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8ry02u | why does mcdonalds have limited time flavors if they are popular? | Doesn't it make sense to keep it as a regular menu item if it's popular? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8ry02u/eli5_why_does_mcdonalds_have_limited_time_flavors/ | {
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5i3wit | why is martial law in a country such a big deal and important news all over the world? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5i3wit/eli5_why_is_martial_law_in_a_country_such_a_big/ | {
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8tfacs | home come drinking salt water makes you vomit, but having something like chicken broth doesn’t? even though it has water and salt in it | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8tfacs/eli5_home_come_drinking_salt_water_makes_you/ | {
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m7d8p | what is core strength? | Everyone seems to be preaching on about how important core strength is, but what the heck is it? Why is it so useful? In particular, why is it so important for balance? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/m7d8p/eli5_what_is_core_strength/ | {
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4f0r2u | what can your average u.s. citizen do to change congress? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4f0r2u/eli5_what_can_your_average_us_citizen_do_to/ | {
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o3u2h | what's happening when i exercise | Hello! I've recently taken up running, and I would love to understand how my body turns food energy (either in fat stores or what I've recently eaten) plus oxygen into forward momentum.
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11mzod | depositing a check with your mobile device? | I've seen ads for this service with many of the big banks and some credit unions. I'm totally baffled by it. How does taking a photo of a check enable you to then have money in your account? Its it remotely safe and secure? What are the benefits (if any) beyond convenience? What do you do with the check after you've d... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/11mzod/eli5_depositing_a_check_with_your_mobile_device/ | {
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8li2i3 | why humans get relief when scratching a bug bite and why the feeling of the relief doesn't last for long? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8li2i3/eli5_why_humans_get_relief_when_scratching_a_bug/ | {
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uadcl | what do ambassadors do? why are countries removing syria's ambassadors? | So obviously its a reaction to recent horrible events in Syria. But is this anything more than a token gesture or might the action of removing Syria's ambassadors have genuine results.
I don't really know what ambassadors do in the first place to comment on the effectiveness of kicking one of them out. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/uadcl/what_do_ambassadors_do_why_are_countries_removing/ | {
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6u0z21 | why in some countries people just wipe but in some countries they use a bidet and wipe? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6u0z21/eli5_why_in_some_countries_people_just_wipe_but/ | {
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2s5d8j | why does the lid start to cave in on a plastic container after i've microwaved it's contents? | Basically, when at work on nights I take a meal in a plastic takeaway container. When I remove it from the microwave, the lid begins to be sucked in. It compresses a fair bit before I eventually get the lid popped off on a corner, and the steam escapes.
Why does the heat/steam pull the lid in? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2s5d8j/eli5_why_does_the_lid_start_to_cave_in_on_a/ | {
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30vitn | why do i use my hands to talk? why is it more difficult for me to form my thoughts if i try to not use my hands? | I feel like a large amount of people use their hands to talk, including myself, and I don't know if this has any evolutionary background or just a weird habit that people pick up. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/30vitn/eli5why_do_i_use_my_hands_to_talk_why_is_it_more/ | {
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ku3yq | how to overclock a cpu | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ku3yq/eli5_how_to_overclock_a_cpu/ | {
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1zf8pk | how come astronauts would burn up in atmosphere upon re-entry from space without a landing craft but felix baumgartner was able to jump from the edge of space without getting singed? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1zf8pk/eli5_how_come_astronauts_would_burn_up_in/ | {
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16jw4k | how do world leaders call each other? | I am curious, as how do they reach to each other even though sometimes they are on the move. Also, how do they talk if they do not speak the same language? Do they have instant translators? What if it is a sensitive topic, what happens then?
