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rsdtg | chiropractic, why it's controversial and how it's related to the anti-vaccine movement. | So I'm wasting time on facebook today, and one of my friends posts an article about the benefits vaccinations. In true facebook fashion, some guy makes a comment along the lines of "I'm not totally against it, but my kids certainly won't be vaccinated."
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2d7214 | what is the psychology/explanation/analysis of the "money shot" in porn[serous] | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2d7214/eli5what_is_the_psychologyexplanationanalysis_of/ | {
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rza8p | the "men's right's movement" | I am aware that [there is a subreddit about this](_URL_0_), but I really just want a condensed answer on what this movement is. I really wanted to dismiss this as a bunch of guys who are bitter at women for not having sex with them, but I really wanted to know there was more to it, seeing as I have always held the beli... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/rza8p/eli5_the_mens_rights_movement/ | {
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24aa9z | how does subway roast bread within 15 seconds? | Can someone explain to me how the machine of subway works, the one that roasts bread from normal to perfection (roasted) in 15 seconds, whilst in real life, to roast bread, it takes 5-10 minuets. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/24aa9z/eli5_how_does_subway_roast_bread_within_15_seconds/ | {
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1ltyjj | what makes a "good" lawyer a "good lawyer? the law is the law so what makes one better than another? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1ltyjj/eli5_what_makes_a_good_lawyer_a_good_lawyer_the/ | {
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3xoxa7 | why is 'x' shorthand for christ? (as in xmas = christmas). | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3xoxa7/eli5_why_is_x_shorthand_for_christ_as_in_xmas/ | {
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6sqzjl | how can we assume that people recycle properly? what happens if someone accidentally throws a non-recyclable item into the recycling? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6sqzjl/eli5_how_can_we_assume_that_people_recycle/ | {
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2dp5lk | how to weigh my own head without decapitating myself | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2dp5lk/eli5_how_to_weigh_my_own_head_without/ | {
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m1o7y | what a microchip is and how it works? | I'm also open to 10 year old explanations and maybe even basic high school explanations. Anything after that, I'm stumped. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/m1o7y/eli5_what_a_microchip_is_and_how_it_works/ | {
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85yjmy | flat or smooth spots in lakes/oceans on the surface | I've always assumed it's something to do with the depth of the water or water temperature. Why is that in the middle of the ocean there are flat spots on the surface of the water? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/85yjmy/eli5_flat_or_smooth_spots_in_lakesoceans_on_the/ | {
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3d4pj1 | why aren't movie statistics counted as viewers instead of dollars? this would remove the effect of inflation which now makes avatar the highest grossing movie instead of gone with the wind. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3d4pj1/eli5why_arent_movie_statistics_counted_as_viewers/ | {
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13f3sh | why are plants considered living beings? | Studying at school library, mind wandered off, thought of this, cannot wrap my head around it. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/13f3sh/why_are_plants_considered_living_beings/ | {
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6nmjc9 | the fear of ai. | AI would still be bound to a base instruction set, and it seems like we'd (probably) implement kill switches in their programming.
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9f66i3 | how does hyperbaric chamber therapy help in the treatment of things like blood poisoning and gangrene? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9f66i3/eli5_how_does_hyperbaric_chamber_therapy_help_in/ | {
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atm23h | why don’t brits use articles (a, an, the) in front of certain words like hospital and university? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/atm23h/eli5_why_dont_brits_use_articles_a_an_the_in/ | {
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5pts2g | what does post-truth mean, and what is a post-truth society? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5pts2g/eli5_what_does_posttruth_mean_and_what_is_a/ | {
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61f28r | how does code translate to circuits? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/61f28r/eli5_how_does_code_translate_to_circuits/ | {
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5knf13 | why are military members so opposed to socialism, when the military receives benefits similar to a socialist government? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5knf13/eli5_why_are_military_members_so_opposed_to/ | {
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eshes2 | mirages on the road | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/eshes2/eli5_mirages_on_the_road/ | {
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24r0cq | why is it the responsibility of the waiter/waitress to cover the bill if their customer 'dines and dashes'? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/24r0cq/eli5why_is_it_the_responsibility_of_the/ | {
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4ykqhm | how hard resets/power-offs are bad for a computer's software or hardware. | For example, if I put the exact two computers through the same paces, except for one of them I always just shut it off with a hard power-off, will there be any difference between the two after one year? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4ykqhm/eli5_how_hard_resetspoweroffs_are_bad_for_a/ | {
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3g0hus | where does the energy go to when you have a fully charged device and it is still plugged into the wall? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3g0hus/eli5_where_does_the_energy_go_to_when_you_have_a/ | {
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5mrrqv | what does the canine tooth do in humans? | Does canine tooth really have a function in current or past human digestion system? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5mrrqv/eli5_what_does_the_canine_tooth_do_in_humans/ | {
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3rpi4b | why does the us allow non-citizens to own property in the us? | Is this typical for countries to allow ownership of land to non residents?
