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5p7xyb | why do we feel 'harder' and less connected to the world as we grow older? (or, is this me?) | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5p7xyb/eli5_why_do_we_feel_harder_and_less_connected_to/ | {
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5h0zt0 | the price of video game medias | *I can't remember the right word when addressing CD's, cartridges and other physical medias, that's why I used "video game medias" on the title*
What's the gross value of video game medias? What are the taxes on top of what we are buying when I go to the game store?
Taking for example GameStop, where a 3DS game costs... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5h0zt0/eli5_the_price_of_video_game_medias/ | {
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13usfh | the chinese calendar | I've been looking around trying to find out how and why it starts and ends at different days each year and it's making my head hurt. Could you help enlighten me about the chinese calendar ELI5? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/13usfh/eli5_the_chinese_calendar/ | {
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87jh4e | why do you need to put your seat back up for landing? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/87jh4e/eli5_why_do_you_need_to_put_your_seat_back_up_for/ | {
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3e9sll | this whole situation with sandra bland. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3e9sll/eli5_this_whole_situation_with_sandra_bland/ | {
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30a11y | what is the difference between norway, scandanavia, the netherlands, the danish realm, holland and the nordic countries? | Could someone explain what each of these actually are? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/30a11y/eli5_what_is_the_difference_between_norway/ | {
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6ff54a | why does the pledge of allegiance go 'under god' if one of the founding principles of america was religious freedom? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6ff54a/eli5_why_does_the_pledge_of_allegiance_go_under/ | {
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6m17zt | why did grenfell tower not collapse after the fire? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6m17zt/eli5_why_did_grenfell_tower_not_collapse_after/ | {
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3bfsnw | the whole situation going on with donald trump and mexico right now. | All I know is he said something to really piss off Mexico about the border (I assume). | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3bfsnw/eli5_the_whole_situation_going_on_with_donald/ | {
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9mts6i | when pouring a thick liquid (like honey) why is it giving a kind of a zigzag shape right before it touches down? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9mts6i/eli5_when_pouring_a_thick_liquid_like_honey_why/ | {
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2dalp4 | why it's so hard for america to get out of the middle east | Besides political lobbyists trying to maintain their profits from wartime materials, why is it so hard for our leaders to decide to get out of other country's foreign affairs? We shouldn't have to keep wasting our own citizens on problems that aren't ours. Especially when hardly any other countries are even involved EX... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2dalp4/eli5_why_its_so_hard_for_america_to_get_out_of/ | {
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rjzr3 | hydrogenation. | This process seems to be applied to many different foods. How harmful are hydrogenated oils to the body? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/rjzr3/eli5_hydrogenation/ | {
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65h6of | hot vs. cold coffee cups | Why is it that if I put a cold liquid inside of a paper coffee cup it will start to get soft and slightly malleable to the touch however when full of hot coffee the cup retains it's firmness and rigidity longer? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/65h6of/eli5_hot_vs_cold_coffee_cups/ | {
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1oo9ki | why do british comedians do so well in america? | America seems to have a fasciation with British humor and I have to wonder why it's so popular? Monty Python, Rowan Atkinson, Russell Brand, Ricky Gervais, et al. We don't see a bunch of comedians from Australia or South Africa...but Britain seems to be flush with comedic talent. Is there something special about Bri... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1oo9ki/why_do_british_comedians_do_so_well_in_america/ | {
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1s2c0e | why do we only have black friday sales once a year? why can't we have the deals all year long? | Just a quick thought I had :) | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1s2c0e/eli5_why_do_we_only_have_black_friday_sales_once/ | {
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1jb82q | why, with the world being roughly 50% male, 50% female, does it seem like females are in higher demand? | Online dating, roughly 70-75% is male seeking female. It's rare to find parties where females drastically outnumber males, but sausage fests are common.