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1y7oxj | why are the president and vp always from the same party or "the twelve amendment" | **Twelfth*
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40cziy | if the max amount of money an individual or corporation can donate to a politician is $2700, how can the koch brothers and other millionares donate millions of dollars to the candidate of their choosing? wasn't the $2700 rule put in place specifically so that politicians couldn't be bought? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/40cziy/eli5_if_the_max_amount_of_money_an_individual_or/ | {
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25oec5 | why am i not ticklish? | I used to be when I was younger now it just kinda annoys me? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/25oec5/eli5_why_am_i_not_ticklish/ | {
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bv9f4x | wrinkle resistant/non-iron clothing | What makes clothes wrinkle-resistant/non-iron? Why wouldn't all clothing be made this way? This seems like a relatively modern thing -- why is that? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/bv9f4x/eli5_wrinkle_resistantnoniron_clothing/ | {
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1fg64u | why does the us military have troops out in other countries, when there is not a specific war being fought? | Also, what would happen if we just had all of our troops come home and we focused on making the US better? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1fg64u/eli5why_does_the_us_military_have_troops_out_in/ | {
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ajmamh | ; why does saliva give grip? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ajmamh/eli5_why_does_saliva_give_grip/ | {
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8iy2g6 | how does the material on the other side of a sticker keep the glue sticky? | How does it keep the glue from drying out? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8iy2g6/eli5_how_does_the_material_on_the_other_side_of_a/ | {
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a1sf7o | how do engines run at 5,000 or even 10,000 rpms? | Even at idle an engine may be turning at 1,500 RPMs.
This just seems incredible to me. How does it work? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/a1sf7o/eli5_how_do_engines_run_at_5000_or_even_10000_rpms/ | {
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4j8voa | why is it that in a country where you are not supposed to drink the water (india or china for example) it’s still ok to shower, brush your teeth, and even bath with it? | Why is it that if you drink it you'll get sick, but using it for other functions where you come into contact with it is OK? Unless the danger of drinking it is exagerrated... Or the danger of using it for, say, washing a fruit before you eat it, is understated...
Please & Thanks! | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4j8voa/eli5eli5_why_is_it_that_in_a_country_where_you/ | {
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1sxsbi | why do the cfl lights remain dim & flash every few seconds even after being turned off? | I have noticed that you can see a CFL light in complete darkness, it gives out kinda greenish dim light. Also it flashes every few seconds like a camera flash but not that bright. Why? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1sxsbi/why_do_the_cfl_lights_remain_dim_flash_every_few/ | {
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of22g | why do americans generally not learn any second languages? | I know it's an *option* in school, but in other first world countries like Japan and most of Europe it's required to learn at least one other language, if not more. Why is this not common practice in America?
I want actual historical or cultural reasons, not "hur dur Americans r dumb". | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/of22g/why_do_americans_generally_not_learn_any_second/ | {
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egfetk | why does rinsing my car with just the hose not remove dirt but leaving my car out in the rain does? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/egfetk/eli5_why_does_rinsing_my_car_with_just_the_hose/ | {
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ckxh3q | how does it work for two headed creatures? do they sense things independently? how is the nervous system controlled? do they have diminished intelligence? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ckxh3q/eli5_how_does_it_work_for_two_headed_creatures_do/ | {
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1jhv3k | how does workman's compensation work? | Particularly if you are a work-from-home employee that has 24/7 responsibilities (breaking news updates for a blog) | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1jhv3k/eli5_how_does_workmans_compensation_work/ | {
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8fmd5i | why does drinking alcohol make you tired? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8fmd5i/eli5_why_does_drinking_alcohol_make_you_tired/ | {
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1ucpml | why is michael jackson considered the "king of pop?" | I get the fact that he's extremely influential and all that, but what is his genius? Dance/Choreography, Musical talent, etc? I get Jimi Hendrix, SRV, Beatles, Hank Williams Sr., but would like an explanation about him. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1ucpml/eli5_why_is_michael_jackson_considered_the_king/ | {
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3k4n7k | what is going on over at /r/punchablefaces? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3k4n7k/eli5_what_is_going_on_over_at_rpunchablefaces/ | {
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c00i38 | where does all the dirt from power washing go? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/c00i38/eli5_where_does_all_the_dirt_from_power_washing_go/ | {
