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But what I don't get is why there is so much focus on getting specifically women into coding. I... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1ucza0/eli5_why_is_there_such_a_push_to_get_more_women/ | {
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jjyn7 | british (or commonwealth redditors) eli5 the game of cricket. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/jjyn7/british_or_commonwealth_redditors_eli5_the_game/ | {
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66inxv | if christianity was born in the middle east why is vatican the holy city? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/66inxv/eli5if_christianity_was_born_in_the_middle_east/ | {
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3bm01e | why does it seem like video games from the newest generation seem to have far more bugs and glitches than previous generation games? | I really have only noticed games glitching and launching buggily in more recent years. For instance, watchdogs, assassin's creed, and now batman: arkham Knight. This didn't seem to happen on previous Playstation and Xbox systems. Sure there were games that just had shitty development, but most AAA were basically glitch... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3bm01e/eli5_why_does_it_seem_like_video_games_from_the/ | {
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109cjx | how much energy does the sun actually emit on a daily basis? | I've watched the movie Sunshine several times (the movie where they have to reignite the sun) and it always bothered me that the payload they used was the size of Manhattan, yet it could "theoretically" reignite the sun. It just seems like that amount could never actually do anything because the sun seems to emit that ... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/109cjx/eli5_how_much_energy_does_the_sun_actually_emit/ | {
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3meihm | how do mortgage companies make money | I understand they loan money at an interest rate. HOWEVER, the money they are giving out (several hundred thousand at a whack), has to be outpacing the cash flow they are getting back from loan payers. Please explain. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3meihm/eli5how_do_mortgage_companies_make_money/ | {
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7wq3jt | light bulbs in cold weather versus warm weather | it could be my imagination, but why does it seem that the light bulb in my garage burns brighter in warm weather than it does when its cold out? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7wq3jt/eli5_light_bulbs_in_cold_weather_versus_warm/ | {
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djn8i3 | why do our eyes see in such "lower quality" in darker places/at night? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/djn8i3/eli5_why_do_our_eyes_see_in_such_lower_quality_in/ | {
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3lk1ey | why does the american government destabilize so many third world countries? | I stumbled upon this wikipedia article:
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I can't understand why they would they would do those covert ops which cause so much harm. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3lk1ey/eli5why_does_the_american_government_destabilize/ | {
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2rcivp | how do people that make fake social network accounts (sexy hot girls) make money from them? | I have always wondered this. Aside from getting traffic to a different website, what is the point of all the fake instagram, and facebook accounts? Are there people that get paid for doing this? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2rcivp/eli5_how_do_people_that_make_fake_social_network/ | {
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pepgb | ginger hate | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/pepgb/eli5_ginger_hate/ | {
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11g35i | reddit's uproar over gawker media. | My big problem is that I don't understand why the whole community is defending a man who was involved with things like /r/jailbait and /r/creepshots. I mean, he's a real scumbag for all that. Besides, Reddit isn't an anonymous website. There is no such thing on the internet as true anonymity unless you are using tor. E... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/11g35i/eli5_reddits_uproar_over_gawker_media/ | {
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djzow1 | how does growing work? | Just wondered how does a person get taller and how does the body know when to stop? I know your bones arent the same at birth compared to an adult but how? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/djzow1/eli5_how_does_growing_work/ | {
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2lvlri | example thread for locking | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2lvlri/eli5_example_thread_for_locking/ | {
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653nt5 | why are digital signatures useful? | A government agency requested that I signed a document using Adobe Reader. When creating an SSL key, I could enter anything I wanted for my name and email address. Anyone could've entered my information and there would be no way to prove that it wasn't me who signed it.
Why is this used at all? With handwritten signat... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/653nt5/eli5_why_are_digital_signatures_useful/ | {
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6jztxw | how is carbonated water made? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6jztxw/eli5_how_is_carbonated_water_made/ | {
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dvmvxj | why is broken glass not recyclable when in the recycling process, it is crushed into cullet? | I have just watched this video: [The smashing story of recycling Glass.](_URL_0_) Normal bottles and jars are still crushed into cullets.
I've read that broken glass is not recyclable. Some sites claim the strength of broken glass is reduced ([A confusing article](_URL_1_)). Many say it's dangerous for workers.