Where are all these straight guys coming from? A female changes her facebook status to single and hordes are guys are swarming all over her. Why do males always seem ... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1jb82q/eli5_why_with_the_world_being_roughly_50_male_50/ | {
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88h667 | why can plasma transfusions be used instead of whole blood transfusions? | Wouldn't the body still be missing the red blood cells, white blood cells, etc? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/88h667/eli5_why_can_plasma_transfusions_be_used_instead/ | {
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41t04u | why humans resist sleep early in life, yet need it so desperately (eg. my 2 month old and 2 year old). | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/41t04u/eli5_why_humans_resist_sleep_early_in_life_yet/ | {
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1z7ge3 | what is the appeal of impressionism and post impressionism? differences? | Saw a bunch of paintings by Georges Braques today and I just dont "get" it. Why is he considered such a great artist? What is the appeal? I'm genuinely curious because I want to be able to appreciate these works of art | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1z7ge3/eli5_what_is_the_appeal_of_impressionism_and_post/ | {
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1kxiwr | how do "smart bombs" work? specifically, how are they guided to the target if they are simply dropped from a plane. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1kxiwr/eli5how_do_smart_bombs_work_specifically_how_are/ | {
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4360pt | if it is possible to travel to other star systems, does the expansion of the universe affect the distance of the trip? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4360pt/eli5_if_it_is_possible_to_travel_to_other_star/ | {
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39ndtn | why was obama so adamant about fast tracking tpp trade bill? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/39ndtn/eli5why_was_obama_so_adamant_about_fast_tracking/ | {
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bk23d6 | how are some people born female, but have male xy chromosomes? | And can this happen the other way around (XX but born male)?
Biology in school was very black and white about XX XY chromosomes, so can someone explain how this works?
Edit: posted on r/askreddit too because I didn't think the mods would approve my post review, but I've been getting some narrow minded and unhelpful an... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/bk23d6/eli5_how_are_some_people_born_female_but_have/ | {
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1mp47s | can someone please explain to me what is going on with this snowden guy?? how did this guy get so popular and what is going on with him now? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1mp47s/eli5_can_someone_please_explain_to_me_what_is/ | {
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2lx47f | why do only female mammals produce milk from their breasts to nurse young? males have nipples too, wouldn't it be helpful energy-wise for a species if parents took turns? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2lx47f/eli5why_do_only_female_mammals_produce_milk_from/ | {
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4265sd | how is my cable tv signal different than my isp connection, and why isn't it subject to the same bandwidth issues? | I have FIOS, but this applies to any cable TV/internet combination. I can watch ~150 HD channels without any buffering issues, and without, as near as I can tell, any bandwidth limitations. I'm told this is all digital. On the other hand, even with a pretty nice data package, I sometimes run into buffering issues when ... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4265sd/eli5_how_is_my_cable_tv_signal_different_than_my/ | {
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4ipdax | if transgender people are seeking equality and normalcy, why do they refer to themselves as transgender men or women, rather than just men or women? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4ipdax/eli5_if_transgender_people_are_seeking_equality/ | {
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zh8zi | why is bill clinton regarded as such a great president? | I'm not saying he isn't, I'm just 15(I MEAN FIVE) and wasn't paying attention at the time.
EDIT: My fu**ing God, 594+ comments, and thanks for the answers btw. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/zh8zi/eli5_why_is_bill_clinton_regarded_as_such_a_great/ | {
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4inhdi | why do so many temporary use services (e.g. hotel rooms, bike sharing, boat rentals) require a credit card instead it a debit card? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4inhdi/eli5_why_do_so_many_temporary_use_services_eg/ | {
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5llbaq | what happens with plane after emergency landing on water? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5llbaq/eli5_what_happens_with_plane_after_emergency/ | {
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3ew1t4 | how do birds manage to stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter, despite not shedding their feathers to get new seasonal ones? | In the months coming up to summer my dog's coat thins out, allowing him to stay cool and vice versa for winter. How do birds manage this without shedding their feathers and gaining new seasonal ones? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3ew1t4/eli5_how_do_birds_manage_to_stay_cool_in_the/ | {
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589xan | why do foods such as salsas and soups tend to taste better after they've been refrigerated overnight? | I made salsa on Monday, tasted it, and thought it was OK. A night in the refrigerator really brought out the flavor. It's almost like the ingredients mingled somehow to make it taste so much better. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/589xan/eli5_why_do_foods_such_as_salsas_and_soups_tend/ | {
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1ll46y | what is us labor day and what is it actually celebrating? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1ll46y/eli5_what_is_us_labor_day_and_what_is_it_actually/ | {
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5u0cof | why don't general physicians cover teeth? | I know there's specialists for basically everything else too, like ENT's, dermatologists, etc. but it seems weird that teeth are the only thing excluded from a GP's list of skills. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5u0cof/eli5_why_dont_general_physicians_cover_teeth/ | {
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6goqtv | how does the body discern different chemicals? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6goqtv/eli5_how_does_the_body_discern_different_chemicals/ | {
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3p1fyg | how the australians were such an effective fighting force in wwii. | Not to disparage Australia, or Australians, but I've repeatedly heard of, and read of courageous exploits by Australian divisions in WWII.