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2sx8c9 | after an android device installs an update it will spend some time optimizing apps. what, exactly, is happening during this process? | ^ | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2sx8c9/eli5_after_an_android_device_installs_an_update/ | {
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mryl9 | why the usa are (or have been) at war in the middle east. | Please refrain from trolling. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/mryl9/eli5_why_the_usa_are_or_have_been_at_war_in_the/ | {
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4lxqiw | why does drinking alcohol with an empty stomach cause one to get drunk quicker? | Legitimately curious as to why this may be the case. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4lxqiw/eli5_why_does_drinking_alcohol_with_an_empty/ | {
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39mu1t | if you could know the state of subatomic/quantum particles, could you calculate the future? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/39mu1t/eli5if_you_could_know_the_state_of/ | {
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2cvy36 | neoconservatism vs. neoliberalism | I hear these terms a lot but I don't really know what they mean. Are they just governmental terms about the conflict of conservatives vs. liberals, or are they bigger philosophical concepts? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2cvy36/eli5_neoconservatism_vs_neoliberalism/ | {
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2g900p | what is diminishing returns? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2g900p/eli5what_is_diminishing_returns/ | {
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4lyyml | why do probiotics sometimes cause diarrhea, gas, or other symptoms of ibs? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4lyyml/eli5_why_do_probiotics_sometimes_cause_diarrhea/ | {
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5lnhyz | what would happen to astronauts in orbit if earth instantly disappeared? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5lnhyz/eli5_what_would_happen_to_astronauts_in_orbit_if/ | {
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6rq0pi | what's so bad about (us) debt collectors? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6rq0pi/eli5_whats_so_bad_about_us_debt_collectors/ | {
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3itwvx | why is it so difficult to find video highlights of football/soccer games? | It is super easy to find video highlights of basketball, baseball, and American football games, but when I try to find video highlights for football/soccer matches all I get are stills or commentary. What gives? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3itwvx/eli5_why_is_it_so_difficult_to_find_video/ | {
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2ngs23 | where the fuck were these lonely mountain dwarves in lotr when every one of their allies was battling sauron? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2ngs23/eli5_where_the_fuck_were_these_lonely_mountain/ | {
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aqc3x6 | how do they make weed killer that they can spray on grass and plants that only kill weeds without hurting the grass or plants? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/aqc3x6/eli5_how_do_they_make_weed_killer_that_they_can/ | {
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74aiye | what's the difference between ssris and saris? | I know what the acronyms stand for, but I don't know what they actually do and the difference between the two. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/74aiye/eli5_whats_the_difference_between_ssris_and_saris/ | {
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2as407 | why do mini m & m's taste so much better than regular m & m's? | Or is it just me? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2as407/eli5_why_do_mini_mms_taste_so_much_better_than/ | {
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14nz6b | semiconductors | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/14nz6b/eli5_semiconductors/ | {
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59gzq0 | why is sitting close to a monitor for long periods bad for your eyes as apposed to looking at brickwall for a long period | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/59gzq0/eli5_why_is_sitting_close_to_a_monitor_for_long/ | {
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8t0kll | what the differences between micro and molecular biology | I really don't understand the differences even after looking it up online several times. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8t0kll/eli5_what_the_differences_between_micro_and/ | {
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ewu8h0 | a mongooses immunity to cobra venom | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ewu8h0/eli5_a_mongooses_immunity_to_cobra_venom/ | {
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cd7yzd | why do our energy levels go down when we're depressed? | Depressed people I've seen generally feel more tired and fatigued than usual and end up sleeping more than usual. Why is this? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/cd7yzd/eli5_why_do_our_energy_levels_go_down_when_were/ | {
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4v71pa | why is it not a good idea to give people who are starving as much food as they want? | I remember reading something in an old history class talking about those who were deeply malnourished in concentration camps. It was mentioned that some of them died after they were released because the Allies gave them a bunch of food and they basically "ate themselves to death". How did this happen? Could something l... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4v71pa/eli5_why_is_it_not_a_good_idea_to_give_people_who/ | {
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1nf8zy | how a waiter can lose money if someone doesn't tip | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1nf8zy/eli5_how_a_waiter_can_lose_money_if_someone/ | {
