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10y8he | geiger–marsden gold foil experiment. | We are learning about atoms and their structure in Science and my teacher mentioned this experiment but didn't have time to explain it. When I got home I read the Wikipedia article for it and that confused me even more is there some kind of simple answer for what this experiment represented? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/10y8he/eli5_geigermarsden_gold_foil_experiment/ | {
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3zxbqm | what's causing the global markets to drop so rapidly? | The DJI has dropped almost 1,000 in five days. Apparently the Chinese markets lost 7% in 15 minutes last night. What's causing these insane drops? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3zxbqm/eli5_whats_causing_the_global_markets_to_drop_so/ | {
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osm79 | the widening gap between the rich and the poor in the u.s. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/osm79/eli5_the_widening_gap_between_the_rich_and_the/ | {
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3vnmeg | how do pakistan, a relatively poor country has nuclear weapons while rich middle east nations don't have them yet? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3vnmeg/eli5_how_do_pakistan_a_relatively_poor_country/ | {
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44vt6k | how is it that cells multiply and slowly age in a human to eventual death, where as cells passed in breeding seem to keep passing on more resilent traits to their hosts over time? why doesnt the family tree age like the person does? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/44vt6k/eli5_how_is_it_that_cells_multiply_and_slowly_age/ | {
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3fqvhi | what exactly is shadow in jungian psychology | The more I read about shadow (in terms of psychology and Jung himself), the more I get confused about this. Can someone familiar with his work explain it to me? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3fqvhi/eli5_what_exactly_is_shadow_in_jungian_psychology/ | {
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4cnqzs | plea deals in the us - why are they used so much and how do they work? | I'm almost done with law school, but in Europe. In my country, there are actually pretty strict rules for someone to just confess to a crime and the judge ruling it as a confession. This is because it could be a false confessions etc.
But my impression is that in the US, plea deals are widely used. I've heard some sto... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4cnqzs/eli5plea_deals_in_the_us_why_are_they_used_so/ | {
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9raywj | why is that you can still get sunburned on a cloudy day, but a solar panel device can't be charged on a cloudy day? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9raywj/eli5_why_is_that_you_can_still_get_sunburned_on_a/ | {
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4wj41z | why did the black plague primarily only affect europe and haven't asian countries had pandemics to this scale? | I know that the black plague came from rats that were from Asia. Why didn't the rats from Europe have no effect in Asia? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4wj41z/eli5why_did_the_black_plague_primarily_only/ | {
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6jb1ov | why is it impossible for a human/animal to breed with another species? | Bit of a weird one, just would like to know the science behind it. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6jb1ov/eli5_why_is_it_impossible_for_a_humananimal_to/ | {
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2jk4s7 | what happens when the "daily reddit gold" bar reaches 100%? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2jk4s7/eli5_what_happens_when_the_daily_reddit_gold_bar/ | {
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2w1fxq | what is the mars one missions to mars and is it really possible and going to happen? | Do they have the funding, technology, proper sanity, ect | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2w1fxq/eli5_what_is_the_mars_one_missions_to_mars_and_is/ | {
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65vtln | what keeps light at a set speed as it travels through the vacuum of space? without anything like atmosphere to cause drag shouldn't it accelerate exponentially? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/65vtln/eli5_what_keeps_light_at_a_set_speed_as_it/ | {
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4gh6x3 | why is it that if you put an egg in the microwave it will explode, but not if you put it in boiling water? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4gh6x3/eli5_why_is_it_that_if_you_put_an_egg_in_the/ | {
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409zgp | how do nfl players not get hardcore friction burns when playing on astroturf? | Being from Australia, where we play our outdoor ball sports on real grass, I don't get how they wouldn't get their elbows fucked up every time they go to ground. I've played indoor soccer on astroturf and ended up wearing knee pads so my knees wouldn't get torn up. Does anyone know how they prevent this? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/409zgp/eli5how_do_nfl_players_not_get_hardcore_friction/ | {
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6g5x0c | why are the lower back muscles so much easier to hurt compared to other muscles in the body? | It seems like the lower back is always so prone to getting hurt compared to other muscles in the body. Lifting heavy things off the ground, for instance, is an easy way to hurt the lower back. But many other muscles in the human body, such as those in the arms and legs, can often lift their maximum weight without getti... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6g5x0c/eli5_why_are_the_lower_back_muscles_so_much/ | {
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a45duh | why does applying lotion to very dry skin hurt? | One thing I've noticed having dry skin is that when it gets really dry, like from being out in the cold or excessive hand washing, is that applying moisturizing lotion can be painful. The pain is generally short lived, but it's still odd to me that doing something good for my skin causes pain.
