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d41vxr | why are balls called ball bearings? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/d41vxr/eli5_why_are_balls_called_ball_bearings/ | {
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2r5cq4 | if insurance companies will cover the cost of an expensive procedure like a vasectomy, why wouldn't they give allowances for condoms? | I hope that makes sense.
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1r6tro | what impact does a suspension have for a player/coach/team in the nfl? | I read about suspensions all the time in the NFL.. such as the 1 day suspension of Erik Walden for a headbutt (helmet on) against Delanie Walker (without a helmet). But I could find nothing about what this penalty really means for the player or the team. It seems longer suspensions definitely have more teeth.. but th... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1r6tro/eli5_what_impact_does_a_suspension_have_for_a/ | {
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d1fncd | how is fruit flavor “essence” captured? if soda water is unsweetened and zero-calorie, how is the flavor added? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/d1fncd/eli5_how_is_fruit_flavor_essence_captured_if_soda/ | {
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1hyfh7 | how do you type in a language that doesn't have an alphabet? | I was curious at how people type if they're typing in Chinese or Japanese or similar. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1hyfh7/eli5_how_do_you_type_in_a_language_that_doesnt/ | {
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ed06t7 | how do people start when making music? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ed06t7/eli5_how_do_people_start_when_making_music/ | {
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3ffh3w | how do machines like cars and boats, use gasoline | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3ffh3w/eli5_how_do_machines_like_cars_and_boats_use/ | {
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37g910 | why has the us, instead of any european country, filed charges against fifa? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/37g910/eli5_why_has_the_us_instead_of_any_european/ | {
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6s7no2 | most animals lick their fur to clean it. so, how come they don't get their mouths full of fur which would be extremely annoying and uncomfortable? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6s7no2/eli5most_animals_lick_their_fur_to_clean_it_so/ | {
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24bxvn | why does the english language have so many exceptions? | Specifically relating to grammar and spelling. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/24bxvn/eli5why_does_the_english_language_have_so_many/ | {
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3xxi5b | why does anyone allow their property to go into foreclosure? if you're no longer able to afford the mortgage why not just sell for whatever you can get? | Seems like that would be the best option in any case but I'm clearly misunderstanding something. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3xxi5b/eli5_why_does_anyone_allow_their_property_to_go/ | {
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6yxi8b | why do we groan and make deep noises when lifting weights and in pain? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6yxi8b/eli5_why_do_we_groan_and_make_deep_noises_when/ | {
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6ep487 | why does exhaust smell different from car to car? | Older cars with loud mufflers smell different to me. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6ep487/eli5_why_does_exhaust_smell_different_from_car_to/ | {
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cvjzip | why do video games cost so much to make? | I always hear that Triple A video games cost millions to make why is that? Is it that all cost of workers? Does it cost money for a single person to make a game? Thanks in advance | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/cvjzip/eli5_why_do_video_games_cost_so_much_to_make/ | {
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1wv1ln | why is windows vista so hated? | I have absolutely no clue why Vista has become so hated over the years, and from personal experience with it, I really didn't find it bad at all. In fact, I actually liked it. So why all the hate?
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3mbyps | if states like co and others can legalize marijuana outside of the federal approval, why can't states like ms or al outlaw abortions in the same way? | I don't fully understand how the states were able to navigate the federal ban, but from a layman's perspective - if some states can figure out how to navigate the federal laws to get what THEY want, couldn't other states do the same?
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91wa94 | how do they lay the foundation for structures in water without it being pushed away by the water? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/91wa94/eli5_how_do_they_lay_the_foundation_for/ | {
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94d1ts | why do fizzy drinks sometimes release smoke when opened. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/94d1ts/eli5_why_do_fizzy_drinks_sometimes_release_smoke/ | {
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78x37t | why there does not seem to be a protected right to bear arms for any major country except the us? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/78x37t/eli5_why_there_does_not_seem_to_be_a_protected/ | {
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8lzj3g | why is atmospheric pressure high at the poles, but low at higher altitudes? | If the basic principle is that cold air is denser, therefore high pressure exists in lower temperature areas such as the poles, why do hilly areas which are cold experience low pressure?