Is there any reason to explain this?
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1qnvaj | why does bread go stale faster when the bag containing it is wide open, versus just a crack open? isn't there the same amount of air in the bag in either case? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1qnvaj/eli5_why_does_bread_go_stale_faster_when_the_bag/ | {
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6y68y7 | why is the sale of alcohol restricted during certain hours? | So I've always known that most counties will restrict the sale of alcohol before (noon?) on Sundays. However, I just went into a store to buy alcohol on a Tuesday at 02:20 AM and was denied because it was after 2 AM. I had never known that there was any limitation on alcohol sales aside from Sundays which I had come ... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6y68y7/eli5why_is_the_sale_of_alcohol_restricted_during/ | {
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m4m33 | how gun model names are "determined" (elaboration inside) | So we just picked up MW3 tonight and while watching my boyfrient play, I realized I have no idea how firearms are named. For example, in this Wikipedia article here: _URL_0_ nearly every gun has a letter and a number. I'm a very logical thinker, so I'm hoping maybe having some idea about this will help me understand mo... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/m4m33/eli5_how_gun_model_names_are_determined/ | {
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alerw6 | if plants only need water, co2, sunlight and nutrients from the soil to flourish, where does the material for the actual growth of the plant come from? | Probably a dumb question, but obviously the sun and air doesn't provide matter for the plant to grow bigger, and I dont see large holes forming in the ground from where the plant come up and turn the soil into leaves. Where does it come from? How does whatever it is turn into plant matter? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/alerw6/eli5_if_plants_only_need_water_co2_sunlight_and/ | {
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1cd5q0 | why can my phone usb adapter plug in either way to the wall but the vacuum cord has to be plugged in a certain way? | I can turn my adapter either way and it fits into my wall plug, but if I want to plug in the vacuum or a TV, it's specific to one way? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1cd5q0/eli5_why_can_my_phone_usb_adapter_plug_in_either/ | {
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9sxt0z | why is pemdas in that order? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9sxt0z/eli5_why_is_pemdas_in_that_order/ | {
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3ldfw1 | how do we diagnose personality disorders relative to what is a 'normal' way to behave? | How do we understand what is 'Normal' and so diagnose conditions away from normal, and at what ppoint do we decide to medicate for abnormal personalities? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3ldfw1/eli5_how_do_we_diagnose_personality_disorders/ | {
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4lcwnk | why is wider speakers required for deeper sounds? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4lcwnk/eli5_why_is_wider_speakers_required_for_deeper/ | {
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1oru2j | how do flavored marijuana strains(pineapple kush etc) get there flavours? is it genetic? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1oru2j/eli5how_do_flavored_marijuana_strainspineapple/ | {
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p9pyx | best truecrypt encryption algorithm | I don't need help making a TrueCrypt volume. But I do need help with a setting.