Why does this happen? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/a45duh/eli5_why_does_applying_lotion_to_very_dry_skin/ | {
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5grqut | what is a 'massive heart attack,' what are the chances of a recovery, and how do they differ from other types of heart attacks? | Pretty bummed tonight, my Dad's cousin (and his best bud) had a massive heart attack yesterday. He's in the hospital but it sounds like he's not going to make it.
My heart hurts for him, his family and dad.
I'm trying to understand what happened a little more | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5grqut/eli5_what_is_a_massive_heart_attack_what_are_the/ | {
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3fkzsf | why are there no coverage of democratic candidates besides sanders and clinton, but full coverage of republican candidates | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3fkzsf/eli5why_are_there_no_coverage_of_democratic/ | {
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7rk5lq | how do cables like hdmi and usb keep increasing data throughput regularly while keeping similar connectors? | HDMI 1.0 had a throughput of 4.9Gbps, and the current 2.1 has a throughput of 48Gbps. How do they keep massively increasing throughput in a cable that's so similar? What's actually changing? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7rk5lq/eli5_how_do_cables_like_hdmi_and_usb_keep/ | {
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68tn9h | why are so many americans afraid of terrorism when they are significantly more likely to die from a car accident or obesity related diseases? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/68tn9h/eli5_why_are_so_many_americans_afraid_of/ | {
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azi5bl | why do only bones show up in x-rays? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/azi5bl/eli5_why_do_only_bones_show_up_in_xrays/ | {
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226m66 | why is itunes such a crap program that freezes all of the time when apple are such an established company who make a truckload of money?! | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/226m66/eli5_why_is_itunes_such_a_crap_program_that/ | {
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1s6yqs | why do headphones have designated "right" and "left" sides? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1s6yqs/eli5_why_do_headphones_have_designated_right_and/ | {
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4w32iv | why do medical symptoms seem to disappear before i go to the doctor? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4w32iv/eli5_why_do_medical_symptoms_seem_to_disappear/ | {
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5w68ye | why does water drip and not just fall off? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5w68ye/eli5_why_does_water_drip_and_not_just_fall_off/ | {
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5qngic | if the 5 inch screen on my phone has the same resolution as my 40 inch tv, wouldn't it be like 10k res if it was the same size? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5qngic/eli5_if_the_5_inch_screen_on_my_phone_has_the/ | {
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b96dpj | what is happening when a bruise"migrates?" | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/b96dpj/eli5_what_is_happening_when_a_bruisemigrates/ | {
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61r8p8 | all these random pyramid schemes in the us | So, whenever there is a reddit thread about things like scam industries, one thing that certainly pop up is the amount of scams that are around in the US
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Some named are itworks/ younique / scentsy / leggings crap / lip sense / thrive and herblife
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28pmrh | why is it disadvantageous for english teachers in asia to speak the native tongue? | A friend of mine told me that he was hired over another guy because he didn't know Korean, but another guy applying for the job did, therefore HE got the job, but the guy knowing Korean didn't.
What? How does that work? Why would they hire him? I'm happy for him, but it doesn't make much sense. How can he help them if... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/28pmrh/eli5why_is_it_disadvantageous_for_english/ | {
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5q9ov0 | how is it possible for us to sometimes "hear" our heartbeats? | Such as after exercise. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5q9ov0/eli5how_is_it_possible_for_us_to_sometimes_hear/ | {
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1mv6vo | how do stocks work? | How do stocks really work?
How does it affect me?
How can I profit from it?