EDIT: \(added to the question after receiving some replies\)
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3spu9f | how does a nuclear reactor keep lights on in my house? | So how does the reactor convert the radioactive materials into an electric current? How long does the material last and how much electricity will each "rod" produce? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3spu9f/eli5_how_does_a_nuclear_reactor_keep_lights_on_in/ | {
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2uuq9u | how can the brain produce thoughts, imagination, and the mental world if its physical? | Can't really explain it, its been bugging me | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2uuq9u/eli5_how_can_the_brain_produce_thoughts/ | {
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61n4fv | is vegan diet better (healthier) than omnivorous diet? why/why not? can babies and small children thrive on it? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/61n4fv/eli5_is_vegan_diet_better_healthier_than/ | {
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1ssstj | if led's have a longer lifespan than incandescent bulbs, why do led christmas lights die just as quickly as their shitty predecessors? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1ssstj/if_leds_have_a_longer_lifespan_than_incandescent/ | {
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ae41nm | how can anything apart from bacteria live in the bottom of the ocean? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ae41nm/eli5_how_can_anything_apart_from_bacteria_live_in/ | {
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k3swv | how do implosions work? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/k3swv/eli5_how_do_implosions_work/ | {
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1h4a1s | what makes thunderbolt different from usb, usb 2.0, usb 3.0, pcie, firewire, etc. isn't it all just metal touching metal, so more surface area = faster speeds? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1h4a1s/eli5_what_makes_thunderbolt_different_from_usb/ | {
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2ib6v5 | the contact rules in ice hockey | I'm watching *Miracle* on the advice of a redditor and it is really quite good, but as an Englishman I don't really understand the sport. Ice hockey is something that only really reaches our shores in cinematic form. A lot of it just seems like a fight. Can someone explain to me what is within the rules regarding physi... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2ib6v5/eli5_the_contact_rules_in_ice_hockey/ | {
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5qw0yw | what's the difference in meaning of the word "liberal" as in 1) liberal democracy and 2) liberal political candidate? | There seems to be significant overlap in fundamental Liberal social values (ala John Locke) and the 20th Century meaning of *liberal* (as opposed to *conservative*). But traditional political conservatives also embrace some of the Lockean Liberal values as well.
Is there a clear distinction between the two? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5qw0yw/eli5_whats_the_difference_in_meaning_of_the_word/ | {
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2pv6sm | why does the extra oxygen molecule make hydrogen peroxide more dangerous than water? | Why is it that hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) can be used as a bleach, and is dangerous to swallow or get in your eyes, etc. but it's really just water with an extra oxygen molecule? Is it not just H2O (water) + O (oxygen)? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2pv6sm/eli5_why_does_the_extra_oxygen_molecule_make/ | {
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jnp1m | magic eye images and why i can't see them! | I still remember actually being five and visiting the public library. I was trying to figure out one of those magic eye books and this prick could just look at it and see the picture in like 5 seconds.
How does it work and how can I figure out how to get in on seeing them? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/jnp1m/eli5_magic_eye_images_and_why_i_cant_see_them/ | {
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26awl0 | why does my face tingle and my eyes water sometimes when my mustache is played with? | When something brushes against it. it tingles like it is sensitive and even sometimes my eyes water. Just curious. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/26awl0/eli5why_does_my_face_tingle_and_my_eyes_water/ | {
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cagyk6 | why are kids so much better at learning and absorbing information than adults are? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/cagyk6/eli5_why_are_kids_so_much_better_at_learning_and/ | {
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c392ma | why is being fat looked down upon in asian cultures yet sumo wrestlers are fat and celebrated? | Thanks for the answers everyone | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/c392ma/eli5_why_is_being_fat_looked_down_upon_in_asian/ | {
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3k3sst | why do people with 1 asian (say chinese) parent and 1 western/white parent always look noticeably chinese? | Or is it simply because I'm white/Western I can see the Chinese side in them, but a Chinese person would swear they looked Western?
