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7gz5dm | i read that members of the u.s. congress need, on average, "$14,000 every single day just to stay in office". why? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7gz5dm/eli5_i_read_that_members_of_the_us_congress_need/ | {
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4902ls | why aren't sidewalks slightly higher in the middle so that water would drain to the side? | If it's good for keeping water from collecting in the middle of roads why not sidewalks too? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4902ls/eli5_why_arent_sidewalks_slightly_higher_in_the/ | {
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yt2fr | baseball | Can anybody explain the rules of baseball? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/yt2fr/eli5_baseball/ | {
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1jstln | why do i feel a disconnection between myself and my reflection? | When I look in the mirror, I have trouble associating the reflection with being what I look like, despite knowing that. It doesn't feel like a reflection of me, and I have a sort of dissociation from it. Looking in the mirror or catching myself doing something that isn't preening or teeth brushing or whatever provokes ... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1jstln/eli5_why_do_i_feel_a_disconnection_between_myself/ | {
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pwgxt | what's the significance of 255 is computing/programming? | It's a weird, odd, integer, yet I see it all the time when it comes to tech and computer stuff. Oblivion level/skill caps, XBLA message cap, and I'm sure you guys know more. So what is this number and why is it significant? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/pwgxt/eli5_whats_the_significance_of_255_is/ | {
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5w7oh0 | why do those spots appear when you leave a surface like glass or mirror wet without drying it? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5w7oh0/eli5_why_do_those_spots_appear_when_you_leave_a/ | {
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ohbqn | how cough syrup works? | How does stuff like Robitussin and NyQuil work to keep you from coughing? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ohbqn/eli5_how_cough_syrup_works/ | {
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cekht5 | what are the applications of studying the fourth dimension? | There are two things I wish to understand that I don’t about the fourth dimension. First off I’d like to know: Do mathematicians mean that the fourth dimension is something that actually exists or is it a hypothetical idea? Secondly I wonder what the use of studying the fourth dimension is for us living in a 3D world, ... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/cekht5/eli5_what_are_the_applications_of_studying_the/ | {
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1ixdna | why are buffalo wings called buffalo and not just chicken? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1ixdna/eli5why_are_buffalo_wings_called_buffalo_and_not/ | {
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fkq14r | difference between intelligence, knowledge, cleverness, wisdom? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/fkq14r/eli5_difference_between_intelligence_knowledge/ | {
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1bzgxo | why do some things taste good to others but not to me? also, why do some sounds irritate me but not others? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1bzgxo/eli5_why_do_some_things_taste_good_to_others_but/ | {
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2410a7 | - how are people legally allowed to post obvious personal pictures of their own illegal drugs/substances on the internet without any legal repercussions, such as r/trees? | Notice: I have NEVER eaten marijuanas or any other drugs before, nor will I ever. Those god-awful substances will kill you! | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2410a7/eli5_how_are_people_legally_allowed_to_post/ | {
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3hba2x | why do celebrities generally engage in significant other relationships with other celebrities? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3hba2x/eli5_why_do_celebrities_generally_engage_in/ | {
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frvk7a | why are disease mortality rates calculated the way they are when the outbreak is ongoing? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/frvk7a/eli5_why_are_disease_mortality_rates_calculated/ | {
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3zkwl7 | why does san francisco (and even oakland) have more cultural cachet than san jose despite being smaller? | San Jose has 25% more people than SF and way more than Oakland, but seems to be thought of less often. SF is more often the setting for movies, songs, and TV; SF and Oakland have more sports teams than SJ (which wins only in NHL and MLS teams), etc. The 49ers are basically in San Jose but still call themselves an SF te... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3zkwl7/eli5_why_does_san_francisco_and_even_oakland_have/ | {
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4px166 | how can i recall fractions of dreams i had as a kid but can't remember some recent memories? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4px166/eli5_how_can_i_recall_fractions_of_dreams_i_had/ | {
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2olpbj | why does the mlb have such an expansive farm system while other sports have little or no farm system? | The NFL has none I know of, the NBA has the D-League, the NHL has the AHL, and the MLB has countless leagues under it. Why? Also to tack this on why does the MLB have such a large draft while the other leagues have relatively small ones? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2olpbj/eli5_why_does_the_mlb_have_such_an_expansive_farm/ | {