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3efja6 | how come if i put the wire in a certain position, my "broken" headphones will play sounds in both ears rather than just 1? | And why is it always the right ear that stops working?
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9sekpu | what is "daemon tools" used for or what are iso files? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9sekpu/eli5_what_is_daemon_tools_used_for_or_what_are/ | {
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2ioj24 | why is a pc faster when it has an emptier memory? | So my laptop runs faster, and this is true for most computers, (I believe) whenever I un-install games on the one time when I completely wiped steam and un-installed all of my games, that (noticeably) speeds up my PC. Why? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2ioj24/eli5_why_is_a_pc_faster_when_it_has_an_emptier/ | {
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529485 | why do some plants grow so much faster than others, which would surely cause the slower plants to lose out a lot more often. | I ask this because recently I planted an oak tree. It grew exceptionally fast in the first 2 weeks going from sprout to about 5 inches and has now practically stopped. I realise it is looking to get a foothold and leaves as fast as possible but if it's capable of that kind of growth why does it stop? what possible adva... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/529485/eli5_why_do_some_plants_grow_so_much_faster_than/ | {
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19vk8s | what's the deal with the government subsidies of corn syrup? | Have there been tangible benefits? If anything, why does the government do it to begin with? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/19vk8s/eli5_whats_the_deal_with_the_government_subsidies/ | {
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3hoghz | how does a card reader read a credit card | How does a card reader read the strip off of a credit card? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3hoghz/eli5how_does_a_card_reader_read_a_credit_card/ | {
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9rt9o0 | how did gta v run on the xbox 360 with 512 mb of ram while the pc version requires at least 4 gb? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9rt9o0/eli5_how_did_gta_v_run_on_the_xbox_360_with_512/ | {
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d4prrv | would it be possible for a boat to never reach land by just being steered by currents? is there something like a current cycle? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/d4prrv/eli5_would_it_be_possible_for_a_boat_to_never/ | {
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36vcw5 | what fighting is currently going on between countries that is not based on religion? | Feel very uninformed on any war where the Islamic religion is not involved in some way. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/36vcw5/eli5_what_fighting_is_currently_going_on_between/ | {
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3g1moj | what exactly happens to your brain when you feel mentally exhausted? | Is there any effective way to replenish your mental energies other than sleeping? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3g1moj/eli5_what_exactly_happens_to_your_brain_when_you/ | {
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4m2bkq | why are designer brands so expensive for seemingly the same product as cheap brands? | I understand that they are a higher quality, I just don't understand how [this](_URL_0_) one is 200 dollars, but [this](_URL_1_) one is 16. They are both 100% cotton tee shirts. Is the quality difference truly deserving of such a huge price gap? If so, how is it so different when it's the exact same 100% cotton materia... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4m2bkq/eli5_why_are_designer_brands_so_expensive_for/ | {
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9rcvel | how do "air sanitizers" such as ozium actually clean the air and remove smoke? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9rcvel/eli5_how_do_air_sanitizers_such_as_ozium_actually/ | {
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3s654i | what's going on at the university of missouri, and why is the school president resigning? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3s654i/eli5_whats_going_on_at_the_university_of_missouri/ | {
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jd4mr | basic things to know about cars and mechanics. | I consider my knowledge about cars to be below average and as a new driver I think I really need to improve that.
I just want to know what are the basic parts in a car and how do they work. Also, what do I need to know before going on a trip, I mean, how to change a tire or how to act if something goes wrong?
Th... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/jd4mr/eli5_basic_things_to_know_about_cars_and_mechanics/ | {
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8nl1zc | why isnt tylenol in the same category as advil, aleve, ibuprofen, etc..... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8nl1zc/eli5_why_isnt_tylenol_in_the_same_category_as/ | {
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6ojsff | the scientific legitimatcy behind the phrase "sex with one person means you've had sex with everyone they've had sex with"? | I get that in general, it implies that it's significantly more risky to have unprotected sex with someone. But in my searching, I haven't found a reason (other than that) as to why people (still) say this.
