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f2ni3l | what is the reason for forming individual poles for two magnets when a bar magnet is cut into two pieces? | Like how does the bar magnet know when it’s cut? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/f2ni3l/eli5_what_is_the_reason_for_forming_individual/ | {
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27dp75 | will wearing someone else's glasses really change my vision? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/27dp75/eli5_will_wearing_someone_elses_glasses_really/ | {
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42kprv | what exactly is the legal status of the "dealership method" of selling cars in the us, and why is it such a big deal that tesla wants to sell directly to the customer? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/42kprv/eli5_what_exactly_is_the_legal_status_of_the/ | {
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1rg8y4 | why doesn't the us have no limit interstate highways? | Considering we have a much greater area than Germany, yet they have no limit autobahns. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1rg8y4/eli5_why_doesnt_the_us_have_no_limit_interstate/ | {
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96wi09 | why does apple and android have a issue with co-compatibility of sending videos across platforms? it reduces to like 240p. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/96wi09/eli5_why_does_apple_and_android_have_a_issue_with/ | {
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f5x500 | how is deep fake so real, what makes it look like the actully thing? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/f5x500/eli5_how_is_deep_fake_so_real_what_makes_it_look/ | {
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4yb9ki | why do women go through menopause? | The ability to reproduce in the animal kingdom ensures that the species are able to pass on their superior genes, but in humans, females decisively lose their ability to pass on their lineage at the age of about 45–50. Why is that so? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4yb9ki/eli5_why_do_women_go_through_menopause/ | {
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35fidm | how does the field of psychology view religion? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/35fidm/eli5_how_does_the_field_of_psychology_view/ | {
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4m6ma0 | does a gravity wave speed up time? | Or slow it down? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4m6ma0/eli5_does_a_gravity_wave_speed_up_time/ | {
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af8q3q | how come we have and crave different types of food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? | Please be scientific | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/af8q3q/eli5_how_come_we_have_and_crave_different_types/ | {
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3dth5i | how exactly would you go about mining an asteroid? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3dth5i/eli5how_exactly_would_you_go_about_mining_an/ | {
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2ngewc | why don't human/chimpanzee hybrids exist today? | If we all evolved from chimpanzees (or rather, we share a common ancestor), why don't we see animals "in between", for example, chimpanzees and humans?
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6ugygy | what would happen to our bodies if we were to just take one pill every day that had all the nutrients and calories we need for a 'healthy diet'? would we feel hungry? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6ugygy/eli5_what_would_happen_to_our_bodies_if_we_were/ | {
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80ptul | why are they so many american state flags that use a coat of arms displayed on a blue background | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/80ptul/eli5_why_are_they_so_many_american_state_flags/ | {
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eocre6 | how are the orbits of distant objects in our solar system calculated from only observing their relative motion? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/eocre6/eli5_how_are_the_orbits_of_distant_objects_in_our/ | {
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1r1yc1 | whats the point of a water jet cutter? arent there stronger cutters out there? | Just wondering! | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1r1yc1/eli5_whats_the_point_of_a_water_jet_cutter_arent/ | {
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20r6pf | why do people "naturally" stink at drawing? | Now, obviously some people are much better at this sort of thing than others, but our brains are fascinating things. We can easily picture and remember things in our head, but why is it much more difficult to put that down on a piece of paper? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/20r6pf/eli5_why_do_people_naturally_stink_at_drawing/ | {
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22bq4d | why do i sometimes 'hear' my heart beat through my ear when i lay my ear on a pillow? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/22bq4d/eli5_why_do_i_sometimes_hear_my_heart_beat/ | {
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5jrbho | why does listening to people with certain types of accents sound pleasing (similar to an asmr effect)? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5jrbho/eli5_why_does_listening_to_people_with_certain/ | {
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1t6zdw | why can i find a video from youtube on my computer but then not find it when i search for it on my phone? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1t6zdw/eli5_why_can_i_find_a_video_from_youtube_on_my/ | {
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3hva7z | how do tax lawyers advertise that they can reduce money owed to the irs from figures like $300,000 down to $3,000? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3hva7z/eli5_how_do_tax_lawyers_advertise_that_they_can/ | {
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bjl4x1 | how do cemetery plots (or mausoleums ) work? do you get the spot forever? do they recycle the plots? what happens when the cemetery is full? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/bjl4x1/eli5_how_do_cemetery_plots_or_mausoleums_work_do/ | {
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4bc9bg | article says that more coin flips are required to get 'two in a row' than 'heads followed by tails'. why? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4bc9bg/eli5_article_says_that_more_coin_flips_are/ | {
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4smqxd | why do non friction electronics such as phones get hot after prolonged use? where does the heat come from and how is it created? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4smqxd/eli5_why_do_non_friction_electronics_such_as/ | {
