | what is in foods like broccoli, beans, asparagus, etc. to make you more gassy? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2u3yjq/eli5what_is_in_foods_like_broccoli_beans/ | {
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o7fta | the plot of the dark knight. | As many times as I've seen this movie, I have never been able to full understand the film. And also, I would like an explanation of Batman's ending words of the film. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/o7fta/eli5_the_plot_of_the_dark_knight/ | {
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1g5vva | stocks and investing | I'm 23 years old and even after reading over explanations I'm still unsure about stocks and investing...
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7wl7ms | how does polio actually work? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7wl7ms/eli5_how_does_polio_actually_work/ | {
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aq7ic4 | the difference between european and american weather models | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/aq7ic4/eli5_the_difference_between_european_and_american/ | {
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3pnfj1 | how is it possible to be woken up to a noise that is perfectly synced to a dream? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3pnfj1/eli5_how_is_it_possible_to_be_woken_up_to_a_noise/ | {
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7kz217 | how does a level work? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7kz217/eli5_how_does_a_level_work/ | {
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3u340e | why is putin so unpopular in the west? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3u340e/eli5_why_is_putin_so_unpopular_in_the_west/ | {
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5xewa9 | what exactly is apartheid? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5xewa9/eli5_what_exactly_is_apartheid/ | {
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24yiy4 | why do most animals seem to have a much higher tolerance for boredom than humans? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/24yiy4/eli5_why_do_most_animals_seem_to_have_a_much/ | {
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5z0qd3 | why do they worry about rocket ships burning up when returning through the atmosphere from space, but not going to space? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5z0qd3/eli5_why_do_they_worry_about_rocket_ships_burning/ | {
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1pgkve | what are weapon calibers? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1pgkve/eli5what_are_weapon_calibers/ | {
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3ibmxo | how is it not abuse of the political process for the senate to take a bill that passed the house of representatives; replace its contents and title with something completely unrelated; and then pass it as such? | I'm referring to this video from "Last Week Tonight" with John Oliver (at 14m 51s):
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3fguud | what's the difference between solid pills and liquid pills like advil? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3fguud/eli5_whats_the_difference_between_solid_pills_and/ | {
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1dli8j | basketballs "pick and roll". | Is it a offensive or defensive term. When announcers talk about a team using pick and roll, what am I supposed to be seeing during the game. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1dli8j/eli5_basketballs_pick_and_roll/ | {
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376o38 | what causes the different colors i see on an oil spill? | What causes [this](_URL_0_) to happen on an oil spill? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/376o38/eli5_what_causes_the_different_colors_i_see_on_an/ | {
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1o9jmr | could we, as a planet, ever run out of resources like oil and fresh water? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1o9jmr/eli5_could_we_as_a_planet_ever_run_out_of/ | {
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4put18 | why the us still has so many soldiers in germany, italy, japan and huwaii? | According to the [Wikipedia article](_URL_0_), the US still to this day, has the forllowing numbers of military personal deployed in:
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561k37 | when trying to carbon date an ancient man-made object, how do you differentiate between when the object was created and the age of material that was used to create the object? | Example: An ancient sword can be made out of cast iron. When you carbon date it today to find its age, are you finding the age of the iron or are you finding the age of the sword? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/561k37/eli5_when_trying_to_carbon_date_an_ancient/ | {
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3za13h | if copper and fiber lines are so hard to expand underground, why don't we just use already existing telephone poles? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3za13h/eli5_if_copper_and_fiber_lines_are_so_hard_to/ | {
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2pj3g7 | why was john nash's theory was so revolutionary and how was it applicabe across many disciplines? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2pj3g7/eli5why_was_john_nashs_theory_was_so/ | {
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4qtr1p | why are formula 1 racecars so heavily regulated? why isn't there a motorsport with no engineering limits? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4qtr1p/eli5_why_are_formula_1_racecars_so_heavily/ | {
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3c8eid | if you go to sleep drunk, how can that affect your dreams? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3c8eid/eli5_if_you_go_to_sleep_drunk_how_can_that_affect/ | {
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376ej8 | sinus decongestants | Please feel free to correct me.