Out of all the encryption algorithms (AES, Scorpion, BlowFish, ect.) Which one is the best, and most secure. I'm sure they all are secure (or they wouldn't be an option) but which one is the best? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/p9pyx/eli5_best_truecrypt_encryption_algorithm/ | {
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9bqlku | what do you feel leading up to a seizure? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9bqlku/eli5_what_do_you_feel_leading_up_to_a_seizure/ | {
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ds8do1 | inhibitory vs. ecitatory neurotransmitters | My Psychology exam is in a few days and I am having trouble understanding how the receiving neuron interacts with the neurotransmitters and how that interaction can affect that same receiver. I have a solid understanding of the basic structure and functions of neurons, this part simply eludes me. Please reply with anyt... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ds8do1/eli5_inhibitory_vs_ecitatory_neurotransmitters/ | {
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63txvg | why does russia hate syria? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/63txvg/eli5_why_does_russia_hate_syria/ | {
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4spetg | why is it that every once in a while, a breakthrough in alzheimer's research and sometimes even a cure is announced, but in most cases, nothing happens after? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4spetg/eli5_why_is_it_that_every_once_in_a_while_a/ | {
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5jzdle | how can someone be a director and star in the same film? | Forgive me for my ignorance, but I always pictured the director behind the camera, not in front of it. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5jzdle/eli5_how_can_someone_be_a_director_and_star_in/ | {
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3ly67z | would someone who's actually a political historian explain which political system works best? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3ly67z/eli5would_someone_whos_actually_a_political/ | {
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d1av67 | when a person gets an organ transplant the body's immune system will reject and attack the organ because of foreign dna. why does this not apply to blood transfusions? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/d1av67/eli5_when_a_person_gets_an_organ_transplant_the/ | {
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708az8 | if the some of the rods and cones are missing/not working, thus making a person colourblind, then how do colourblind glasses allow a colourblind person to see colour? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/708az8/eli5_if_the_some_of_the_rods_and_cones_are/ | {
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al8pdk | why are cicadas so loud? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/al8pdk/eli5_why_are_cicadas_so_loud/ | {
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8zmp3i | why is wheat so popular? | Wheat seems to be a staple crop in many parts of the world, but its not obiously a food source. A fruit growing from a tree is intuitive to both us and other animals, but wheat just looks like grass. Converting wheat into flour also looks like a fairly complicated process, and so does baking bread from there. So why ... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8zmp3i/eli5_why_is_wheat_so_popular/ | {
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a6h6e4 | in tv show opening themes, why is the last cast member listed as their character? | Using Buffy the Vampire Slayer as an example, in the seasons in which Giles was a main character, in the opening theme he is listed as "Anthony Steward Head as Giles". In seasons 6 & 7 (perhaps even earlier than that) Alyson Hannigan (excuse my spelling) is listed last and then it's "as Willow".
How come it's not ev... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/a6h6e4/eli5_in_tv_show_opening_themes_why_is_the_last/ | {
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2crh4z | why do i get a sympathy pain in my balls when i see someone else hurt in that area? | I just watched a close calls video and when someone was hit in the balls my own nether regions hurt. Why? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2crh4z/eli5_why_do_i_get_a_sympathy_pain_in_my_balls/ | {
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51mfth | if two metals touch in space they fuse permanently. why? | Is there any benefit welding in a vacuum on earth vs conventional welding? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/51mfth/eli5_if_two_metals_touch_in_space_they_fuse/ | {
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2gwy27 | why do i feel happier when anticipating something than actually experiencing it? | I've been noticing lately that I always feel the need to have something to look forward to, but I usually don't enjoy it like I think I will. I find it hard to be "present" and tend to think of the next thing to look forward to.