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3095y5 | why is 22lr still in such short supply? | It has been nearly a year since this was asked and I believe the previous answers are not valid due to the fact that 22lr is still in such short supply. If the manufacturers are running at full capacity and selling everything they have, how long will it take to normalize the market. It have been over 2 years since th... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3095y5/eli5_why_is_22lr_still_in_such_short_supply/ | {
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2j3lfu | why are photons not slowed down or sped up by gravity? why is the speed of light constant? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2j3lfu/eli5_why_are_photons_not_slowed_down_or_sped_up/ | {
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2uwhlp | why don't we see tv ads that are totally silent and display nothing more than a company's logo for the 30 second spot? | With so many terrible commercials during this year's Super Bowl I started wondering what might actually have an impact on me personally. I really think a completely silent commercial with nothing but a logo centered on the screen would really stick with me. Would a network allow something like this? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2uwhlp/eli5_why_dont_we_see_tv_ads_that_are_totally/ | {
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a9odwu | - what do airplane boarding zones mean? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/a9odwu/eli5_what_do_airplane_boarding_zones_mean/ | {
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8ufnpn | how are atms connected globally? | I'm curious to know how ATMs are connected to overseas banks, say when I do a withdrawal from a foreign country.
Are they connected to the internet? How else are they able to connect to external banks then? Wouldn't connecting via the internet pose a security risk?
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1rp0lb | why does black friday still happen every year if its shrouded in violence and chaos? | Thanks for the answers people! I was just reading through [This post](_URL_0_) and it perplexed me. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1rp0lb/why_does_black_friday_still_happen_every_year_if/ | {
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1h3wmb | why the us hasn't switched to plastic money, and in the process render north korea's "superdollars" useless. what are the downsides of changing the currency? | I keep seeing a lot of international coin has gone plastic which makes it seemingly harder to counterfeit, and gives it a longer lifespan. Wouldn't this be a good move to prevent all the counterfeiting being done currently tanking the economy?
I'd just like to see if there are any downsides or reasons why it shouldn'... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1h3wmb/eli5_why_the_us_hasnt_switched_to_plastic_money/ | {
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1leydl | why is toilet paper generally indented? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1leydl/eli5_why_is_toilet_paper_generally_indented/ | {
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20kcz2 | if a pure black object absorbs all light and doesn't reflect any, what would it look like? | Example : if I had a cube of a material that was absolutely black with no reflections or anything, would it just look like I was holding a cube of nothingness? Since no light would reflect to show texture or anything.
Edit: I've done Google image searches and can't find any thing so if you can find an absolutely black... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/20kcz2/eli5_if_a_pure_black_object_absorbs_all_light_and/ | {
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5mnvoc | how do you name ionic compounds, acids, and binary molecular compounds? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5mnvoc/eli5_how_do_you_name_ionic_compounds_acids_and/ | {
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3aoq8c | why is academics, especially school and university teachers, strongly lean democratic rather than republican? how does this affect the youth? | Do republican voters not like becoming teachers or something? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3aoq8c/eli5_why_is_academics_especially_school_and/ | {
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dkutpu | when you turn the taps in a shower, what is happening? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/dkutpu/eli5_when_you_turn_the_taps_in_a_shower_what_is/ | {
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1psy0l | how is the human body able to expel bullets and shrapnel? | ex. _URL_0_ | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1psy0l/eli5how_is_the_human_body_able_to_expel_bullets/ | {
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5gcu1c | how being in front of a computer's screen for a long time can impact our health? | I've been wondering it for some time, using the computer for +6 hours per day can be bad? How? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5gcu1c/eli5_how_being_in_front_of_a_computers_screen_for/ | {
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augc96 | why do scammers use itunes gift cards | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/augc96/eli5_why_do_scammers_use_itunes_gift_cards/ | {
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3ccj2t | what do our votes in the presidential election actually do? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3ccj2t/eli5what_do_our_votes_in_the_presidential/ | {
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6yb133 | why is capital gains income taxed at half the rate of other income? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6yb133/eli5_why_is_capital_gains_income_taxed_at_half/ | {
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3ehj6a | reddit's obsession with simple puns in comment threads. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3ehj6a/eli5_reddits_obsession_with_simple_puns_in/ | {
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4a21au | why super cars/sport cars usually use carbon fiber as material to their body ? | Are there any material choices better than carbon fiber that are cost effective ? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4a21au/eli5_why_super_carssport_cars_usually_use_carbon/ | {
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3gt644 | what makes a computer better for a specific application? | I know that gaming computers have some suped up hardware, but someone told me that you wouldnt want to use a gaming computer for an office computer. Why? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3gt644/eli5_what_makes_a_computer_better_for_a_specific/ | {
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1q816z | why is it that when i get a cold, i feel cold. | Today I had a nasty cold, walked out into some 90 degree weather with a jacket, felt like I was freezing to death. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1q816z/eli5_why_is_it_that_when_i_get_a_cold_i_feel_cold/ | {
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54x4eb | why is heat dissipation such a problem for scientists and engineers? | One of the biggest limiting factors in various fields (computing, automobiles, aircrafts...etc) is heat management.