Provi... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/dvmvxj/eli5_why_is_broken_glass_not_recyclable_when_in/ | {
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be7avm | why data breaches are still at large given the widespread awareness and information regarding how vulnerable certain areas can be? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/be7avm/eli5_why_data_breaches_are_still_at_large_given/ | {
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6v6wul | why are humans scared of dying alone | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6v6wul/eli5_why_are_humans_scared_of_dying_alone/ | {
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3fufcz | why do popular shows (futurama, invader zim, johnny bravo, dexters labratory etc) get cancelled seemingly in their prime, while shows like the simpsons and spongebob are still making episodes for decades despite a large majority of fans not liking newer episodes? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3fufcz/eli5_why_do_popular_shows_futurama_invader_zim/ | {
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4gjnyy | why are women generally more flexible than men? | EDIT: Interesting to find that everyone has a different answer :) | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4gjnyy/eli5_why_are_women_generally_more_flexible_than/ | {
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a6ew8o | china’s social credit system | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/a6ew8o/eli5_chinas_social_credit_system/ | {
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juz1u | how does hsbc's new secure key work? | So I got sent one of these devices recently, it generates a seemingly random code each time I log onto my banking which I have to enter as another layer of security. How does it work?
[Link](_URL_0_) | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/juz1u/how_does_hsbcs_new_secure_key_work/ | {
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3fn4kd | why do cars need an antenna/aerial for the radio? can't the metal bodywork of the car be used to receive radio signal? | It seems a bit strange to me that a separate aerial is required when the whole vehicle is made from a potential signal receiver material. I'm sure there must be a reason why they are necessary! | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3fn4kd/eli5_why_do_cars_need_an_antennaaerial_for_the/ | {
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358bgs | what's with cartoony characters and gloves? | Every cartoony character from Mickey Mouse to Mario, from Sonic the Hedgehog to Bugs Bunny seems to love white gloves. Coincidence, or was there some kind of trend behind this? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/358bgs/eli5_whats_with_cartoony_characters_and_gloves/ | {
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8mv0iy | why water molecules are known to have a slight adhesive effect, but you can slip on a puddle of water | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8mv0iy/eli5_why_water_molecules_are_known_to_have_a/ | {
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3dtfrm | why do so many products in the us have french on the packaging despite spanish being the larger minority? | I assume it's for stylistic purposes and makes it look fancy. A tradition in products since long ago, maybe? I would just imagine there being more Spanish speakers that would appreciate a translation on packaging rather than French, so why do so many products have only French? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3dtfrm/eli5_why_do_so_many_products_in_the_us_have/ | {
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1vsd6b | what stops me from decaying (while alive of course) ? | no, I'm not high but I was curious thinking that we are organic matter so why don't I mold? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1vsd6b/eli5_what_stops_me_from_decaying_while_alive_of/ | {
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24gnri | why don't we eat grass? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/24gnri/eli5_why_dont_we_eat_grass/ | {
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3fudhn | the new lexus hoverboard | Just watched the teaser video for it and it looks insane, but I just cant wrap my brain around it. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3fudhn/eli5_the_new_lexus_hoverboard/ | {
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26778e | the birthday paradox | How is it possible, that the the probability of two people out of 70 having birthday on the same day is 99.9% ?
I read through _URL_0_
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44nih2 | what sand is? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/44nih2/eli5_what_sand_is/ | {
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3f7ej6 | why are there so many republican candidates for president? many of them must be fully aware that they cannot win. are they making money or something from the process? | I consider myself a reasonably intelligent person, but I cannot fathom that 17 people truly believe that they have a legitimate shot at the presidency. If there were 3-5, I could make a somewhat rational argument that I had a chance if one of the others made a critical gaff, had skeletons in their closet, or I found t... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3f7ej6/eli5_why_are_there_so_many_republican_candidates/ | {
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215m93 | i wear glasses. why is it that if i turn my head to the right and peer left i see a red outline on objects and when i turn my head to the left and peer right i see a blue outline on objects? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/215m93/eli5_i_wear_glasses_why_is_it_that_if_i_turn_my/ | {
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3r0tw2 | why was africa the go-to place to capture slaves? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3r0tw2/eli5_why_was_africa_the_goto_place_to_capture/ | {
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6kg9jw | how is the human body not starved after 12+ hours after sleeping? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6kg9jw/eli5_how_is_the_human_body_not_starved_after_12/ | {
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al2ry1 | why can torrent downloads resume themselves from their last (download) status even if the (net) connection is lost but browser downloads just get corrupted/lost if the connection is lost halfway through? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/al2ry1/eli5_why_can_torrent_downloads_resume_themselves/ | {
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4t8kw8 | what causes people to have tears of joy? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4t8kw8/eli5_what_causes_people_to_have_tears_of_joy/ | {
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6g4pij | how do tow trucks take away cars without setting off the car alarm?? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6g4pij/eli5_how_do_tow_trucks_take_away_cars_without/ | {
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ct6s5b | how do the cables that the department of transportation stretch across the road accurately measure traffic? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ct6s5b/eli5_how_do_the_cables_that_the_department_of/ | {
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33hpaz | why when my heart beats fast from playing games like league of legends is it considered unhealthy, but an accelerated heart rate from exercise is healthy? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/33hpaz/eli5_why_when_my_heart_beats_fast_from_playing/ | {