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4bgxvg | why if light travels in straight lines does my phone produce a circular area of light on a wall | I didn't know whether to post this here or r/askscience but I feel like you people are more friendly | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4bgxvg/eli5why_if_light_travels_in_straight_lines_does/ | {
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67msip | why do human beings just get sad sometimes for no real reason? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/67msip/eli5_why_do_human_beings_just_get_sad_sometimes/ | {
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3859l6 | why are so many politicians lawyers? | Why do a disproportionate amount of politicians, at least in the U.S., come from a lawyer background? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3859l6/eli5_why_are_so_many_politicians_lawyers/ | {
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3yr11e | why does a product 's manufacturing price decrease with an increase of that product's production? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3yr11e/eli5_why_does_a_product_s_manufacturing_price/ | {
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9a6uud | laplace operator. its concept and its uses in real world. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9a6uud/eli5_laplace_operator_its_concept_and_its_uses_in/ | {
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4uhlv8 | why do we sneeze sometimes as a response to pain? | When trying to pop a large painful spot, or plucking eyebrows, sometimes you sneeze what it hurts. Anyone know why? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4uhlv8/eli5_why_do_we_sneeze_sometimes_as_a_response_to/ | {
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2fvl8t | why the word "second" is used for the number two. | After four the ordinals match up to the number. First, second, and third are weird and second is the weirdest. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2fvl8t/eli5_why_the_word_second_is_used_for_the_number/ | {
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2qih8v | how do cats know to use the liter box from the get-go? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2qih8v/eli5_how_do_cats_know_to_use_the_liter_box_from/ | {
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3o9ohy | catholics -- if jesus is god and has always existed as part of the trinity, why is it such a big deal that he died for our sins? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3o9ohy/eli5_catholics_if_jesus_is_god_and_has_always/ | {
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3il1g2 | how do camera operators in golf games track golf balls? they seem impossible to track in real life | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3il1g2/eli5_how_do_camera_operators_in_golf_games_track/ | {
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1p3olv | proper way to salute | I recognize that the majority of US salutes are with the palm facing down, and that some UK branches will salute with the palm facing out. Every now and then I'll see a US service member salute with the palm facing in. Is there a significant difference between that and the palm down salute, or does it not matter? If ... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1p3olv/eli5_proper_way_to_salute/ | {
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1rrjsv | how do i get my fruits and veges when they're not in season? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1rrjsv/eli5_how_do_i_get_my_fruits_and_veges_when_theyre/ | {
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45xlly | when a zygote first begins to divide in the womb, how do the new cells "know" what to differentiate into? how does a "kidney cell" know that it's a "kidney cell" and not a "brain cell" or a "nose cell"? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/45xlly/eli5_when_a_zygote_first_begins_to_divide_in_the/ | {
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3u7nok | the perks of an eu membership | Being from the States, I've never really known why the EU is a huge thing for the citizens residing in it (I understand the diplomatic and economic benefits of countries). Does an EU passport/membership get you anything special as a citizen? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3u7nok/eli5_the_perks_of_an_eu_membership/ | {
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c9wv49 | why are printers in offices so huge when regular printers do a perfectly good job? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/c9wv49/why_are_printers_in_offices_so_huge_when_regular/ | {
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adrpwm | which way is the new horizons probe headed with regards to the path of the solar system through the galaxy? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/adrpwm/eli5_which_way_is_the_new_horizons_probe_headed/ | {
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82g7lw | what makes a belly button an “inny” vs an “outie” | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/82g7lw/eli5_what_makes_a_belly_button_an_inny_vs_an_outie/ | {
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4uniq3 | led dimmers vs incandescent dimmers, what's the difference? | Tried reading about it, but with zero electrical knowledge I couldn't grasp why LED lights require expensive dimmers designed for them. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4uniq3/led_dimmers_vs_incandescent_dimmers_whats_the/ | {
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5hc6c5 | why aren't unidentified dead bodies matched with missing persons? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5hc6c5/eli5_why_arent_unidentified_dead_bodies_matched/ | {
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1l1bgw | the scam in the producers. | I watched this movie about 6 years ago and have felt dumb ever since. I got the jokes, I thought it was hilarious, but I don't get the scam.