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68idio | how come car companies use glass that shatters into a million peices as a windshield and not something like plastic? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/68idio/eli5_how_come_car_companies_use_glass_that/ | {
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co6wxz | what does it mean when a business “writes off” an expense? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/co6wxz/eli5_what_does_it_mean_when_a_business_writes_off/ | {
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2x3a6e | why do people appear on the daily show with jon stewart (or similar shows) when it's almost certain that they will be mocked? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2x3a6e/eli5_why_do_people_appear_on_the_daily_show_with/ | {
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1kgiyk | psychosomatic pain | I suffer from anxiety and some of the symptoms for me are headaches and chest pain, i've had multiple tests for both and its psychosomatic pain according to doctors. So how can I feel pain that is non-existent? Does my brain recognise that i'm in distress and manifest that into physical pain to deal with it? And with t... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1kgiyk/eli5_psychosomatic_pain/ | {
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5ssy25 | who authorises drone strikes and ground missions on foreign ground? | *Please note, I don't want a political discussion here whether it's morally acceptable or not.*
Hey,
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8m6314 | why do rockets not use the advantage of aerodynamic lift until they reach a certain altitude? | When looking at rockets I always wonder why they immediately start straight upwards, instead of launching like a plane until they reach an altitude that doesn't allow aerodynamic lift anymore.
It always seemed more sensible to me to build the lower stage of a rocket with big wings and only the upper stage is a "class... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8m6314/eli5why_do_rockets_not_use_the_advantage_of/ | {
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7qcwcp | why are crumbs/small particles or liquids dangerous in a space station/shuttle? shouldn't they be airtight and waterproofed? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7qcwcp/eli5_why_are_crumbssmall_particles_or_liquids/ | {
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3ku7m6 | the difference between ripening, rotting, and fermenting. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3ku7m6/eli5_the_difference_between_ripening_rotting_and/ | {
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3y59ih | if a handheld gopro can record at 4k resolution, why do movie and television productions use such large cameras? | Whats the factor that isn't immediately apparent that makes a larger camera better? It seems that GoPro cameras film better quality than movies and TV so I must be missing something. Thanks!
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4ujqmt | why are bus steering wheels (nearly) parallel to the ground whereas car steering wheels are (nearly) perpendicular to the ground? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4ujqmt/eli5_why_are_bus_steering_wheels_nearly_parallel/ | {
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ahqjgd | why magnetic compass needle aligns itself with the earth's magnetic field but the same doesn't happen with metal ships? | I can't wrap my head around why would it differ. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ahqjgd/eli5why_magnetic_compass_needle_aligns_itself/ | {
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dclzbw | why are so many random objects unnecessarily dyed artificial colors? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/dclzbw/eli5_why_are_so_many_random_objects_unnecessarily/ | {
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4vw43k | why do many large companies lease their office/retail space instead of owning it? | For example in my town there are a few chain stores opening up, and I did some research and found that all the stores are leasing their retail space. I am wondering why a company with a multi-billion dollar market cap would prefer to lease rather than own - there must be some advantage that I do not know about? Is ther... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4vw43k/eli5why_do_many_large_companies_lease_their/ | {
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4d2tkr | underwater explosion | An underwater explosion causes a compressed air bubble to form at the site of the explosion. What would happen if there was nowhere for this bubble to release the compression? Would it just stay a compression bubble forever? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4d2tkr/eli5_underwater_explosion/ | {
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2zhkmh | how come when saying "woman" and "women", we change the sound of the o? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2zhkmh/eli5_how_come_when_saying_woman_and_women_we/ | {
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2r13x7 | what exactly is happening with my muscle when i get a charley horse, and why is it so painful? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2r13x7/eli5_what_exactly_is_happening_with_my_muscle/ | {