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7blm0n | why is it that sitting for extended periods can cause blood clots but laying down sleeping for 6-8 hours a night doesn’t? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7blm0n/eli5_why_is_it_that_sitting_for_extended_periods/ | {
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1jd2h0 | how do i get fruit flies when i wash my produce when i bring it home and don't leave the window open? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1jd2h0/eli5_how_do_i_get_fruit_flies_when_i_wash_my/ | {
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676olv | how does my body know which muscle i'm telling it to flex, or limb i want to move? | I'm fairly high, so if this is dumb I'm sorry but I'm pretty sure it's fairly not dumb | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/676olv/eli5_how_does_my_body_know_which_muscle_im/ | {
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165oud | why bacon is seen as a manly food and seen as the best food ever? is it it's high calorie and fat content that makes it extremely palatable to humans? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/165oud/why_bacon_is_seen_as_a_manly_food_and_seen_as_the/ | {
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a8ilsq | why does the act of burning fuel at the buttom of a rocket make it move? what causes propulsion? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/a8ilsq/eli5_why_does_the_act_of_burning_fuel_at_the/ | {
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erdlb0 | on old fashioned ships from the 1600s pirate times etc i’m guessing they had fires to keep warm how did they keep these safe and protect the wooden ship from burning? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/erdlb0/eli5_on_old_fashioned_ships_from_the_1600s_pirate/ | {
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6k6k0n | if our nose and mouth are connected, why do we sniff some drugs and swallow others? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6k6k0n/eli5_if_our_nose_and_mouth_are_connected_why_do/ | {
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3ep7fd | why does vimeo's 720p look better than youtube's 1080p? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3ep7fd/eli5_why_does_vimeos_720p_look_better_than/ | {
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6usm5v | why does fox allow their shows to make fun of the network? | [Example](_URL_0_) | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6usm5v/eli5why_does_fox_allow_their_shows_to_make_fun_of/ | {
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66dcx8 | why are cartoons primarily considered as being "for children" in the modern day? what happened? | I know cartoons tended to be a normal thing for adults to watch in the 1930s or so. Why did that change? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/66dcx8/eli5_why_are_cartoons_primarily_considered_as/ | {
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dmu0fl | how on earth do weapon suppressors work? do they really decrease penetration/range potential of a bullet? without it overheating, how long would it take for it to break? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/dmu0fl/eli5_how_on_earth_do_weapon_suppressors_work_do/ | {
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9u1p50 | how would you explain how short a human life span is in comparison to the age of the universe? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9u1p50/eli5_how_would_you_explain_how_short_a_human_life/ | {
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5klnid | why is the option to invert colors on certain electronic devices usually under the accessibility section? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5klnid/eli5_why_is_the_option_to_invert_colors_on/ | {
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6acpor | where the science of electric forcefields meets science fiction. what is possible, what is not? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6acpor/eli5where_the_science_of_electric_forcefields/ | {
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38ce09 | how can telescopes capture close up pictures of planets without any obstructions in the picture? wouldn't you be able to spot out debris such as meteorites and such? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/38ce09/eli5_how_can_telescopes_capture_close_up_pictures/ | {
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406chi | why are humans said to be the only species on earth to be self-aware and able to think philosphically? | And at which point in evolution did this capability come? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/406chi/eli5_why_are_humans_said_to_be_the_only_species/ | {
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204v0u | re: reporters / paparazzi who follow people around despite their clearly expressed wishes not to. is that legal? | A similar post here addresses the legality of taking photos in public, which I understand is perfectly legal: _URL_0_
I also understand that getting restraining orders against a horde of random people you don't know is impractical.
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17nmxc | how a windup/ kinetic-powered watch stores energy | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/17nmxc/eli5_how_a_windup_kineticpowered_watch_stores/ | {
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jfgop | singapore | Why is it described as "the only shopping mall with a seat in the UN", "Disneyland with the death penalty". | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/jfgop/eli5_singapore/ | {
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ygvtv | what happens when the eurozone breaks up | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ygvtv/eli5_what_happens_when_the_eurozone_breaks_up/ | {
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1hdfns | the tour de france. | It's a team sport, an individual sport, there are leaders and stage leaders and overall leaders and "the peleton." How do they all fit together? Also: Don't care right now about the politics/doping stuff. I just want to know how to watch it when I'm watching it on TV.