And, what causes stocks to rise and fall at certain times? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1mv6vo/eli5_how_do_stocks_work/ | {
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39nhln | why is adding milk to water so terrible, but adding milk to tea is so tasty and popular? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/39nhln/eli5_why_is_adding_milk_to_water_so_terrible_but/ | {
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3y9afd | significance of the aiib, the supposed "rival to the world bank" | Yesterday, China established the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, or AIIB. A lot of people on the news are talking like this is a bad thing in the eyes of the United States and Japan. Why the bad press when Western powers and Allies like Britain, Australia, and even the financial powerhouse of Germany are joining ... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3y9afd/eli5_significance_of_the_aiib_the_supposed_rival/ | {
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bekslu | jurisdiction, and powers still retained outside of jurisdiction. (for cops) | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/bekslu/eli5_jurisdiction_and_powers_still_retained/ | {
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m1kgb | with all the bank transfers going, can you explain what is a credit union? | How would I benefit from joining? Are there more risks with my money in a credit union since they may run out of fund? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/m1kgb/eli5_with_all_the_bank_transfers_going_can_you/ | {
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4xzyzr | how do animals know which food they ate made them sick? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4xzyzr/eli5_how_do_animals_know_which_food_they_ate_made/ | {
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1khmsu | why don't we have laser guns yet? will we ever have them? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1khmsu/eli5_why_dont_we_have_laser_guns_yet_will_we_ever/ | {
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547p6h | how do bugs survive being swatted/hit? | If a giant to-scale hand hit a (flying) human it'd be a quick and messy death, right? why do bugs seem so un-phased after getting hit? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/547p6h/eli5_how_do_bugs_survive_being_swattedhit/ | {
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e8ynd3 | how do apple airpods stay in sync? | How do the AirPods stay in sync with each other to make sure one isn’t ahead of the other? I know that this was solved with wires before, but with wireless earbuds like this how is it done? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/e8ynd3/eli5_how_do_apple_airpods_stay_in_sync/ | {
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4pkk8j | when checking out a library ebook via overdrive, why is there a limit as to how many copies the library has when it's a digital format? | I was doing some research and had looked into getting a Kindle since I've gotten into reading more and wanted to explore options for loading it up with books. I saw that you can check out eBooks via your local library through OverDrive; however when looking up books, you have to place a hold on them and wait for X-numb... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4pkk8j/eli5_when_checking_out_a_library_ebook_via/ | {
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1mplma | why does bond buying by the us federal reserve keep interest rates from going up (and why does that surge stocks and gold prices)? | Not sure exactly what bonds they are buying but why would interest rates increase if they did not? Also why does the stock market tend to jump along with gold prices at this news? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1mplma/eli5_why_does_bond_buying_by_the_us_federal/ | {
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5y89ss | what is the mind palace method of memorizing? how do you develop it? | I thought it was just a radical concept introduced in Sherlock but it seems like people actually do have mind palaces and I'm a little confused and curious about how it works exactly. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5y89ss/eli5_what_is_the_mind_palace_method_of_memorizing/ | {
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kpw5l | why did the tribes of say, africa, develop less technology then the people of europe? | Do we need not all have the same intellectual potential, and could it have easily been the other way around? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/kpw5l/eli5_why_did_the_tribes_of_say_africa_develop/ | {
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2hpwsm | how do 99p/99c stores work? | It just it dosnt make sense to me that they sell some branded stuff that would be £3 ish in shops for £1
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4d4ajm | why can't america deploy the national guard to areas like south side of chicago to help with the overwhelming crime rate and eventually restore order. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4d4ajm/eli5_why_cant_america_deploy_the_national_guard/ | {
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5vl6z2 | how do scientist know the atmosphere of planets trillons of miles away? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5vl6z2/eli5_how_do_scientist_know_the_atmosphere_of/ | {
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4wwukr | why was suicide squad widely regarded as bad? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4wwukr/eli5why_was_suicide_squad_widely_regarded_as_bad/ | {
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1ompwa | how do musicians recognize a paticular set of notes by ear? (eg a c note) is there a pattern? | More specifically, do "letter" notes in different octaves have some sort of distinguishing pattern to know if it's a C or A? Otherwise, do you just have to learn them all individually? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1ompwa/how_do_musicians_recognize_a_paticular_set_of/ | {
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pczcl | ; what is unicode? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/pczcl/eli5_what_is_unicode/ | {
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7dtv85 | what happens when somebody drinks themselves to death by drinking too much alcohol in a short period of time? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7dtv85/eli5what_happens_when_somebody_drinks_themselves/ | {
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1x2i3k | why can i download a 300mb program in 5 minutes, and it takes the same amount of time to load a 4 mb .gif sometimes? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1x2i3k/eli5_why_can_i_download_a_300mb_program_in_5/ | {
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91uqn2 | how does talking about issues in therapy help those to forget about their problems? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/91uqn2/eli5_how_does_talking_about_issues_in_therapy/ | {
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2ychxo | why are the chinese so dominant at table tennis/badminton? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2ychxo/eli5_why_are_the_chinese_so_dominant_at_table/ | {
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4wpet9 | why does a battery decrease without being used? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4wpet9/eli5_why_does_a_battery_decrease_without_being/ | {
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7mb35n | if there is no cellphone signal, how does the "emergency calls only" mode works? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7mb35n/eli5_if_there_is_no_cellphone_signal_how_does_the/ | {
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33kv8c | what is the second fastest thing in the universe after speed of light (or just light) and what is its speed? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/33kv8c/eli5_what_is_the_second_fastest_thing_in_the/ | {
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2h974t | could we point a telescope in the (spatial) direction of where the big bang occurred? | What I mean is, can we identify a direction, whether relative to our galaxy or some other body, that points to the centre of the universe at its origin?
