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36rtes | what was southern strategy of the '60s, and why do some say it's a myth? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/36rtes/eli5what_was_southern_strategy_of_the_60s_and_why/ | {
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1wrnt0 | why do i pass out when the doctor gives me a shot? | Whenever the doctor gives me a shot or blood test, I become really dizzy and pass out. When I regain consciousness I'm very hot and I'm full of sweat. It normally takes me a few hours to get back to normal. Sometimes I'll even have a seizure.
Why is this happening? How can I prevent this in the future? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1wrnt0/eli5_why_do_i_pass_out_when_the_doctor_gives_me_a/ | {
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7doahm | the appeal of buying name products versus the generic products at a cheaper price. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7doahm/eli5_the_appeal_of_buying_name_products_versus/ | {
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9f8rpp | new internet copyright law | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9f8rpp/eli5_new_internet_copyright_law/ | {
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9346sc | currencies in some countries count in thousands, others in one digit numbers | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9346sc/eli5currencies_in_some_countries_count_in/ | {
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mp5nd | why do people hate marijuana so much? (non smoker) | I've never smoked or drank. I was raised with a very Christian family but now I'm far from that life and now an adult so I was wondering what is with the love hate relationship with marijuana?
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7hpt8u | how can news outlets and others report on accusations? even to the point they ruin peoples lives and careers before being found guilty... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7hpt8u/eli5_how_can_news_outlets_and_others_report_on/ | {
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be1ule | why tap water is drinkable only in some countries but not all? | I know some countries would add Chlorine to water to kill bacteria. But I've seen some Asian countries advice against drinking tap water despite the chlorine. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/be1ule/eli5_why_tap_water_is_drinkable_only_in_some/ | {
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119e47 | the misogyny controversy going on in the australian government. | I heard about it on the news, but they didn't really give much context. What exactly is going on? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/119e47/eli5_the_misogyny_controversy_going_on_in_the/ | {
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3kqy97 | when a police officer commits a crime why is the police department in charge of the investigation? | Okay from what i understand when a police officer commits any sort of crime the police department investigates it. How is this allowed? Shouldn't there be a separate organization that basically polices the police, Especially now with all the not so good media attention they have been getting. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3kqy97/eli5_when_a_police_officer_commits_a_crime_why_is/ | {
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5q3ud1 | why does toilet paper clean my glasses 100 times better than any shirt, tissue or sometimes even glasses cloth? | Toilet paper has become the absolute champion of cleaning glasses for me. Sometimes those special glasses cloths can compete but I don't necessarily have those around all the time and I think they're not even that healthy for glasses. And other than that nothing can compete with the heavenly toilet paper. I'm curious w... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5q3ud1/eli5_why_does_toilet_paper_clean_my_glasses_100/ | {
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2bm7gd | why do those "pan-tilt" photos make things look like models? | You know the ones. like [this](_URL_1_) and [this](_URL_0_). | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2bm7gd/eli5_why_do_those_pantilt_photos_make_things_look/ | {
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tnnqb | left hand < > right hand | If I was able to remove both of my hands and sew them back on, with the left hand now attached the right arm and vice versa. With all the tendons attached the opposite finger. Tendon for the thumb now attached to the pinky, this is so the palm of the hand still faces the same way. Would this work? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/tnnqb/left_handright_hand/ | {
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2oeoma | why are boxing and mma fights usually paperview | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2oeoma/eli5why_are_boxing_and_mma_fights_usually/ | {
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5e9w9q | descartes' need to prove the existence of god | Descartes started the Meditations disregarding everything he knew that can be subject to doubt. Eventually, he found out that, for doubt itself to exist, there must be someone doing the doubting/thinking. Hence, Descartes proclaims that "I think, therefore I am" is the new and indubitable foundation of all knowledge. A... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5e9w9q/eli5_descartes_need_to_prove_the_existence_of_god/ | {