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3knj9s | even if tsa has implemented higher security policy, what is stopped terrorist from buying 'private jets' and doing something evil like 9/11? | Assuming they have millions of dollars from funding by supporting Islamic nations and extortion money gained by illegal activities. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3knj9s/eli5_even_if_tsa_has_implemented_higher_security/ | {
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7ni0rq | how does alcoholism run in families? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7ni0rq/eli5_how_does_alcoholism_run_in_families/ | {
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1o55qy | why do we "hear" gifs and silent videos and why does our brain create sounds in our head? | You can find a bunch of these in /r/noisygifs | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1o55qy/eli5_why_do_we_hear_gifs_and_silent_videos_and/ | {
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6ri7nu | the difference between btc and bcc. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6ri7nu/eli5_the_difference_between_btc_and_bcc/ | {
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4o9iz9 | what's the difference between a neuron and a neuroglial cell? | They seem to be similar and I'm having trouble figuring out the difference between the two. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4o9iz9/eli5_whats_the_difference_between_a_neuron_and_a/ | {
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3049w1 | why are dogs way more happy/excited to someone, and humans aren't? | A dog might go halfway psycho, run around the house, and jump on the person to smother them with kisses. But we will simply say "hey." What's with that? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3049w1/eli5_why_are_dogs_way_more_happyexcited_to/ | {
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5its34 | when a car is idling with the engine on, why does the sound deviate (gets louder then quieter)? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5its34/eli5_when_a_car_is_idling_with_the_engine_on_why/ | {
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2fldtj | how are some countries, like norway, so efficient at utilizing waste-to energy (to the point they have to import waste from other nations)? why can't other nations adopt such programs on a larger scale? | It seems like no matter how much the initial cost it would pay off sooner or later? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2fldtj/eli5_how_are_some_countries_like_norway_so/ | {
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2b5vn8 | why is it when i'm working on a programming problem, or something with numbers, when i get up and do something else away from the computer for awhile, it comes to much easier when i get back? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2b5vn8/eli5why_is_it_when_im_working_on_a_programming/ | {
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1os75e | what does the phrase ''check your privilege'' mean? | I've heard it many times before in multiple contexts pertaining to sexuality and religion. Just wondering what it meant. Thank you! | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1os75e/eli5_what_does_the_phrase_check_your_privilege/ | {
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5eo7xx | why do people need to urinate? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5eo7xx/eli5_why_do_people_need_to_urinate/ | {
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42ayc3 | why are commercials in countries like japan so much different than american or european commercials? don't they all follow the same guidelines/studies? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/42ayc3/eli5_why_are_commercials_in_countries_like_japan/ | {
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bau1cf | are humans making the earth heavier? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/bau1cf/eli5_are_humans_making_the_earth_heavier/ | {
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f1239b | for building muscle, should you eat protein before, after, or the morning after working out, and why? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/f1239b/eli5_for_building_muscle_should_you_eat_protein/ | {
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c69kpv | how the poison in/on an animal doesn't harm the animal itself? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/c69kpv/eli5_how_the_poison_inon_an_animal_doesnt_harm/ | {
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1072hd | if it only takes one sperm to get a girl pregnant, how come low sperm count causes infertility? | I remember in sex-ed class learning about how many sperms per eyaculation you had to have in order to get a girl pregnant, and if you had less than 10 million (just guessing I don't remember the actual number) You were infertile. But still, people said that if you get one single drop of cum near a vagina, then it only ... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1072hd/eli5_if_it_only_takes_one_sperm_to_get_a_girl/ | {
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dqwyn1 | do small sicknesses like colds boost or weaken your immune system? | I keep getting cold and I'm not sure if it is because each one is making my immune system more vulnerable to sickness or if I should let myself fight them off. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/dqwyn1/eli5_do_small_sicknesses_like_colds_boost_or/ | {
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3yw4lo | are road signs standardized around the world, and who makes sure they are? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3yw4lo/eli5_are_road_signs_standardized_around_the_world/ | {
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6k9fxc | how does an actor get an acting job? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6k9fxc/eli5_how_does_an_actor_get_an_acting_job/ | {
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4wy9n0 | why are some pastas "instant" and others are not? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4wy9n0/eli5_why_are_some_pastas_instant_and_others_are/ | {
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exa008 | when the united states was first forming, why was it important to develop debt? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/exa008/eli5_when_the_united_states_was_first_forming_why/ | {
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3okluf | will video game graphics reach a 'point of no progression', where they cannot be improved anymore? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3okluf/eli5will_video_game_graphics_reach_a_point_of_no/ | {
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3wf38r | why does ice stick to an empty cup when you're trying to get it in your mouth? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3wf38r/eli5_why_does_ice_stick_to_an_empty_cup_when/ | {
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2ypuml | why are local mexican and asian markets cheaper than super markets? | Can someone explain, using basic economic terms, why the local mexican and asian markets are able to provide meats and produce at cheaper prices than the large super markets like raleys or safeway? how is it these tiny stores are able to undercut the large retailers? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2ypuml/eli5_why_are_local_mexican_and_asian_markets/ | {
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