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5b8puy | why can't we put co2 scrubbers on airplanes or giant floating balloons to remove greenhouse gases? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5b8puy/eli5_why_cant_we_put_co2_scrubbers_on_airplanes/ | {
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1tgvc9 | how accurate are birth date predictions? how do doctors determine when a baby will be born? | People always say a specific day when you ask when their child is due. How accurate are these predictions? Wouldn't indicating a date range be more sensible? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1tgvc9/eli5_how_accurate_are_birth_date_predictions_how/ | {
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ejczp2 | how could assassination of qasem soleimani lead to ww 3? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ejczp2/eli5_how_could_assassination_of_qasem_soleimani/ | {
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exzuoj | how do the cable guided cameras, in football games, work and move? | The cameras mounted over the field and move with the players. How does the reel system work? Is it from the camera setup, or large reels around the stadium? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/exzuoj/eli5_how_do_the_cable_guided_cameras_in_football/ | {
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4mz1bi | the dab. where did it come from and why do kids do it? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4mz1bi/eli5_the_dab_where_did_it_come_from_and_why_do/ | {
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47foe6 | why does it take so long for finger/toenail fungus to be cured and go away? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/47foe6/eli5_why_does_it_take_so_long_for_fingertoenail/ | {
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1pdxbb | explain the symptoms of aspergers like i'm 5. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1pdxbb/explain_the_symptoms_of_aspergers_like_im_5/ | {
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1p0qkq | why are movie dvd covers so badly photoshopped or just look bad in general? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1p0qkq/eli5_why_are_movie_dvd_covers_so_badly/ | {
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dptyk9 | why are people in nordic countries the tallest people on average, while people from tropical equatorial countries are some of the shortest? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/dptyk9/eli5_why_are_people_in_nordic_countries_the/ | {
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4ed7ji | why are school buses and city buses shaped differently? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4ed7ji/eli5_why_are_school_buses_and_city_buses_shaped/ | {
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7tzm86 | why does cheese go hard when you melt it then let it go cold? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7tzm86/eli5_why_does_cheese_go_hard_when_you_melt_it/ | {
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30bm46 | why do we feel cold and have to use blankets when we sleep when we've been in the same room a few hours before sleeping and not feel the need to cover up? | I always spend a few hours in the same room using my computer and not feel cold but when I go to bed I get cold without a blanket. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/30bm46/eli5_why_do_we_feel_cold_and_have_to_use_blankets/ | {
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2ssx40 | how does a dsl phone line work in unison with my router to bring me high speed internet? | 15 years ago when I started using the internet it was the same basic phone line, although it was dial up internet and no router was involved. So how is it that I'm able to get faster internet now with dsl?? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2ssx40/eli5_how_does_a_dsl_phone_line_work_in_unison/ | {
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292mgx | how can some buisnesses say they won't accept bills over a certain denomination? | I guess if it's your business you can do whatever the hell you want, but it's strange to think I can walk into a store and have that crisp $100 dollar bill in my wallet be completely worthless. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/292mgx/eli5_how_can_some_buisnesses_say_they_wont_accept/ | {
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1p8rb3 | when i get in a car that's been in the sun all day, why does my face go numb? | I would explain the feeling like a hot-numb.... is this like a temperature shock or something? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1p8rb3/eli5_when_i_get_in_a_car_thats_been_in_the_sun/ | {
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d9wwyo | how can babies differentiate between good tasting food from the bad? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/d9wwyo/eli5_how_can_babies_differentiate_between_good/ | {
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3ogksf | why does the us borrow its own money from the federal reserve? why don't we just nationalize the banks? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3ogksf/eli5_why_does_the_us_borrow_its_own_money_from/ | {
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21al9w | why is the malaysian airplane incident so over-covered while crimea and syria don't get as much attention? | I was just watching the Daily Show with Jon Stewart who joked and criticized the media (especially CNN) for their over-coverage of the Malaysian Airplane. The incident was such a hot topic that the newscasters started making huge outrageous theories like "black holes" and "aliens" being the culprit. I understand that t... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/21al9w/eli5_why_is_the_malaysian_airplane_incident_so/ | {
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5mqweh | how many stocks compose a company? | My question is: how many stocks does a company have altogether, including the ones owned by "ordinary" people, and how is that amount determined? Does the value of a stock depend on how many others a company has in circulation? Do all companies have the same amount of stocks? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5mqweh/eli5_how_many_stocks_compose_a_company/ | {
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41mox9 | if you have the heat on in just one room, will the room get warmer if you leave the door open or close it? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/41mox9/eli5_if_you_have_the_heat_on_in_just_one_room/ | {