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6ap1ll | if it is now accepted that the witches of salem, ma were falsely accused, why is salem now a center for witchcraft? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6ap1ll/eli5_if_it_is_now_accepted_that_the_witches_of/ | {
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1dhu9u | how some people seem to gain muscle mass rather quickly while some people have to work harder to get the same achievement. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1dhu9u/eli5_how_some_people_seem_to_gain_muscle_mass/ | {
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1dq86a | how hot-wiring a car works. is it really as easy as in the films? | . | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1dq86a/eli5_how_hotwiring_a_car_works_is_it_really_as/ | {
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1eyy2z | how a doctor knows when somebody 'died on impact'. | Aside from the obvious like decapitation or something like that. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1eyy2z/eli5_how_a_doctor_knows_when_somebody_died_on/ | {
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4g0ey3 | explain the voter fraud going on in the primaries | Like the title says, what really going on? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4g0ey3/eli5_explain_the_voter_fraud_going_on_in_the/ | {
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441o7x | why do accretion discs in space tend to form on a flat plane? what causes the particles to flatten out, rather than orbit a central mass in random directions of all 360 degrees? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/441o7x/eli5why_do_accretion_discs_in_space_tend_to_form/ | {
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4nb9tm | why do planes fly prolongedly through thick rainy clouds when descending even though there is turbulence? | I'm not a nervous flyer but I get body chills every time the plane descends and I notice the plane loosing hight and flying through the dark clouds for what seems like a really long time. Too long sometimes, especially when the plane is shaking and going through turbulence (because of the change in pressure in the clou... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4nb9tm/eli5why_do_planes_fly_prolongedly_through_thick/ | {
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2g4hqu | what are people hearing when they "hear voices?" | When a mentally ill person claims that voices ordered them to do something or they are hearing voices, etc... What is actually happening in their brain? Are they just having strong recurring thoughts or do they actually think they literally hear a voice speaking to them? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2g4hqu/eli5_what_are_people_hearing_when_they_hear_voices/ | {
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2x131z | how does registering a domain name for a website work? | Why do we need to pay a 3rd party like GoDaddy? How do they secure a domain name for someone? Who's ultimately getting paid and securing the domain name? Is the government involved at all? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2x131z/eli5_how_does_registering_a_domain_name_for_a/ | {
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9rph1e | in an age of digital downloads why is pre-ordering more popular than ever? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9rph1e/eli5_in_an_age_of_digital_downloads_why_is/ | {
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59t2vv | why, after a certain point of being tired, do we switch and get energized instead? | Or well, not really "energized" but after staying up for long enough, why is it significantly harder to fall asleep? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/59t2vv/eli5_why_after_a_certain_point_of_being_tired_do/ | {
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3hvdn8 | why do companies expose phone numbers on their websites but not email addresses? | Seems like it would be easier. Then they can get back to me on their time instead of me waiting on hold for 2 hours. Also they could set up bots to respond with common questions about hours and the other BS things I have to sit through on the phone tree. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3hvdn8/eli5_why_do_companies_expose_phone_numbers_on/ | {
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7b15f8 | why are plastic and aluminum often collected together for recycling but paper has to be separated? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7b15f8/eli5_why_are_plastic_and_aluminum_often_collected/ | {
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43djjy | microsoft got killed in court over making (removable) ie the default yet no one says anything about apple forcing you to use itunes with your phone | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/43djjy/eli5_microsoft_got_killed_in_court_over_making/ | {
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5f0nqu | why do some old pipes make a weird groaning noise when only the hot water is turned on? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5f0nqu/eli5_why_do_some_old_pipes_make_a_weird_groaning/ | {
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1gvtgc | what is iso 9000/9001 and what is an actual example of any if its standards? | I've read several definitions from various sites and cannot fathom what this ISO stuff is really all about. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1gvtgc/eli5_what_is_iso_90009001_and_what_is_an_actual/ | {
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3y2t4j | why water goes up, against gravity, when toilette paper touch water? | What are the forces counteracting gravity? Will the water go ever down against these forces or the paper just dry out by evaporation? Why the water does not go up the toilette walls? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3y2t4j/eli5_why_water_goes_up_against_gravity_when/ | {
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72aprz | why do so many australians idolize ned kelly? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/72aprz/eli5_why_do_so_many_australians_idolize_ned_kelly/ | {
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3l69se | what would happen if instead of moving at 300,000,000m/s light moved at 600,000,000m/s? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3l69se/eli5_what_would_happen_if_instead_of_moving_at/ | {
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1lvom1 | how do credit card companies detect fraud? | I received a fraud call about a purchase with my card in my own town. The representative for the company said information regarding fraudulent activity came from a third party source an hour after the purchase was made. The purchase was for gas and not out of the ordinary. How did they detect it so quickly? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1lvom1/eli5_how_do_credit_card_companies_detect_fraud/ | {
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1bckp9 | what happens when we get "bad vibes", that no one else seems to pick up on, from people we just met. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1bckp9/eli5_what_happens_when_we_get_bad_vibes_that_no/ | {
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q60gw | the genetics behind hair colour (or how a dark haired man and a very blonde lady have a red-headed child) | I did take biology up to and through grade 12, and genetics were covered pretty basically. Punnett squares and the like. From what I remember, red hair is pretty recessive and there has to be the genetic possibility of it from both sides.