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3thkgn | how is bosch's stock trending around $19,000 per share? | I'd imagine there's some really basic explanation, but I'm wondering seeing as though other companies like Google trend around $700 per share. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3thkgn/eli5_how_is_boschs_stock_trending_around_19000/ | {
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ajbhdm | why military coups don't happen often in democracies? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ajbhdm/eli5_why_military_coups_dont_happen_often_in/ | {
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a8kq3t | when toddlers talk ‘gibberish’ are they just making random noises or are they attempting to speak an english sentence that just comes out muddled up? | I mean like 18mnths+ that are already grasping parts of the English language. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/a8kq3t/eli5_when_toddlers_talk_gibberish_are_they_just/ | {
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8f1g1r | what's the role of each of the multiple gaming companies that's working on the same game? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8f1g1r/eli5_whats_the_role_of_each_of_the_multiple/ | {
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39sgvz | why do we accept when someone identifies as another gender than their physical one, but not if they identify as another race? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/39sgvz/eli5_why_do_we_accept_when_someone_identifies_as/ | {
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3i2igv | how does masturbation work in space? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3i2igv/eli5_how_does_masturbation_work_in_space/ | {
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32tfog | why doesn't ram let go of unnecessary memories | [I made a diagram to explain my question visually](_URL_0_). Why can't RAM let it go? The reason I struggle to comprehend RAM is because often times games run buttery-smooth for the first 5 minutes or so on my Surface, but then I get the paging file slow down. Why can't games(or any tasks) just store necessary things i... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/32tfog/eli5_why_doesnt_ram_let_go_of_unnecessary_memories/ | {
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2fcfay | if mckayla maroney and liz lee where underage at the time there nude photos where taken, why are they not being immediately arrested for taking and distribution of child pornography? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2fcfay/eli5_if_mckayla_maroney_and_liz_lee_where/ | {
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487yyz | sound editing vs sound mixing as an oscar category. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/487yyz/eli5_sound_editing_vs_sound_mixing_as_an_oscar/ | {
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bc7zdt | why do supermarkets sell meats in a refrigerated space as opposed to a freezer where the meat would last longer? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/bc7zdt/eli5_why_do_supermarkets_sell_meats_in_a/ | {
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len38 | why there needs to be separation of ncos and commissioned officers? | Wouldn't a an army in theory work better if everyone had to prove themselves as a Sergeant before becoming a Officer?
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3mu2pf | why is grief sometimes sexy? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3mu2pf/eli5_why_is_grief_sometimes_sexy/ | {
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rs0ek | duty-free shopping | ...and why it's apparently only at the airport. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/rs0ek/eli5_dutyfree_shopping/ | {
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4e6uq3 | how do chickens have eggs with babies in them? how do the male chickens fertilize the female chicken's egg? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4e6uq3/eli5_how_do_chickens_have_eggs_with_babies_in/ | {
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69vlp6 | why are there different hunting seasons for different animals? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/69vlp6/eli5_why_are_there_different_hunting_seasons_for/ | {
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21o1vq | why isn't amoled/oled display technology incorporated into monitor/tv displays? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/21o1vq/eli5_why_isnt_amoledoled_display_technology/ | {
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2laqlt | how do resonance tones create geometric shapes? | From [this video.](_URL_0_) What's going on here? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2laqlt/eli5_how_do_resonance_tones_create_geometric/ | {
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2em5ws | are trees that look "half dead" still alive? | When a tree has only about half of it blooming while the other half are completely dead branches, is it dead? diseased? or just weird? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2em5ws/eli5_are_trees_that_look_half_dead_still_alive/ | {
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5y32d1 | how does jumping work? | I'm not asking HOW to jump; I can jump perfectly fine. I'm asking what about the jumping motion causes someone to lift off the ground. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5y32d1/eli5_how_does_jumping_work/ | {
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nhjzx | how does invisibility work? how do you make something invisible? | I want a simple explanation for invisibility in general! Hope someone's up to the challenge! :) | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/nhjzx/eli5_how_does_invisibility_work_how_do_you_make/ | {
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1rh898 | what is the difference between regular speed and ground speed for aircraft? | I recently flew from California to Florida via Southwest Airlines. During the flight they offered a flight tracker online that updated every thirty seconds. It showed where we were and our speed. It said our ground speed was around 600 mph. It seems to me like the rate at which we are moving should be measured the same... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1rh898/eli5_what_is_the_difference_between_regular_speed/ | {
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4xnphw | how do groups like neo-nazis and the kkk still manage to recruit people? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4xnphw/eli5_how_do_groups_like_neonazis_and_the_kkk/ | {
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