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2thk74 | who decided on the continents? who decided australia would be one instead of another part of asia? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2thk74/eli5_who_decided_on_the_continents_who_decided/ | {
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3xwohr | what does "reasonable" mean in the context of "reasonable doubt" in the us justice system? | I've found a ton of explanations via Google, but many seem to contradict each other. I've never really understood this concept. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3xwohr/eli5_what_does_reasonable_mean_in_the_context_of/ | {
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48etpi | why do people start to appreciate wine as they get older? is it because their palates change, or are there other societal and life experience factors at play? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/48etpi/eli5_why_do_people_start_to_appreciate_wine_as/ | {
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3b1458 | why are stop signs traditionally octagonal? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3b1458/eli5_why_are_stop_signs_traditionally_octagonal/ | {
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aewa9w | why is it bad that orgs like the nra donate to politicians who favor them? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/aewa9w/eli5_why_is_it_bad_that_orgs_like_the_nra_donate/ | {
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1zc5rs | how are some movies made for the academy awards judges? | Occasionally when reading movie review the critics write that they feel as though the movie was not made for people to enjoy or appreciate and that the movie was aimed more at getting votes from Academy Awards judges. Often they are historical or controversial movies. How can it be a viable business move to make a movi... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1zc5rs/eli5_how_are_some_movies_made_for_the_academy/ | {
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6d4zyc | how are cities like manhattan formed? specifically their structure, did they have to tear down people's properties to may way for their grid like structures. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6d4zyc/eli5_how_are_cities_like_manhattan_formed/ | {
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35amj2 | how do actors and actresses not get off during sex scenes. | All I'm saying is...how can an actor not go the 'natural course' when getting down with an attractive actress? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/35amj2/eli5_how_do_actors_and_actresses_not_get_off/ | {
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2mtm6g | can someone explain why that last fish in the gif is so intent on dying with his friends? | _URL_0_
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41kc4y | why does fiber go away when you blend fruit and vegetables in a smoothie? | I was watching those popular health documentaries "Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead" and "Forks Over Knives" and they all recommend juicing to get your vegetables fast. But when I try to look online for recipes everyone says don't do smoothies because blending will destroy the Fiber anyway. Is this true? Is juicing that much... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/41kc4y/eli5_why_does_fiber_go_away_when_you_blend_fruit/ | {
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7rwz7r | how is terry crews able to maintain so much muscle mass despite intermittent fasting? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7rwz7r/eli5_how_is_terry_crews_able_to_maintain_so_much/ | {
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3ky4f6 | how can gyroscopes seemingly defy gravity like in this gif | After watching this gif I found on the front page my mind was blown and I cannot understand how these simple devices work.
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3hpf58 | what makes the united states' economy the most powerful in the world? do they do anything different from other countries? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3hpf58/eli5_what_makes_the_united_states_economy_the/ | {
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6rhw42 | why does it hurt to take a deep breath after a day at the beach? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6rhw42/eli5_why_does_it_hurt_to_take_a_deep_breath_after/ | {
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7dscol | water is h20 , hydrogen peroxide is h202, how can one extra oxygen molecule turn into something that can kill you | title. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7dscol/eli5water_is_h20_hydrogen_peroxide_is_h202_how/ | {
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8mwqt6 | why does a container of icing/frosting say refrigerate after opening but you don’t have to refrigerate the cookies or cake after you put the frosting on? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8mwqt6/eli5_why_does_a_container_of_icingfrosting_say/ | {
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4c4ddz | if starfish don't have brains, how do they have consciousness? | Is consciousness not dependent on the brain? What is it then? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4c4ddz/eli5_if_starfish_dont_have_brains_how_do_they/ | {
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9agcvq | how are the raw images sent back from space probes processed in such a way to give a vibrant and colourful image? | Let's use Saturn as an example. [This is a raw image from Cassini](_URL_1_), and [this is a processed image](_URL_0_).
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a65nd1 | why are fats bad in combination with carbohydrates | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/a65nd1/eli5_why_are_fats_bad_in_combination_with/ | {
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6a3ja2 | why do most grocery stores still accept checks as payment in the us, while most restaurants generally don't? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6a3ja2/eli5_why_do_most_grocery_stores_still_accept/ | {
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b5nvvi | if a geostationary orbit is when a satellite is moving the same speed as earth’s surface, how does it also have enough speed to ‘miss’ earth when attracted by gravity and therefore orbit? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/b5nvvi/eli5_if_a_geostationary_orbit_is_when_a_satellite/ | {
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83r8ey | why are variable propelling nozzles seemingly only fitted to jets with afterburners? | I've never seen variable nozzles on any other kind of engine. Example below.