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efqjs4 | why does youtube sometimes not display comments on videos? | Obviously I’m aware of the option to disable comments, but I’m talking about when YouTube says that no one has made comments, even on a popular video, and reloading the page doesn’t even make this change. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/efqjs4/eli5_why_does_youtube_sometimes_not_display/ | {
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3wgdgp | if mammalian blood cells don't have nuclei/ribosomes etc. (in other words having no dna) how is blood useful as dna evidence in crimes? | Just something I wondered as I was reading about the differences between mammalian and avian blood cells. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3wgdgp/eli5_if_mammalian_blood_cells_dont_have/ | {
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bzx883 | why does anyone use kwh? is it not better to say kilojoule hour since watts are a derived unit? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/bzx883/eli5_why_does_anyone_use_kwh_is_it_not_better_to/ | {
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28966p | is holding the fifa world cup actually a detriment to brazil, or will it provide a boost to its economy. | tIveWgGg5xpaf4ZK1gDpqeBaXHdSYWXDHIU | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/28966p/eli5_is_holding_the_fifa_world_cup_actually_a/ | {
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3d5f2h | if i am voting on an absentee ballot, why don't they count it unless the election is a close one? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3d5f2h/eli5_if_i_am_voting_on_an_absentee_ballot_why/ | {
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1yfuz4 | how is it good business practice to have a starbucks across from a starbucks? aren't they doubling running costs without gaining customers? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1yfuz4/eli5_how_is_it_good_business_practice_to_have_a/ | {
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cb0wp3 | what made the modern space shuttle program so dangerous? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/cb0wp3/eli5_what_made_the_modern_space_shuttle_program/ | {
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9246cn | why doesn’t highlighting text and pressing caps lock uppercase the text? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9246cn/eli5_why_doesnt_highlighting_text_and_pressing/ | {
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dnjf5x | how iv fluids are absorbed by the body through the bloodstream | Here in Miami, as well as L.A., there are a lot of pop-up shops advertising IV fluid therapy. These are infused with vitamins to treat various things. How are these fluids, once in the blood stream, absorbed in the same way they would be through oral ingestion? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/dnjf5x/eli5_how_iv_fluids_are_absorbed_by_the_body/ | {
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2pj522 | federal ban on medical marijuana lifted, what this means for federal employees | Does this now mean federal employees and Military personnel could legally use medical marijuana if their state allows it? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2pj522/eli5_federal_ban_on_medical_marijuana_lifted_what/ | {
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1pg8v9 | how exactly does being amish work? | Like do they pay taxes and actually follow state laws and etc | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1pg8v9/eli5how_exactly_does_being_amish_work/ | {
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3a2vh8 | how do you use toilet paper? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3a2vh8/eli5how_do_you_use_toilet_paper/ | {
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2k99th | - the sovereign citizen movement. | I have a very general but kind of dark idea but no idea as to it's history or why I've seen it in the news more and more in recent weeks. Thanks in advance! | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2k99th/eli5_the_sovereign_citizen_movement/ | {
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9shi5w | how do you cool something other than radiating away it in space or using a coolant? how do you cool a coolant? | How do you cool something other than radiating away it in space or using a coolant? How do you cool a coolant? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9shi5w/eli5_how_do_you_cool_something_other_than/ | {
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45ce6b | what does encryption actually entail when it comes to internet traffic? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/45ce6b/eli5_what_does_encryption_actually_entail_when_it/ | {
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1s1czp | what exactly are the ulcers/"lie bumps" we sometimes get in our mouth and on our tongues? | Seriously, what's going on in there? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1s1czp/what_exactly_are_the_ulcerslie_bumps_we_sometimes/ | {
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5ohdt3 | in video editing, what's the difference between drop-frame timecode, and non-drop-frame timecode? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5ohdt3/eli5_in_video_editing_whats_the_difference/ | {
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li925 | why is the force of gravity not instantaneous? | I know that general relativity says so, but I was wondering if someone can explain it with an analogy or something that makes sense.
Also, is the force of gravity the only thing that is affected. I mean, when the force of gravity disappears after say 1 second, is there a delay in the normal reactive force as well?