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c8tt0p | how do pesticides work and why do some (such as bug sprays) only work on certain species? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/c8tt0p/eli5_how_do_pesticides_work_and_why_do_some_such/ | {
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2y1inc | except for preparations purposes, is there a reason why the host city for the olympics is selected seven years before the event? | I get that it takes time to build stadiums, roads, buildings to accommodate athletes and plan various stuff. But why SEVEN years? Would 5 years be enough? 6 years? 4 years? Is there a symbolic aspect to it? Is it for marketing purposes? To generate hype at a steady pace for years and woo other potential candidate citie... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2y1inc/eli5_except_for_preparations_purposes_is_there_a/ | {
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2v9zta | why do some people have a lopsided smile? | Is there a scientific explanation to this (i.e. linked to the more dominant side of the brain, etc) | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2v9zta/eli5why_do_some_people_have_a_lopsided_smile/ | {
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1lqlk5 | what's the difference between 4k and regular hdmi? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1lqlk5/eli5whats_the_difference_between_4k_and_regular/ | {
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7bdhvq | legally how are samsung allowed show apple products and logos in their new advert? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7bdhvq/eli5_legally_how_are_samsung_allowed_show_apple/ | {
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29z8pv | what do politicians do when they lose election? | If they lose an election, how do they make money and live? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/29z8pv/eli5what_do_politicians_do_when_they_lose_election/ | {
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21mo7o | why don't we put our life-sentenced prisoners on an uninhabited island and forget about them? | I wrote a "letter to the president" in 4th grade about this. Looking back, I'm debating with myself over this.
[I mean, wouldn't we save a crapload of money?](_URL_0_)
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1lht08 | how do bowling scores work? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1lht08/eli5_how_do_bowling_scores_work/ | {
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auasz9 | why do people take more offence when someone they care about is insulted compared to if they themselves were insulted? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/auasz9/eli5_why_do_people_take_more_offence_when_someone/ | {
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425fjw | why do actors look so good and fresh despite regular cocaine and alcohol abuse? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/425fjw/eli5_why_do_actors_look_so_good_and_fresh_despite/ | {
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3p3x1n | why is it that the chernobyl exclusion zone won't be inhabitable for 20,000 years but fukushima won't be for another 20-30 years? | I looked into it and saw that the Chernobyl exclusion zone was 30km and Fukushima was 20 | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3p3x1n/eli5_why_is_it_that_the_chernobyl_exclusion_zone/ | {
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61us2p | how come nuclear radiation from the countless nuclear weapons tests in the past hasn't (for the most part) caused widespread damage? | I know there are some examples of coral reefs and stuff, but what about all the other tests? Do nuclear weapons only send their radiation a certain distance? How do we avoid radiation from tests in Nevada from reaching one of the cities? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/61us2p/eli5_how_come_nuclear_radiation_from_the/ | {
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emhdpe | why do people buy gold in times of crisis????? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/emhdpe/eli5_why_do_people_buy_gold_in_times_of_crisis/ | {
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cz5tdj | why do apples give me headaches? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/cz5tdj/eli5_why_do_apples_give_me_headaches/ | {
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5ylw6k | in the christian context, what is the "holy spirit?" | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5ylw6k/eli5_in_the_christian_context_what_is_the_holy/ | {
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yd7hw | what's the point/advantage of paying for a web host for a wordpress blog? | I want to start a web comic using Word Press, wondering if I need to get a host for that. The site that brought this question up for me was this site: _URL_0_
At the bottom it mentions that it's powered by WordPress. I'm guessing it's hosted but I don't really know what it all means. Pleash explains to mii | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/yd7hw/whats_the_pointadvantage_of_paying_for_a_web_host/ | {
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1075d9 | what causes the uneven distribution of fat in the body? | What causes the uneven distribution of fat in the body?
I notice that some people have lean legs, calves, and biceps/triceps, but have bulky and seems like more adipose tissues around their stomach.
