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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/
{ "a_id": [ "dpz8zhk", "dpzkhkj", "dpzs3au" ], "score": [ 9, 2, 2 ], "text": [ "1. There usually IS a difference between the generics and name brand. Name brand cheerios might taste pretty similar to the generic, but other cereals may vary enough that someone might choose to pay mo...
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9f8rpp
new internet copyright law
explainlikeimfive
https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9f8rpp/eli5_new_internet_copyright_law/
{ "a_id": [ "e5ukx0n" ], "score": [ 3 ], "text": [ " A big issue is one where newspapers, magazines and other publishing agencies will receive a fee whenever a platform provides a link to their articles. It is feared that it will be a huge issue for censoring as sites such as Facebook and Youtube ...
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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? I know nothing of marijuana myself, but I always see many people like celebs using/"abusing" it. Why? I've just been taught th...
explainlikeimfive
http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/mp5nd/why_do_people_hate_marijuana_so_much_non_smoker/
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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/
{ "a_id": [ "dab2ec9" ], "score": [ 2 ], "text": [ "You may want to try r/philosophy." ] }
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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/
{ "a_id": [ "cxw00rp" ], "score": [ 4 ], "text": [ "So, remember that your blood is a type of connective tissue - it holds more than one type of cell: platelets, white blood cells, among others. That's where it comes from, rather than the mature red blood cells. " ] }
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bzx883
why does anyone use kwh? is it not better to say kilojoule hour since watts are a derived unit?
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explainlikeimfive
https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/bzx883/eli5_why_does_anyone_use_kwh_is_it_not_better_to/
{ "a_id": [ "eqy0xkz" ], "score": [ 2 ], "text": [ "Cause you would have a very big number and having another hour in the unit being stated would just be really confusing." ] }
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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.
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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/
{ "a_id": [ "ct1xd2h" ], "score": [ 7 ], "text": [ "because it costs extra money to count absentee ballots. \n\nSo, to take an easy example, imagine an election with a million votes cast, of which 100,000 are absentee ballots. \n\nIf, after counting the 900,000 regular votes, it's 600,000 to 300,...
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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/
{ "a_id": [ "e32vj43", "e32wbvq" ], "score": [ 5, 3 ], "text": [ "Because the application you're using isn't programmed to do that. It would need to be instructed to intercept and upper case all letters in times where a selection is highlighted and the CAPS key was pressed. \n\nJust like ...
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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/
{ "a_id": [ "f5bmade", "f5bnngi" ], "score": [ 6, 10 ], "text": [ "Not at all.\nThe normal manner of ingestion involves digestion. A process that starts with your teeth and saliva. Then the mixture enters the stomach and is subjected to acid and agitation. Then moves to the intestinal trac...
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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/
{ "a_id": [ "cmx5u3y", "cmx678q", "cmx69yl" ], "score": [ 2, 2, 2 ], "text": [ "Pretty much. And states can sell them legally without worrying about federal raids.", "Depends.\n\nCan they use it when they aren't working and if their employment allows it? Yes, just like alcohol...
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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/
{ "a_id": [ "cd1zi7e" ], "score": [ 2 ], "text": [ "You should ask for an AMA." ] }
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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/
{ "a_id": [ "cs8rrmu", "cs8s2b8" ], "score": [ 2, 6 ], "text": [ "No wonder you're having trouble. You don't wipe with it, you eat a wad of it after each meal. Then after you poop the meal out you expel the wad from your anus. This keeps the entire process clean and hygienic.", "Along ...
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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/
{ "a_id": [ "cdt45r3" ], "score": [ 2 ], "text": [ "There is not a definitive cause & effect associated with these (I've always called them canker sores). Trauma, such as biting or aggressive brushing, and combined with acidic or spicy foods may initially irritate the area which can later beco...
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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? D...
explainlikeimfive
http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/li925/why_is_the_force_of_gravity_not_instantaneous/
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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/
{ "a_id": [ "ei0jw8k" ], "score": [ 4 ], "text": [ "Sand is made from silica in almost all cases, its very pulverized rock, coral etc. While microplastics are of course plastic, which are petroleum based, and can have problems with toxicity." ] }
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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/
{ "a_id": [ "cuxkagt" ], "score": [ 2 ], "text": [ "Because that's effectively how your brain functions. Your brain is a collection of neurons that fire in sequence. Your brain is always being adjusted, new connections are formed as you 'learn' new 'information'. Essentially, your brain is correla...
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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!
explainlikeimfive
https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/55muqs/eli5how_does_nasa_hold_the_rocket_to_the_ground/
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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. Mostly, though, how come the skin on humans' noses is the same as on the rest of our face, but chimpanzees/moneys/apes, our clos...
explainlikeimfive
http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/r1nwt/eli5_why_do_all_or_most_mammals_have/
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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: What's the point? Locking humans up only makes them prisoners that can't produce, can't pay taxes and can't fight a war. It seems counter...
explainlikeimfive
https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3lkazn/eli5_can_someone_explain_what_fema_camps_are_and/
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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/
{ "a_id": [ "dd5o88n" ], "score": [ 4 ], "text": [ "Activated Charcoal or Activated Carbon is nothing but Carbon that has lots of space in it to allow gas or fluid to pass through.\n\nThis nonsense that has yet to be proved about over cooked food or burnt food is actually a different chemical. If ...
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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. Cheers.
explainlikeimfive
http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/15krjt/with_48_hours_of_video_uploaded_per_minute_how/
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1iqepl
hypnosis, how does it work? first time posing, thanks!
How does hypnosis work? Whats the easiest way to self hypnotize? What are the ranges of applications? THANKS!
explainlikeimfive
http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1iqepl/eli5hypnosis_how_does_it_work_first_time_posing/
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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) I understand the mechanism and it makes sense: * When dehydrated, we have trouble eliminating toxins through normal ways (pee and poop) so we store them, aparently in fat cells, at least partially * Drinking lots of water "flushes" our body so we get rid of toxins * 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?
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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/
{ "a_id": [ "cglbpde" ], "score": [ 3 ], "text": [ "I'm sorry, I'm trying to think of a plane like you are describing and I cannot think of any. Cockpits are usually positioned towards the front to give the best possible view.\n\nWhat you may be noticing is a shift in where the engine is. Propel...
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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?
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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?
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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? All good answers. Thanks :)
explainlikeimfive
http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/205mkg/eli5_why_does_the_us_government_not_just_block_or/
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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_). They would stay away from something they know that is poisonous, right? How did they know that preparing it carefully would make it safe to eat?
explainlikeimfive
https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7reoxh/eli5_how_did_they_figure_out_how_to_eat_a/
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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/
{ "a_id": [ "d5xb5e6" ], "score": [ 7 ], "text": [ "[Rapid urbanization] (_URL_0_), for starters, to a city which (like others) was not capable of handling it. Sao Paolo and others have similar problems. Industry and commerce are highly centralised around the cities, so workers have to be there, s...
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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** Leviticus 11:9-12 ESV “These you may eat, of all that are in the waters. Everything in the waters that has fins and scales, whether in the seas or in the rivers, you may eat. But anything in the seas or the rivers that has not fins and scales, of the swarming creatures in the waters and of the livin...
explainlikeimfive
http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2th6c5/eli5_why_are_the_hebrew_scriptures_old_testament/
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1ocf8u
when you burn a song onto a cd, what happens at the molecular level?
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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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