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ayec6j | what's the difference between microplastic and sand? | I recently saw a post about how some beach was covered in tons of micro plastic particles. Why is this so bad, and what is the difference between this stuff and sand (environment-wise of course)? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ayec6j/eli5_whats_the_difference_between_microplastic/ | {
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3khucy | why does all music attach me to something thats occuring in my life and make me feel nostalgic even a weel later? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3khucy/eli5_why_does_all_music_attach_me_to_something/ | {
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1dja4q | what makes a carbon emissions trading scheme better/worse than a pollution tax? | Advantages and disadvantages of each option, essentially. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1dja4q/eli5_what_makes_a_carbon_emissions_trading_scheme/ | {
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55muqs | how does nasa hold the rocket to the ground when testing these powerful boosters? | Video here:
_URL_0_
So, I've been looking everywhere trying to figure out how do they hold the rocket to the ground when testing such increidible thrust from the boosters.
Maybe the explanation is obvious but I need to know!
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4puap9 | why is american food so much larger compared to other countries. | I recently went out to lunch to get pizza with some family friends who are visiting from Australia. After we got the pizza and drinks, they were appalled at the size (the pizza was not that large, from an American view). They also were amazed that the server came and gave them free soda refills, which is usual here. We... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4puap9/eli5_why_is_american_food_so_much_larger_compared/ | {
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281r2t | why do non-english british people (scottish/welsh/n. irish) resent being referred to as british? isn't that the most accurate/neutral geopolitical term for citizens of the united kingdom? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/281r2t/eli5_why_do_nonenglish_british_people/ | {
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cowzsv | how do aerosol sprays work? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/cowzsv/eli5_how_do_aerosol_sprays_work/ | {
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5mvcgy | if incest is so bad because of recessive genes, how come mentally challenged, (for instance downs) couples are allowed to breed? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5mvcgy/eli5_if_incest_is_so_bad_because_of_recessive/ | {
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r1nwt | why do all or most mammals have leathery/rubbery noses, but not humans? | I ask this after a random conversation with my boyfriend about our cat's nose. Also, I'd like to know why dogs' and cats' noses (among other mammals, I'd imagine) are usually cold and moist.
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9shncw | why do 2 sticks of ram need to be the same when being used in twin ports? why wouldnt two different sticks work the same? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9shncw/eli5_why_do_2_sticks_of_ram_need_to_be_the_same/ | {
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pkkbz | the legality of towing. | While I realize that parking in an area where you're not supposed to is, to some degree, a form of trespassing, how is it that some third party can come in, effectively steal your car, and then make you pay to get it back? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/pkkbz/eli5_the_legality_of_towing/ | {
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1rfnff | why is israel pissed off with the iran nuke deal? | I would think that a deal saying Iran can't produce a nuclear weapon would be something Israel would be all for, but yet they seem pretty upset about it. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1rfnff/eli5why_is_israel_pissed_off_with_the_iran_nuke/ | {
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604izd | how one would go about training themselves to wake up later as opposed to earlier | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/604izd/eli5_how_one_would_go_about_training_themselves/ | {
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jqryi | we covered why americans and the british have separate accents, well why does the north and the south have different accents in america? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/jqryi/eli5_we_covered_why_americans_and_the_british/ | {
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5ka3cf | why do people forget actions they were about to do, even almost immediately after thinking it? | I ask because I was thinking about going to the bathroom, then forgot about it, then about a minute later I remembered I had to go. Is there a reason for this occurrence? Merry Christmas btw. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5ka3cf/eli5_why_do_people_forget_actions_they_were_about/ | {
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54ik6r | if most or a lot of disease is caused by inflammation, why wouldn't taking a daily anti inflammatory be a good preventative regiment | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/54ik6r/eli5_if_most_or_a_lot_of_disease_is_caused_by/ | {
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3lkazn | can someone explain what fema camps are, and why people are so afraid of them? | expanding a bit. I have a general idea what FEMA is, and what it does. A lot of people I know are concerned about these camps, but I can't get a clear answer to why.