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3v2pzn | how can spammers/scammers get my email and take the time to put together a scheme to try to get my money/info, but can't take the time to put together a coherent english sentence? | I just don't understand how spammers/scammers can put in the effort to do whatever it is they're doing, but still have email titles that don't remotely look real because the English is messed up. It seems like that's something they would double check. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3v2pzn/eli5_how_can_spammersscammers_get_my_email_and/ | {
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67zdsc | how do restaurants not suffer losses from giving away free ketchup, salt, pepper, etc..? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/67zdsc/eli5_how_do_restaurants_not_suffer_losses_from/ | {
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3w18lw | the philosophy of the ubermensch | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3w18lw/eli5_the_philosophy_of_the_ubermensch/ | {
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8zxnhy | if you gave a monkey a typewriter and infinite amount of time will he eventually type shakespeare? | Please make an EXTREMELY simple explanation. An explanation for someone who has mathematical understandings of an 8th grader. I just spent 2 hours debating this with a friend and I need a super simple explanation.
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3ff062 | how do crabs work? | I'm baffled. I'm laying here hungover thinking about eating crab legs when I realize: I don't understand crabs.
They're made of three parts: shell, meat, and that spindly tendon you pull out. How does that make for movement? Am I missing something here?
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2pojys | what are americans biggest issues with fixing relations with cuba? | I am an American and I consider myself normally more conservative than liberal (although I suddenly feel more like a Libertarian), but I don't really have a huge issue with Obama trying to mend relations with Cuba or at least start the process. It really is a beautiful country with great people (their president leaves... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2pojys/eli5_what_are_americans_biggest_issues_with/ | {
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37uesn | why is my computer slow and when i check performance in task manager my cpu usage is only ever about 5%-10%? | I don't think I've worded it correctly but what I'm trying to say is why is my computer only using a small amount CPU rather than alot? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/37uesn/eli5_why_is_my_computer_slow_and_when_i_check/ | {
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3dzhji | what exactly is datamining? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3dzhji/eli5_what_exactly_is_datamining/ | {
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2y4h9s | why do households not earn the double amount of money with both partners working nowadays as compared to the traditional times when only men went working? | If double the amount of people are contributing to economy, why is there not a clear difference compared to before? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2y4h9s/eli5_why_do_households_not_earn_the_double_amount/ | {
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4y79wn | why is speaking in third person often associated with low intelligence? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4y79wn/eli5_why_is_speaking_in_third_person_often/ | {
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3h4gd0 | what's the difference between the various cuts of steak? | I'm going to a Chicago steakhouse in a bit to help my boyfriend celebrate his birthday. After looking at the menu online, I noticed there were a lot of different choices of steak cuts. It's a high end restaurant so I don't think any of them are bad or low quality, I just don't understand the difference between them. Is... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3h4gd0/eli5_whats_the_difference_between_the_various/ | {
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3sqa94 | on a cold day when someone walks into a room from outdoors and you can "smell the cold" what is it that you're smelling and what causes this? | I ask this because some people just walked into the room I'm in from outside and I feel like I can smell the cold on them. Also, there is a certain smell that cold has that seems different than when it's hot out, so what is that and how/why does it happen? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3sqa94/eli5_on_a_cold_day_when_someone_walks_into_a_room/ | {
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2lzjzi | what is the functional difference between an ip address and a mac address? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2lzjzi/eli5_what_is_the_functional_difference_between_an/ | {
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8yuu7k | there are hundreds, if not thousands, of stamp designs issued by the u.s. postal service. they never expire. how does anyone know if what i stuck on my envelope is a real stamp? i could just put a wavy-edged sticker on there and no one would know, right? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8yuu7k/eli5_there_are_hundreds_if_not_thousands_of_stamp/ | {
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3hmq1u | why are glaciers, and glacial water such a vivd bright blue color? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3hmq1u/eli5_why_are_glaciers_and_glacial_water_such_a/ | {
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6saw2s | why have wages been stagnant for multiple decades? | I hear and read all the time that wages have not kept up with the pace of inflation for multiple decades now. Is this true? If so, why is that? What are contributing factors to nationwide wage rates. And if wages so begin to rise, won't that also raise the price of goods? This defeating the benefits of higher wages? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6saw2s/eli5_why_have_wages_been_stagnant_for_multiple/ | {
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3nm99z | how do healthcare work in america.i'm from england where we have free healthcare, so how does it work if someone is taken to hospital unconscious from say a car accident, how do they pay for it? | Seriously how? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3nm99z/eli5_how_do_healthcare_work_in_americaim_from/ | {
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3g7ony | how are black colleges, black tv channels acceptable. but if white university or white people tv were created it would be considered racist | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3g7ony/eli5_how_are_black_colleges_black_tv_channels/ | {
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1k0jv8 | my three day old daughter is asleep and judging by eye movement she is dreaming. my question is do babies dream and what do they dream about? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1k0jv8/eli5_my_three_day_old_daughter_is_asleep_and/ | {
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eebsaj | how do you “hear” a song stuck in your head, or “see” a thing that you imagine? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/eebsaj/eli5_how_do_you_hear_a_song_stuck_in_your_head_or/ | {
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2u72fo | how has the chinese language evolved? | And how do we know?