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jgi6c | u.s. state legislatures | What is the difference between upper and lower houses? Where does their jurisdiction meet that of local bodies like school boards and federal stuff like the U.S. Congress? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/jgi6c/eli5_us_state_legislatures/ | {
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6xikeq | why do humans always have this fear of failure | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6xikeq/eli5_why_do_humans_always_have_this_fear_of/ | {
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nugn3 | why the aids virus is not destroyed by the immune system prior to destroying the white blood cells? | Please? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/nugn3/eli5_why_the_aids_virus_is_not_destroyed_by_the/ | {
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3gb12u | why doesn't a mosquito bite expose you to disease like sharing needles would? | Maybe I should clarify, a mosquito bite exposes you to pathogens in the Mosquitos saliva, but it doesn't give you exposure to things like hiv, hepatitis c, etc from their proboscus. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3gb12u/eli5_why_doesnt_a_mosquito_bite_expose_you_to/ | {
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35fvr2 | why does staying up late feel so good? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/35fvr2/eli5_why_does_staying_up_late_feel_so_good/ | {
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5lkk7l | why is it that say, at 11pm in the summer, it would be more/less dark, than it would be at 11pm in the winter, assuming the skies are cloud free those days. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5lkk7l/eli5_why_is_it_that_say_at_11pm_in_the_summer_it/ | {
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4f1qbb | how can bamboo grow up to 3ft per day whereas other plants can get no where near as close to this speed? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4f1qbb/eli5_how_can_bamboo_grow_up_to_3ft_per_day/ | {
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elfm6e | when my wired headphones wiggle out a little bit, only the singer's voice is cut out and the backing track still plays. why? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/elfm6e/eli5_when_my_wired_headphones_wiggle_out_a_little/ | {
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1qtqtx | why when trying to lose weight, my weight fluctuates 2-3 lbs daily? | I am not overweight peruse, but I want to lose about 10 lbs. I have started limiting my calories and was already excercising close to everyday. What is very frustrating is that I weigh myself at the same time everyday, and my weight fluctuates plus or minus 2 or 3 lbs. Why is that? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1qtqtx/eli5_why_when_trying_to_lose_weight_my_weight/ | {
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4jb2ne | why do some quotes have the "[insert word]" in them? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4jb2ne/eli5_why_do_some_quotes_have_the_insert_word_in/ | {
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4g8dyk | could an emp safely disarm a dead man's switch or would it only activate it? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4g8dyk/eli5_could_an_emp_safely_disarm_a_dead_mans/ | {
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3nat2w | we know how ravaging hurricanes can be on land, but what effects do they have in ocean life? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3nat2w/eli5_we_know_how_ravaging_hurricanes_can_be_on/ | {
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5yaz2t | why is it quieter to pee on the side of the toilet bowl than it is to pee directly on the toilet water | I get that you are peeing on what is a solid object versus a liquid object, I would figure the liquid is is softer and would dampen sound more. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5yaz2t/eli5_why_is_it_quieter_to_pee_on_the_side_of_the/ | {
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pvucv | eil5: the federal reserve, and why ron paul wants to get rid of it. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/pvucv/eil5_the_federal_reserve_and_why_ron_paul_wants/ | {
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9k7xk0 | why do metal playgrounds shock you if they are (literally) always grounded? | The metal posts/legs that provide support to playgrounds go pretty deep into the ground - therefore the playground should be grounded, right? Why does it seem to always shock you if you touch any metal on them, especially the rivets/nuts/bolts? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9k7xk0/eli5_why_do_metal_playgrounds_shock_you_if_they/ | {
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1ywb9j | why has arizona's sb1062 bill turned into a christian versus gay debate when that is one of hundreds of scenarios that the bill would address? | _URL_0_
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3e3s4b | why is trump considered a legitimate gop candidate in the upcoming presidential election? | I know he's ran for president in the past - but it seems as though he's got more support this year, despite (or maybe because) of his comments about Mexicans? Does he really have a shot? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3e3s4b/eli5_why_is_trump_considered_a_legitimate_gop/ | {
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b9ve6y | why isn't the burden of proof on the police for traffic violations? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/b9ve6y/eli5_why_isnt_the_burden_of_proof_on_the_police/ | {