Sub question:
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5rabbx | why is activated charcoal safe to ingest while burnt grilled parts cancerous? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5rabbx/eli5_why_is_activated_charcoal_safe_to_ingest/ | {
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37p1eq | why isn't education fun? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/37p1eq/eli5_why_isnt_education_fun/ | {
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d9k9q3 | why can't we use something like vegetable oil as a replacement for engine oil? | Cooking oils also go to high temperatures. Do they expire before a synthetic would?
Edit:
Wasn't wondering to make a substitute. It's not an environmental or political question. Just wondering the *why* (:
Thanks so much to everyone who answered! | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/d9k9q3/eli5_why_cant_we_use_something_like_vegetable_oil/ | {
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15krjt | with 48 hours of video uploaded per minute, how does youtube survive? | I mean, that's a **LOT** to store.
Please explain.
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5xy0eg | what is c and how is it different from the other types of programming? | Im taking an intro to engineering course and I've been wanting to take a step into the digital world for a long time. Im doing a project that deals with the introduction to C and when she writes on the board, all I see is letters and random words. Im not sure what any of them mean in the computer world. Can someone hel... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5xy0eg/eli5_what_is_c_and_how_is_it_different_from_the/ | {
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16li8n | why aren't basic antibiotics like amoxicillan over the counter? | Why do I have to go to the doctor and pay X amount of dollars for them to tell me I have the flu, when I already know that, just for them to write a prescription for the medicine? I know it's mostly about making money, but are there other reasons? I would love to just go to the store and ask the pharmacist for it and b... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/16li8n/eli5_why_arent_basic_antibiotics_like_amoxicillan/ | {
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8qmf64 | why do aircraft entertainment computers behave so slowly, in comparison to other electronics, like phones? | I am trying to understand what is the bottleneck that causes online entertainment systems to behave so slowly. Are they just using super low-end electronics, or is the software just extremely inefficient, or is it something else? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8qmf64/eli5_why_do_aircraft_entertainment_computers/ | {
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2kqj4i | how do the 'heads' of large volunteer, completely none profit organisations survive? | Assuming this is their full time job and they are completely committed. Are they able to use a small and reasonable portion of the funds to buy the basics, i.e. food, shelter. Or are there some other means? I.e. Gov funding etc.
Thank you | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2kqj4i/eli5_how_do_the_heads_of_large_volunteer/ | {
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8dhr04 | its 2018 and we still haven't developed a 100% working medicine against nail fungus, why? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8dhr04/eli5_its_2018_and_we_still_havent_developed_a_100/ | {
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17m187 | why is the standard format for a rock band a 4 piece drums/bass/guitar/vocal? how and why did that happen? | I saw Soundgarden play in Toronto (front row! awesome show!) and this question drifted through my mind afterwards. We just accept the d/b/g/v format, with a few variations - rhythm guitar, keyboards, harmonica, etc. I am curious as to how and why this came about. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/17m187/why_is_the_standard_format_for_a_rock_band_a_4/ | {
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28tmca | why do we have trouble losing fat if not properly hydrated? | _URL_0_ (at the bottom: Fat and Sick bit)
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* Why does ... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/28tmca/eli5_why_do_we_have_trouble_losing_fat_if_not/ | {
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4cwmrr | us women's soccer team pay equality issue. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4cwmrr/eli5_us_womens_soccer_team_pay_equality_issue/ | {
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2rr6d9 | how can red, green, and blue pixels make white? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2rr6d9/eli5_how_can_red_green_and_blue_pixels_make_white/ | {
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1lksk1 | why are hotel room air conditioners set to freezing temperatures and often left to run 24/7? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1lksk1/why_are_hotel_room_air_conditioners_set_to/ | {
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aw0pm9 | how does cancer start in one specific part of your body and then spread so quickly? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/aw0pm9/eli5_how_does_cancer_start_in_one_specific_part/ | {
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22bzxl | why do modern jet fighters have cockpits positioned towards the front of the body, rather then at the center like most wwii and previous fighter aircraft? | What kind of advantage does it confer, if any? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/22bzxl/eli5_why_do_modern_jet_fighters_have_cockpits/ | {