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7vinvt | how devices generate magnetic waves and how to they receive information from them? | Edit: electromagnetic* | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7vinvt/eli5_how_devices_generate_magnetic_waves_and_how/ | {
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95ffa4 | how did my fruit punch turn into a carbonated wine tasting drink when it was in the fridge for 2 weeks? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/95ffa4/eli5_how_did_my_fruit_punch_turn_into_a/ | {
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1ff0nh | the evolution and necessity for genitalia. | This may be a stupid question, i dont know, i'm 5 ok. Basically i'm interested in how human genitals evolved into what they are now, why they gave us an advantage over our ancestors and other creatures reproductive organs. anyones wacky speculation as to what our genitalia would look like in 100,000, million years etc ... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1ff0nh/eli5_the_evolution_and_necessity_for_genitalia/ | {
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1a0zk5 | why do we get cold chills when we're sick? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1a0zk5/why_do_we_get_cold_chills_when_were_sick/ | {
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j4brf | i'm concerned that eli5 is essentially becoming askreddit | **EDIT**: The title should also include r/answers. As pointed out by demondawid, what ELI5 is in danger of becoming is more like r/answers than AskReddit. I think AskReddit still applies to my point, but far less so than r/answers. The concern is still the same though. This subreddit serves a niche, and it's a very spe... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/j4brf/im_concerned_that_eli5_is_essentially_becoming/ | {
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25oft5 | why are snowden's nsa leaks not all published at the same time (or close together)? | For example Greenwald is saying that there are 'better leaks to come'. But why have they not came yet? Why not strike while the iron is hot and the heat is on? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/25oft5/eli5_why_are_snowdens_nsa_leaks_not_all_published/ | {
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2zz8jc | why don't we vote for the vice president or other powerful positions in the government? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2zz8jc/eli5_why_dont_we_vote_for_the_vice_president_or/ | {
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9ohruc | what do wasp stings do to the body? how does the recovery process work? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9ohruc/eli5_what_do_wasp_stings_do_to_the_body_how_does/ | {
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3d2z3j | why fresh, homegrown fruits and veggies taste so much better than big corporate grocery store produce? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3d2z3j/eli5_why_fresh_homegrown_fruits_and_veggies_taste/ | {
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ayw3zm | how do animals become frozen solid while they’re in movement? like the many videos that come up in winter with a frozen fox in misstep. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ayw3zm/eli5_how_do_animals_become_frozen_solid_while/ | {
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5lrvwi | what has made our internet faster over the last 20 years? | Is it better wiring like fiber optic or more efficient encoding of the data? Lots of things? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5lrvwi/eli5_what_has_made_our_internet_faster_over_the/ | {
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8inhi1 | why are almost all lcd displays (calculators, kitchen appliances, digital watches) at a slight angle? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8inhi1/eli5_why_are_almost_all_lcd_displays_calculators/ | {
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2zh286 | why are airlines so concerned about watching each other when making pricing decisions? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2zh286/eli5why_are_airlines_so_concerned_about_watching/ | {
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4zu1k0 | do earth-like planets have trees and stuff on them? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4zu1k0/eli5_do_earthlike_planets_have_trees_and_stuff_on/ | {
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crcpi3 | how come sometimes when you go to sleep it feels like you just blinked and suddenly it’s morning, and you’re not tired anymore? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/crcpi3/eli5_how_come_sometimes_when_you_go_to_sleep_it/ | {
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3746o4 | if there were a solar storm that knocked out the power grid, how might an off-the-grid single residence solar power system hold up by comparison? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3746o4/eli5_if_there_were_a_solar_storm_that_knocked_out/ | {
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32nnrf | if quadriplegic people have lost the ability to control/move their muscles below their neck, and the diaphragm is below the neck, how do quadriplegics breathe? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/32nnrf/eli5_if_quadriplegic_people_have_lost_the_ability/ | {
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bsaoex | why do guitar amplifiers give off bad feedback? guitars in giant rock concerts don't normally do this, how they can be so loud without feedback? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/bsaoex/eli5_why_do_guitar_amplifiers_give_off_bad/ | {
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44srzm | why do website make you click "show more" to see the rest of the text? | Its not like in this day and age downloading an extra 10,000 characters is going to kill your bandwidth. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/44srzm/eli5why_do_website_make_you_click_show_more_to/ | {
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6bgxx7 | what information did clelsea/bradley manning leak/release? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6bgxx7/eli5_what_information_did_clelseabradley_manning/ | {
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6r1zfv | what is happening to my vision when i'm sleepy? | Typically when I get sleepy my eyes just feel weird and also just start having an inability to focus. Is there a reason why? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6r1zfv/eli5_what_is_happening_to_my_vision_when_im_sleepy/ | {
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7ymnca | why is a recent (less than a year) prescription required to order replacement contact lenses or glasses when it's ok to wear existing lenses or glasses for over a year? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7ymnca/eli5_why_is_a_recent_less_than_a_year/ | {
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3s0xzj | if atoms are 99% empty space, and everything is made of atoms, what are we actually seeing when we look at something? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3s0xzj/eli5_if_atoms_are_99_empty_space_and_everything/ | {
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cu36qg | why do some battery powered items need to be off when being charged, and other can be turned on while being charged? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/cu36qg/eli5_why_do_some_battery_powered_items_need_to_be/ | {
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191mdf | "dry" beverages (ie: wine) | What does it mean when a drink (usually I see it in reference to wine, but also sometimes for other liquors) is "dry"? What would be the opposite term?