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6k9wzx | what would happen if the libertarian and or green party gained enough senate seats that no party held a majority? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6k9wzx/eli5_what_would_happen_if_the_libertarian_and_or/ | {
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4ue4a7 | why is modern mathematics all based on multiples of 10? is it because we have 10 fingers? if it had been based on multiples of 8 would math have been easier? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4ue4a7/eli5_why_is_modern_mathematics_all_based_on/ | {
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da2wp6 | why do ballpoint pens work better on a stack of paper, like a notebook, than one paper on the table? | This is an issue I’ve been having at work lately where my pens don’t work unless I have a few pages stacked together. I’m left handed if that makes any difference. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/da2wp6/eli5_why_do_ballpoint_pens_work_better_on_a_stack/ | {
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395lxk | what are those tracers that i sometimes get in my vision if i have a strong cough or blow my nose? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/395lxk/eli5_what_are_those_tracers_that_i_sometimes_get/ | {
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1489fr | why do most british royals join the military? | I've noticed many British royals served at some point in time, and figured there may be some rule or cultural significance to it. I found this Wikipedia list _URL_0_ so it seems like it is a majority of them. Why? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1489fr/eli5_why_do_most_british_royals_join_the_military/ | {
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bi1aiv | why do different decongestants only work for certain things | I take Allegra-D pretty regularly, and I’ve noticed that the pseudo work really well for congestion from allergies, but when I get sick it’s powerless to clear up my sinuses.
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3poe5y | dialtones. why do we have them and what is it we're hearing? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3poe5y/eli5_dialtones_why_do_we_have_them_and_what_is_it/ | {
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kv8ty | purchasing power parity | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/kv8ty/eli5_purchasing_power_parity/ | {
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3zxd9q | why does the united kingdom continue to spend so much on its nuclear weapon stockpile, given the us and russia have so many more? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3zxd9q/eli5_why_does_the_united_kingdom_continue_to/ | {
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2fu0yk | what exactly happens when you put a fork in the microwave? (why) | That magical light show that ruined our family microwave as a kid, what the heck happened? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2fu0yk/eli5_what_exactly_happens_when_you_put_a_fork_in/ | {
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6siae1 | what techniques do crisis teams use to prevent potential suicides? | I'm very curious about what they might say or do to save someone in their darkest hour. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6siae1/eli5_what_techniques_do_crisis_teams_use_to/ | {
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714ra0 | how does one calculate the time needed for something to completely freeze? | For instance, how can I calculate how much time needs to pass for a bottle of water to completely turn to ice if I put it in the freezer? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/714ra0/eli5_how_does_one_calculate_the_time_needed_for/ | {
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3apt4h | why do some of my apps use less data than others? | I have a data plan with my phone company and I get around 2 gigs a month. I can easily use 100 MB browsing reddit in a day, but playing hearthstone I barely use 10 MB. What causes such a difference? I feel like hearthstone should use more considering that it is a video game that requires a constant connection. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3apt4h/eli5_why_do_some_of_my_apps_use_less_data_than/ | {
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6e3yqz | how and why was islam so prone to being radicalized in such extreme forms and in such relatively large numbers? there are no comparisons i know of between other religions and the range of their extremism when compared with islam. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6e3yqz/eli5_how_and_why_was_islam_so_prone_to_being/ | {
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15p1nj | difference between universities if the degree you get is the same. | If for example the Bachelors of Medicine is a universal standard for knowledge regarding medicine, what is the difference between getting your degree at Oxford Uni or some hometown college? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/15p1nj/eli5_difference_between_universities_if_the/ | {
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"The problem is that it's not a universal standard. It's commonly accepted that a degree in Engineering from MIT represents a higher standard of learning than from your hometown college. The more prestigious the school the more likely you are to g... | [] | [] | [
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