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4i89o9 | with camera flash, why do human eyes appear red, while animals' eyes often appear blue, yellow, or green? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4i89o9/eli5_with_camera_flash_why_do_human_eyes_appear/ | {
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bg9owv | what does it mean when an automatic car has d1 d2 d3 d4 settings? i’ve never understood the concept of shifting gears. | I come from a car family and they’ve tried explaining it to me multiple times. I’m hoping someone else could help it click. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/bg9owv/elif_what_does_it_mean_when_an_automatic_car_has/ | {
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kqwi4 | how did (western?) musicians decide upon 7 musical notes? | Is it possible to have a different number of notes and change the pitch between each step accordingly? Is all of music theory derived from the decision to use 7 notes/12 tones (e.g. what sounds good together, what makes up a chord, chord progressions, etc)? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/kqwi4/how_did_western_musicians_decide_upon_7_musical/ | {
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e728aa | how do smart screens work with skin but nothing else? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/e728aa/eli5_how_do_smart_screens_work_with_skin_but/ | {
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xmwi7 | how somes websites know my exact location ? | Like with [_URL_1_](_URL_0_) for example | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/xmwi7/eli5_how_somes_websites_know_my_exact_location/ | {
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9x2u67 | why do things cooked in oil taste good but drinking cooking oil does not? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9x2u67/eli5_why_do_things_cooked_in_oil_taste_good_but/ | {
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38kf3o | why would i want windows 10 over windows 7 or 8? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/38kf3o/eli5_why_would_i_want_windows_10_over_windows_7/ | {
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1morb5 | after all these years, and so many new versions, why is it that microsoft windows is still so vulnerable to viruses? why can't they develop an os that cannot be infected? | Is it really impossible to develop a truly secure OS or is it the culture of Microsoft that prevents them from doing so? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1morb5/eli5_after_all_these_years_and_so_many_new/ | {
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2u7x1i | what are "free speech zones", how long have they been a thing, and why aren't they considered unconstitutional? | Just recently I have come across this apparent abomination of the U.S. Constitution on the tv show Arrested Development. I thought the idea was a joke because to me the idea seems appallingly tyrannical, but just a few minutes ago i came across a comment in a thread in r/news once again talking about these "Free Speech... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2u7x1i/eli5_what_are_free_speech_zones_how_long_have/ | {
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5yv8p3 | how is it possible that i had a credit score before having my first credit card? | Hello,
A few months ago, I applied for my first credit card and got approved. It was one of those Discover Student cards. When I got my card and logged into my account, I noticed that I had a FICO credit score.
How was that FICO credit score determined? I never had a CC before. I do have a debit card though. Does t... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5yv8p3/eli5_how_is_it_possible_that_i_had_a_credit_score/ | {
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97so0y | i understand that whatsapp messages are encrypted before leaving your phone and decrypted on the recipient's phone with a unique key. but what stops whatsapp servers from getting these keys and doing the decryption themselves? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/97so0y/eli5_i_understand_that_whatsapp_messages_are/ | {
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al68fe | why/how does audio desync with movies or videos while you’re watching when they're pre-recorded? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/al68fe/eli5_whyhow_does_audio_desync_with_movies_or/ | {
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67md05 | why do humans appreciate views? | Why do humans appreciate views / images when there is no biological benefit to them? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/67md05/elif_why_do_humans_appreciate_views/ | {
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kqz22 | how the firing mechanism for a gun works | When you pull the trigger of a gun, what happens on the inside of the gun to make it fire a bullet? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/kqz22/eli5_how_the_firing_mechanism_for_a_gun_works/ | {
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6fdd33 | is there difference between hebrew bible and torah? | whatr is the the difference between Hebrew bible and Torah?? Does the "Old testament" have big similarities with Hebrew bible?
thnx in advance | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6fdd33/eli5_is_there_difference_between_hebrew_bible_and/ | {
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pbkw8 | why do some water bottles have a nutritional label on them and some don't? | I think it's strange to see a nutrition label that just has all zeros for everything, isn't it just water?