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4wwzoc | what happens if an entire country decides to ignore copyrights | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4wwzoc/eli5what_happens_if_an_entire_country_decides_to/ | {
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2lc6em | how does reddit organize comments when you chose "best". | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2lc6em/eli5how_does_reddit_organize_comments_when_you/ | {
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69cir3 | how is the senate able to write their own healthcare bill? what happens to the ahca that was passed in the house today? | How is the Senate able to write their own healthcare bill? What happens to the AHCA? Is it a rewrite of the AHCA or does the House have to vote on this bill too? Thank you for explaining. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/69cir3/eli5_how_is_the_senate_able_to_write_their_own/ | {
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10iaso | the british were able to extend much control over the chinese during the 1700s and 1800s by selling them opium. why would the legalization of drugs in the u.s. not result in the same dire consequences for the u.s.? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/10iaso/eli5_the_british_were_able_to_extend_much_control/ | {
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1wxqwd | with all the nuclear bomb tests carried out, how comes it didnt have serious effects on the earth? | Thanks | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1wxqwd/with_all_the_nuclear_bomb_tests_carried_out_how/ | {
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2vy3px | why can my eye dilate but i don't notice? | Long story short taking small amounts (like the prescribed amount) of DXM gets me high and makes just my right pupil dilate quite a bit larger than normal (don't ask why it is just the right idky). My question is why can my eye dilate but there is no noticeable difference? Shouldn't everything get much brighter since m... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2vy3px/eli5why_can_my_eye_dilate_but_i_dont_notice/ | {
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bn0jtf | when you look to a fast turning wheel you sometimes see it turning back because of the processing time of our eyes. what causes this processing time, and is it the same for every person? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/bn0jtf/eli5_when_you_look_to_a_fast_turning_wheel_you/ | {
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dagdxj | what do the rally drivers' partners say while they drive? | I just watched a GoPro video of a driver doing a [tarmac rally](_URL_0_). Can't seem to figure out exactly what the partner is saying.
I've even heard somewhere that what he says doesn't really matter haha. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/dagdxj/eli5_what_do_the_rally_drivers_partners_say_while/ | {
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1mdkk9 | how are reports able to stream video live from around the world? | How is it that reporters are able to stream video feeds from across the world, or various secluded areas?
With todays technology it's rather easy to stream video feeds over 4G or similiar, but how did they do it, say 15-20 years ago?
Satellite?
Edit: accidentally a word in the title | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1mdkk9/eli5_how_are_reports_able_to_stream_video_live/ | {
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2n0tm0 | why aren't most ovens set on a timer, but smaller convection ovens/microwaves are? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2n0tm0/eli5_why_arent_most_ovens_set_on_a_timer_but/ | {
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13dnwg | ghostery and its parent company, evidon. how are they making money? | Ghostery is an add-on that I always install whenever I set up my computer. So after trying to figure out what their main incentive is, and how they're able to sustain themselves--I read somewhere that the original developer of Ghostery has sold off the program and is now currently owned by Evidon. However, after re... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/13dnwg/ghostery_and_its_parent_company_evidon_how_are/ | {
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a1c4an | what happens when the body ''rejects" donated parts? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/a1c4an/eli5_what_happens_when_the_body_rejects_donated/ | {
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