Is this this a common phenomenon that can be easily explained? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2gwy27/eli5_why_do_i_feel_happier_when_anticipating/ | {
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4082gp | phospholipids vs lipids | Im learning about Phospholipids and Lipids in biology and I don’t know what the difference between the two are, aren’t they both just fats? Also, are they macromolecules and if so are a part of the “big four macromolecules”? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4082gp/eli5phospholipids_vs_lipids/ | {
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3nx7b6 | what is an algorithm, and why is it effecting reddit so negatively? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3nx7b6/eli5what_is_an_algorithm_and_why_is_it_effecting/ | {
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3bo8l7 | why does causing pain in certain places on my body give my a stinging sensation in a whole different area? | I know, bad title. I don't really know how to explain it well, but if I kind of dig my fingernail into my leg a bit, it feels like someone is poking me with a needle on my back. Why does this happen? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3bo8l7/eli5_why_does_causing_pain_in_certain_places_on/ | {
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583903 | why are my password reset email or 2fa sms not arriving instantly? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/583903/eli5_why_are_my_password_reset_email_or_2fa_sms/ | {
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88ep32 | what is graham’s number, how is it (theoretically) calculated, and how big is it? | I’ve looked it up but I can’t find an answer that makes sense to me. I’ve seen some posts about it on the sub as well but it didn’t answer what it was and just gave context about its size. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/88ep32/eli5_what_is_grahams_number_how_is_it/ | {
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5t1mil | why do "a-list" actors seem to shy away from the horror genre? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5t1mil/eli5_why_do_alist_actors_seem_to_shy_away_from/ | {
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2ccgfu | - if exercise is suppose to make you physically healthier, why is it so common for athletes to get muscle and bone injuries? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2ccgfu/eli5_if_exercise_is_suppose_to_make_you/ | {
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b8i4mj | how is 'selective perception' different from 'confirmation bias'? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/b8i4mj/eli5_how_is_selective_perception_different_from/ | {
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ako0u4 | fm/am radio | ELI5: How are FM/AM radios able to send/receive music/audio over distances via radio waves and then be able to have it be played back as the actual sound?
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19if91 | what 'alternative rock' is. | I've just read the Wiki article on it twice and I don't feel any more enlightened for it. I'm not seeing a common stylistic or thematic thread linking all these artists together.
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1jjnfd | why does the government pay so much for inexpensive things. | You always hear about the government buying inexpensive things for crazy amounts of money. An example would be the post about the 45 dollar bolt, or the 16 dollar muffins made famous by the youtube song. Is it just corruption, or is there a reason for it? If it is corruption is anything being done about it? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1jjnfd/eli5_why_does_the_government_pay_so_much_for/ | {
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4igw01 | is 1 minute in a 500watt microwave the same as 30 seconds in a 1000watt microwave? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4igw01/eli5_is_1_minute_in_a_500watt_microwave_the_same/ | {
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6d46dd | if someone under 18 can be tried as an adult, why can't the jury of peers include those under 18? | (At least in the US) | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6d46dd/eli5_if_someone_under_18_can_be_tried_as_an_adult/ | {
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33jeo8 | what would happen if you detonated a nuclear bomb at the north or south poll? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/33jeo8/eli5_what_would_happen_if_you_detonated_a_nuclear/ | {
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6xvi06 | why is it that women are not as competitive as men in most motorsports? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6xvi06/eli5_why_is_it_that_women_are_not_as_competitive/ | {
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2ze58l | how is floyd mayweather 47 and zero, but got a bronze medal at the olympics? | Just saw this on his Wikipedia page; wouldn't he have had to been beaten in order to not get the gold medal? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2ze58l/eli5_how_is_floyd_mayweather_47_and_zero_but_got/ | {
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2rb9mv | if transgendered people want to be classed as there non-biological gender and not be labeled as transgendered/there biological gender why do they call regular men/women "cis"? | inb4 check your privellage. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2rb9mv/eli5if_transgendered_people_want_to_be_classed_as/ | {
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8dja50 | why do rockets go so slow after takeoff if they are so powerful? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8dja50/eli5_why_do_rockets_go_so_slow_after_takeoff_if/ | {
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907z7u | what is the difference in functionality between flat head screws and phillips head screws? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/907z7u/eli5_what_is_the_difference_in_functionality/ | {