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1cqcww | why did microsoft get in trouble for bundling internet explorer with windows, while modern companies like google bundle many more things together in their products without getting in trouble? | I remember being in high school when the antitrust lawsuits came out. At the time, I remember the supposed issue was MS bundling Internet Explorer with Windows and integrating it into the rest of the operating system, and this was somehow ruled anticompetitive. But, 10 years later, we have companies bundling services t... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1cqcww/eli5_why_did_microsoft_get_in_trouble_for/ | {
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1bvziw | why water in the caribbean is so clear while it is so cloudy further north? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1bvziw/eli5_why_water_in_the_caribbean_is_so_clear_while/ | {
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2amdmb | why is sleep addictive? how much is enough sleep? | I never feel I have enough sleep for example, I'll take a 2 hour nap it turns into 4 hours I'm still sleepy, 8 hours, still sleepy etc. when I get up and start being active it's okay but between waking up I feel I could go on a continuous cycle forever (if I didn't have other things to attend to and didn't have to eat ... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2amdmb/eli5_why_is_sleep_addictive_how_much_is_enough/ | {
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73iw1t | how does spacex fund mars missions? | I know space X makes money transporting cargo to space, but for something like the colonization of Mars where nobody's purchasing a service, where does their money come from? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/73iw1t/eli5_how_does_spacex_fund_mars_missions/ | {
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2sx6k8 | why do some tv shows/movies that play on tv censor out the "hole" but not the "ass", or the "god" and not the "damn it"? | Is it based on law or do they have a choice on what gets censored out? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2sx6k8/eli5_why_do_some_tv_showsmovies_that_play_on_tv/ | {
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4r0xsl | how do more number of coin tosses lead towards equal number of heads and tails ? | What I want to ask is:
We know that the bigger the sample size, the more accurate the data.
But how does a large sample size imply that the experiments would be closer to expected value ? mathematically I can not figure it out although intuitively it feels correct .
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1xfikk | how is human blood pressure lower than atmospheric pressure? | Atmospheric pressure is 760mmHg - _URL_0_
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3l1iqx | what does the button on either side of the cross walk actually do? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3l1iqx/eli5_what_does_the_button_on_either_side_of_the/ | {
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f1fg6l | why is it that when frying using vegetable oil, if i put a wine bottle cork in the oil it doesnt spill off oil? | When I'm frying stuff in oil I was always taught that if a wine bottle cork is placed in the pan it wont "spit" hot oil out. And it works everytime! But why?! | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/f1fg6l/eli5_why_is_it_that_when_frying_using_vegetable/ | {
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1wemqz | if all uk households are connected to the national grid, how can different electricity companies ensure they are supplying only their customers? | Firstly, I am assuming that there are not different cables in the street for each electricity provider (npower, e-on, EdF, etc...).