I live in the Southwest and I've noticed that more people of the Latino and Native American descent, including my bro... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1075d9/eli5_what_causes_the_uneven_distribution_of_fat/ | {
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1jyyfa | gene expression/regulation | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1jyyfa/eli5_gene_expressionregulation/ | {
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b66xwd | how does the body know that you're bleeding? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/b66xwd/eli5_how_does_the_body_know_that_youre_bleeding/ | {
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4fjef3 | what is going on with the primaries in new york? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4fjef3/eli5_what_is_going_on_with_the_primaries_in_new/ | {
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1pw26r | why have the shorts worn in the nba gotten so long over the years? | Was this simply a fashion choice, or is there an athletic reason for the shift? Was the shift pushed by the players, the public, the uniform manufactures, or some combination? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1pw26r/eli5_why_have_the_shorts_worn_in_the_nba_gotten/ | {
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b3ydej | why do people's scream, and laughs sound different depending on their language? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/b3ydej/eli5why_do_peoples_scream_and_laughs_sound/ | {
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bqe3ge | how is it that our brain can perform complex calculations sub consciously for an action, such as calculating the angle and force of a perfect long throw, but struggles to calculate the actual numbers in our head? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/bqe3ge/eli5_how_is_it_that_our_brain_can_perform_complex/ | {
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aemebo | what is the “federal reserve balance sheet” and how does it effect the economy? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/aemebo/eli5_what_is_the_federal_reserve_balance_sheet/ | {
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4cxsd9 | how do tons and tons of emails get leaked? who is doing the leaking? (ex: oil companies) | I keep hearing about these leaked emails from the oil companies regarding bribery, etc. How do these emails get leaked? Is there one person who has access to the database and decides they need to go public? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4cxsd9/eli5_how_do_tons_and_tons_of_emails_get_leaked/ | {
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4ih1jp | why do certain cultures consistently own in certain chains and establishments? | For example: Nail salons and dry cleaners often are staffed by asian individuals and Dunkin Donuts and 711 often have Indian staff. Not trying to be offensive when asking this question. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4ih1jp/eli5why_do_certain_cultures_consistently_own_in/ | {
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2ka85k | why would melatonin give a person nightmares? | & leave them feeling like a complete train wreck in the morning... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2ka85k/eli5_why_would_melatonin_give_a_person_nightmares/ | {
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2fgx98 | why are syringe needles so long when they're only injected a couple of millimetres? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2fgx98/eli5_why_are_syringe_needles_so_long_when_theyre/ | {
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1yge5e | why is it that the smell of asperagus is instantly transmitted to your pee after you eat it? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1yge5e/eli5_why_is_it_that_the_smell_of_asperagus_is/ | {
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7jglgg | why do stars twinkle while planets don't? | Also, why do some faint stars seem to disappear when we look directly at them, but can be noticed when we look at a nearby patch of sky? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7jglgg/eli5_why_do_stars_twinkle_while_planets_dont/ | {
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3k7h7t | the concept of dancing | I understand that dancing is a skilled art that requires as much dedication and has as much expression as any other art, but I've never been able to appreciate or perceive any message or emotional feeling from a dance.
I can appreciate the talent fine, I can go "Wow damn that must have taken HEAPS of practice" the sa... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3k7h7t/eli5_the_concept_of_dancing/ | {
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2cpoc7 | how is the president protected from aerial assaults? | I recently saw a post showing how the president is protected from ground threats such as people walking up to the president with handguns. But say the president's motorcade is coming through my town. What's stopping me from renting a private air plane and crashing it in the middle of the motorcade? Does the secret serv... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2cpoc7/eli5_how_is_the_president_protected_from_aerial/ | {
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kis3p | what is the difference between aa and aaa batteries? | They are both rated at 1.5V so whats the difference? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/kis3p/eli5_what_is_the_difference_between_aa_and_aaa/ | {
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1u369r | why do heaters smell like burnt hair? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1u369r/eli5_why_do_heaters_smell_like_burnt_hair/ | {
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6xz14e | what has caused this sudden surge of non standard online mattress companies in recent years? (ex: ghost bed, purple, leesa) | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6xz14e/eli5_what_has_caused_this_sudden_surge_of_non/ | {
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6dx7qn | what prompted the trend of denoting us currency amounts backwards (400$ instead of $400 for example)? | I see this on Reddit and elsewhere on the internet. At first I assumed the writers must be international users, used to formatting currency amounts differently, but have noted enough Americans do it there must be a reason beyond ignorance of how American currency amounts should be written. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6dx7qn/eli5_what_prompted_the_trend_of_denoting_us/ | {
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1u5b4p | why don't movie actors pour water on bombs to defuse it instead of cutting wires? | Is is practical to do so? Or is it dangerous? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1u5b4p/eli5_why_dont_movie_actors_pour_water_on_bombs_to/ | {
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