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344496 | the difference between concealed and open carrying a weapon | I have always been fuzzy on this law and have asked around but haven't gotten a direct answer on what would be considered a concealed weapon | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/344496/eli5the_difference_between_concealed_and_open/ | {
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qkcvs | the "companion cube" and the attraction to it. | I am pretty sure it is from the Portal series, but I don't understand why some people, such as r/gaming, are so intrigued by it. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/qkcvs/eli5_the_companion_cube_and_the_attraction_to_it/ | {
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2p4ogb | if torture works then couldn't you just torture all of the people who claim it works until they admitted it does not work? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2p4ogb/eli5_if_torture_works_then_couldnt_you_just/ | {
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eyov16 | how is acid capable of corroding materials? what enables it to have this property? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/eyov16/eli5_how_is_acid_capable_of_corroding_materials/ | {
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6qk1ef | how did "lucifer", which means "lightbringer" in latin, become one of the names associated with satan? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6qk1ef/eli5_how_did_lucifer_which_means_lightbringer_in/ | {
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54h7ea | do planes have to compensate for the movement of the earth? | Suppose this. A plane is trying to fly from Point A to Point B 100 miles north of it. As we know, the Earth rotates from west to east and the lower atmosphere moves along with it. If the plane tried flying due north to get to Point B, wouldn't it end up a bit west of it? Would the plane not have to fly diagonally, rath... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/54h7ea/eli5_do_planes_have_to_compensate_for_the/ | {
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59gxfl | what do roller coasters do to the chemistry in some people's brains that causes them to think their going to die, while in other it simply gives them a rush? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/59gxfl/eli5_what_do_roller_coasters_do_to_the_chemistry/ | {
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35xwdw | how do you define an alcohol addiction? as a college student, i'm drinking 3-4 times a week - but so are most the people i know | I don't understand what makes someone an alcoholic. As I said, me and many other students living in residence are drinking and going out 3 - 4 times a week. We drink because we're going partying though.
I have never felt the NEED for alcohol like I do for a cigarette - is it a physical addiction? Psychological? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/35xwdw/eli5_how_do_you_define_an_alcohol_addiction_as_a/ | {
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203rw7 | what's the difference between a mirror and a window? | Aren't they both glass? Why can I see through one and not the other? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/203rw7/eli5_whats_the_difference_between_a_mirror_and_a/ | {
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3ypfud | why are meteorites flying around space so fast? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3ypfud/eli5why_are_meteorites_flying_around_space_so_fast/ | {
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9vy846 | is our bodies always fighting infection? | If we contract flu,pneumonia and colds etc we developed symptoms. But for people that are rarely sick, are they always still fighting infections but their body is able to fight it off before symptoms develop? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9vy846/eli5_is_our_bodies_always_fighting_infection/ | {
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dei1td | why do you feel “zapped” after being out in the sun? | Edit clarification : feel zapped or drained/tired. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/dei1td/eli5_why_do_you_feel_zapped_after_being_out_in/ | {
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35dz3k | why we don't build up immunity to seasonal allergies over time. | Not sure if "immunity" is the correct word in this case, but how come they affect us our whole lives? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/35dz3k/eli5_why_we_dont_build_up_immunity_to_seasonal/ | {
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7tt038 | why do theatres hate moviepass? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7tt038/eli5_why_do_theatres_hate_moviepass/ | {
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1z0irz | the process of making meth. is breaking bad realistic? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1z0irz/eli5_the_process_of_making_meth_is_breaking_bad/ | {
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4e1h08 | why is it easier for two people to lift twice the weight together, than half individually? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4e1h08/eli5_why_is_it_easier_for_two_people_to_lift/ | {
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2vpjrb | how one battery charger can charge different battery types like nimh, nicd, and li - ion. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2vpjrb/eli5_how_one_battery_charger_can_charge_different/ | {
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3baseg | do catholic churches have to officiate gay weddings now? if they don't, isn't it considered discrimination? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3baseg/eli5_do_catholic_churches_have_to_officiate_gay/ | {
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5catas | why are posters and graphic designs so minimalistic now compared to stuff from the 50's, 80's, 90's etc? | It's kind of boring now, logos are bland and flat, posters are generic and empty, no more cool lightning shaped fonts or insane amounts of colour. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5catas/eli5_why_are_posters_and_graphic_designs_so/ | {
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