Should I be concerned | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/pbkw8/eli5_why_do_some_water_bottles_have_a_nutritional/ | {
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7tssq5 | how do clocks become fast or slow over time? | For example, I’ll set my watch to the exact time that’s on my phone and a month or so later, it’s 2-3 minutes slow. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7tssq5/eli5_how_do_clocks_become_fast_or_slow_over_time/ | {
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bmzmem | how does a 30 minute-hour nap ruin a full night of sleep? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/bmzmem/eli5_how_does_a_30_minutehour_nap_ruin_a_full/ | {
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2oi4vu | if cats have a common ancestor so recent, how are they all over the world? | According to [this](_URL_0_), cats have a common ancestor from 10-15 million years ago, which is well after the continents split. So how are, say, jaguars and tigers native to areas so far away? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2oi4vu/eli5_if_cats_have_a_common_ancestor_so_recent_how/ | {
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1ejj1i | fair trade coffee, and why fair trade is more relevant to coffee than other foodstuffs. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1ejj1i/eli5_fair_trade_coffee_and_why_fair_trade_is_more/ | {
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3b80v5 | why can dog breeds mix with each other? | The connection between the brain and body of any mammal is very complicated. If you mix two dog breeds, wouldn't some of the brain and body come from breed A, and some from breed B? What if a brain component from A connects to a body part from B? Why does it still work? If you were to surgically remove the brain from A... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3b80v5/eli5_why_can_dog_breeds_mix_with_each_other/ | {
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205mkg | why does the us government not just block or shut down wikileaks? | What is it about WikiLeaks, as opposed to other websites that get taken down or blocked in other countries, that keeps it up?
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7uobr1 | what is the difference between dubstep and brostep? | I am very confused about the differences. I heard that brostep is usually “harder,” is that true? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7uobr1/eli5_what_is_the_difference_between_dubstep_and/ | {
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7reoxh | how did they figure out how to eat a pufferfish without poisoning themselves? | Related to [this](_URL_0_).
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6fqab6 | what is wind | What cuases wind to happen? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6fqab6/eli5_what_is_wind/ | {
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av88ha | how is the amount of calories in a food item determined, and why is it almost always in “10’s”? also is there a maximum calorie amount an item can deviate from what’s listed, or is every item exactly what it says? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/av88ha/eli5_how_is_the_amount_of_calories_in_a_food_item/ | {
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9nd7h0 | what is the point of declaring a "mandatory evacuation?" | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9nd7h0/eli5_what_is_the_point_of_declaring_a_mandatory/ | {
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4vcq3h | how did rio de janeiro become the crime ridden, corrupt city it is today? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4vcq3h/eli5_how_did_rio_de_janeiro_become_the_crime/ | {
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2th6c5 | why are the hebrew scriptures ("old testament") used by evangelicals to justify their harsh stance on homosexuality, but other parts of those same scriptures are completely ignored (killing adulterers, not eating shellfish, etc.)? | **For Reference**
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1ocf8u | when you burn a song onto a cd, what happens at the molecular level? | . | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1ocf8u/eli5_when_you_burn_a_song_onto_a_cd_what_happens/ | {
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3pt2md | i´ve been reading that iceland didn´t bail out their banks but bailed out the people. what does that mean, and how did they do it? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3pt2md/eli5_ive_been_reading_that_iceland_didnt_bail_out/ | {
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24glcj | what is the benefit of a trial by judge vs a jury trial? what would be an example of a criminal case where someone might want a trial by judge?instead? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/24glcj/eli5_what_is_the_benefit_of_a_trial_by_judge_vs_a/ | {
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1k5ghs | why does the human body metabolize alcohol at a fixed rate (around .015 bac/hour) and caffeine at a rate relative to the ingested amount (with a half-life of about five hours)? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1k5ghs/eli5_why_does_the_human_body_metabolize_alcohol/ | {
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