GIF: _URL_0_
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15dom8 | why do gun control advocates/opponents argue over the definition of the term "assault weapon"? | I have heard gun control opponents say that advocates are not using the term in the right context, or that the media isn't using the definition correctly. My initial thought is that they are splitting hairs. I've read the definition on several websites, but it's still seems muddled to me. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/15dom8/eli5_why_do_gun_control_advocatesopponents_argue/ | {
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3x1c0x | how does youtube determine when to play ads? | There are times when I don't see any ads for 5-10 videos in a row, then other times when I get 5-10 ads in a row. The length of the video doesn't seem to matter either, apart from those videos which are less than 15-30 seconds. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3x1c0x/eli5_how_does_youtube_determine_when_to_play_ads/ | {
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6sirgj | how does algae grow in fountains filled with clean water? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6sirgj/eli5_how_does_algae_grow_in_fountains_filled_with/ | {
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1yb623 | how do they remove the ice and put it back in hockey stadiums? | always wondered! | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1yb623/eli5_how_do_they_remove_the_ice_and_put_it_back/ | {
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5dugnl | why is cable internet (which travels over two copper wires) faster than dsl (which is also just two copper wires)? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5dugnl/eli5_why_is_cable_internet_which_travels_over_two/ | {
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atqax1 | why are golf balls shaped the way they are and not perfect spheres? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/atqax1/eli5_why_are_golf_balls_shaped_the_way_they_are/ | {
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1xq5k5 | why is it that when i'm on a diet i seem to gain weight shortly before beginning to lose the weight? | It always seems like a day or two before I lose weight I seem to pack on a significant amount. What's the deal? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1xq5k5/eli5_why_is_it_that_when_im_on_a_diet_i_seem_to/ | {
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69hpru | why do pictures (taken on a phone) taken 5+ years ago become very blurry, super low quality and corrupted on social media and online photo albums (photo bucket)? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/69hpru/eli5_why_do_pictures_taken_on_a_phone_taken_5/ | {
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3h5k6i | why do big airlines have multiple subsidiary brands that operate their regional flights? | E.g. why is a flight on American Airlines operated as "American Eagle operated by Envoy Air' when all 3 are the same Airline group. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3h5k6i/eli5_why_do_big_airlines_have_multiple_subsidiary/ | {
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4cgpq7 | how do they make boneless ribs? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4cgpq7/eli5how_do_they_make_boneless_ribs/ | {
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1iiit5 | what exactly does it mean for down syndrome's extra chromosome to be silenced? | For reference: _URL_0_ | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1iiit5/eli5_what_exactly_does_it_mean_for_down_syndromes/ | {
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189xk3 | how does my task manager know when a program has "stopped responding"? | I know what causes a program to stop responding (Stuck in an infinite loop, can't find a resource, etc.), but what allows Task Manager (and that thing that "Whites Out" non-responsive windows and shows "Program X has stopped working") to know when an application is no longer working? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/189xk3/eli5_how_does_my_task_manager_know_when_a_program/ | {
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4fpi4g | why do loud noises like a hammer hitting wood make us flinch? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4fpi4g/eli5_why_do_loud_noises_like_a_hammer_hitting/ | {
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55dl9i | columbus took three ships on his famous journey. how were they able to stay together and communicate with each other? did anyone go from one ship to the other? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/55dl9i/eli5_columbus_took_three_ships_on_his_famous/ | {
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883ecv | who is jordan peterson and why is he widely talked about in politics? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/883ecv/eli5_who_is_jordan_peterson_and_why_is_he_widely/ | {
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4j3cj0 | galaxies further away from us have a higher recessional velocity, why is this and how is it evidence for the big bang? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4j3cj0/eli5_galaxies_further_away_from_us_have_a_higher/ | {
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2tilo3 | how two programming languages are used in conjunction within a single application? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2tilo3/eli5_how_two_programming_languages_are_used_in/ | {
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ddktai | generation z appears to be, on average, so much poorer than those of their parents. for most, ever owning a house seems unlikely, and even car ownership is much less common. what exactly happened to cause this? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ddktai/eli5_generation_z_appears_to_be_on_average_so/ | {
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4d6da2 | other than genetics, what causes myopia | I remember learning that reading in the dark or reading for extended periods of time can cause nearsightedness. Looking at something across the room every now and then can help prevent it. But I can't recall the reasoning why. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4d6da2/eli5_other_than_genetics_what_causes_myopia/ | {
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