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c7asej | why are we hit with a wave of motivation after being awake for long periods of time? | I've found that when I choose to persevere beyond a regular sleep schedule and stay awake for extended periods of time, I am hit with a wave of motivation and heightened focus. Why could this be? Is it possible traceable back to a gene? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/c7asej/eli5_why_are_we_hit_with_a_wave_of_motivation/ | {
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4x8nvn | the police (enforcement) don't write laws, legislators do, so why does the dea (enforcement) get to schedule drugs? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4x8nvn/eli5_the_police_enforcement_dont_write_laws/ | {
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9qrug5 | what is the difference between stereo sound, dolby sound, and all the other types of sound? | What’s the difference now? Come on fellas help me out. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9qrug5/eli5_what_is_the_difference_between_stereo_sound/ | {
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ex3qd5 | what is the purpose of lactic acid in the context of muscle fatigue ? how is it beneficial for performance ? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ex3qd5/eli5_what_is_the_purpose_of_lactic_acid_in_the/ | {
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7kfcbi | how are homeopathic solutions made? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7kfcbi/eli5_how_are_homeopathic_solutions_made/ | {
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7nwbfc | is there a reason shops are so eager to start selling seasonal items so early? | things like [this](_URL_0_) seem to happen consistently every year, why? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7nwbfc/eli5is_there_a_reason_shops_are_so_eager_to_start/ | {
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2wgqll | why do we see multiple cursors instead of one on screen when you are moving your mouse fast? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2wgqll/eli5_why_do_we_see_multiple_cursors_instead_of/ | {
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8kvv80 | how many number of animals do you have to release in the wild in order for them to be a successful "invasive species"? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8kvv80/eli5_how_many_number_of_animals_do_you_have_to/ | {
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114kk8 | hookes law | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/114kk8/eli5_hookes_law/ | {
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50a69m | why anesthesia in us makes people high and act funny when they wake up, while in europe we are completely fine? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/50a69m/eli5_why_anesthesia_in_us_makes_people_high_and/ | {
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bmmmcg | why can't we just turn a volcano into a power plant? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/bmmmcg/eli5_why_cant_we_just_turn_a_volcano_into_a_power/ | {
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dylbbx | the difference between sympathy and empathy | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/dylbbx/eli5_the_difference_between_sympathy_and_empathy/ | {
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190ccm | what does an increase in ram do for your computer? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/190ccm/what_does_an_increase_in_ram_do_for_your_computer/ | {
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47s3hm | why do dogs have ridges in the roof of their mouth? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/47s3hm/eli5_why_do_dogs_have_ridges_in_the_roof_of_their/ | {
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48e1gh | how can people hide and run malicious code in files such as images? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/48e1gh/eli5_how_can_people_hide_and_run_malicious_code/ | {
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22ekf3 | how british counties, canadian provinces, and us states are different | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/22ekf3/eli5_how_british_counties_canadian_provinces_and/ | {
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4ctejc | if there is no actual threat from a lion or anything else why do we get so nervous for public speaking, to the point where we can't talk? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4ctejc/eli5if_there_is_no_actual_threat_from_a_lion_or/ | {
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36pek5 | why don't we classify humans like we do the rest of the animal world? | I can pretty much look up any dog and be able to find out personality traits, origins of the species, temperament, and lots of other interesting traits based on breeding. It also seems that Some very very similar animals are totally different classifications that are cryptic species. Why are all humans lumped into the ... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/36pek5/eli5why_dont_we_classify_humans_like_we_do_the/ | {
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8cgvsn | why does milk in cartons last significantly longer than milk in a plastic jug? (us) | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8cgvsn/eli5_why_does_milk_in_cartons_last_significantly/ | {
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epv164 | why is that that milk stays good in the fridge until the expired date, but if i make a recipe like soup and it has milk in it, the soup supposely go bad faster because of this ingredient and doesn’t even last a week in the fridge? | Update: thank you so much for taking some of your time to explain me this!! | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/epv164/eli5_why_is_that_that_milk_stays_good_in_the/ | {
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9cdryi | why do the same species of freshwater fish (like pike, musky, perch) show up in non-contiguous freshwater bodies- especially in the wisconsin-minnesota-boundary waters area? | Wouldn’t the separation create different species? Are they all different species with differences we can’t observe? Were efforts by humans to repopulate a factor? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9cdryi/eli5_why_do_the_same_species_of_freshwater_fish/ | {
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ey0q86 | if most money is digital, can banks just virtually add money in someone's bank account that they can spend? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ey0q86/eli5_if_most_money_is_digital_can_banks_just/ | {
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42gwhq | preferential tariffs | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/42gwhq/eli5_preferential_tariffs/ | {
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2w5ygb | why is it so important that the department of homeland security gets funded? isn't it a redundant department that was created in response to the terrible communication on 9/11? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2w5ygb/eli5_why_is_it_so_important_that_the_department/ | {
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os3wg | when shot/wounded, why are you so thirsty for water? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/os3wg/eli5_when_shotwounded_why_are_you_so_thirsty_for/ | {
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111qru | the subreddits fifth-,sixth-, and seventh- world problems | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/111qru/eli5_the_subreddits_fifthsixth_and_seventh_world/ | {
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