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8tvdcf | where did the trend of a s ranking being higher than an a ranking come from? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8tvdcf/eli5_where_did_the_trend_of_a_s_ranking_being/ | {
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5hdyn9 | why do laptops and other rechargeable devices shut off when there is still 5-15% battery still left. | Edit: Thanks for the explanations everyone. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5hdyn9/eli5_why_do_laptops_and_other_rechargeable/ | {
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20zmr4 | whats the advantage of a pension over just storing the money in a bank account | Whats the difference? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/20zmr4/eli5whats_the_advantage_of_a_pension_over_just/ | {
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1uwd0n | why does water pressure drop if its let to sit under pressure? | In firesprinkler systems it is necessary to pressurize the system for a test. If you put it to say 180 psi and come back the next day the pressure is significantly lower even with zero leaks | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1uwd0n/eli5_why_does_water_pressure_drop_if_its_let_to/ | {
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5s4wwo | why are all tv's on sale all of a sudden | I have been somewhat researching televisions and cant help to notice that most tv brands such as samsung and sony have dropped the prices of 4k tvs. Huge price drops too such as 400-500$ off. Isnt 4k suppose to be the new standard of televisions? Is this not the right time to buy a tv? I have not seen anything about 5k... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5s4wwo/eli5_why_are_all_tvs_on_sale_all_of_a_sudden/ | {
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3mc988 | gravity on earth explained using space-time (as opposed to massive things "attract") | I am trying to grasp the concept of how a massive object bending space-time affects how i experience gravity.
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e54et9 | what an ltd, a plc and an llp company is and the differences between them. | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/e54et9/eli5_what_an_ltd_a_plc_and_an_llp_company_is_and/ | {
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262605 | why can't cities use eminent domain to buy cable lines from internet companies and make them common? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/262605/eli5_why_cant_cities_use_eminent_domain_to_buy/ | {
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375d9u | why are seatbelt laws considered constitutional? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/375d9u/eli5_why_are_seatbelt_laws_considered/ | {
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19lbjq | why we don't have virtual reality yet. | I'm ready for some Johnny quest shit. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/19lbjq/eli5_why_we_dont_have_virtual_reality_yet/ | {
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912bgn | why is it when you drive for a long time your eyes get heavy and tired? | Physically not exhausted or tired but eyes just wanna drop. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/912bgn/eli5_why_is_it_when_you_drive_for_a_long_time/ | {
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5hh060 | how is botulinum toxin measured in safe doses for botox? | If 2 pounds of botulinum toxin could reportedly kill the world's population, how tiny of an amount must be used for for body application? How are these tiny amounts produced and measured? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5hh060/eli5_how_is_botulinum_toxin_measured_in_safe/ | {
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5ktjcm | why do babies instinctively clap their hands/applaude when they enjoy something? and is it related to adult humans giving applause? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5ktjcm/eli5_why_do_babies_instinctively_clap_their/ | {
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25dpen | what is the fcc thing in the usa that people are talking about? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/25dpen/eli5_what_is_the_fcc_thing_in_the_usa_that_people/ | {
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2dnyic | why do school teachers need a fundraiser every year for school supplies? | I have seen this my entire life. It makes no sense that your employer would habitually leave you without the equipment to do your job. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2dnyic/eli5_why_do_school_teachers_need_a_fundraiser/ | {
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9et6lv | host vs server vs client | This is not particular to websites (yes, I did a search and found that ELI5). I am referring to basic network terminology that I can explain to some 4th and 5th graders without getting too technical. Analogies would be great! | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9et6lv/eli5_host_vs_server_vs_client/ | {
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ccpt1e | engines | Quite a few questions:
1a) How does gearing work?
b) How can the fuel consumption not be higher at higher gears, as youre moving faster, therefore needing more fuel.
2) Turbos! What are they!
3) Electricity, how does the engine make power to charge stuff in the vehicle, is there a seperate generator?!?!?!
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9ie2pm | multiple sclerosis - why have we not found a cure for it yet? what is lacking in research? | I'm doing a class project on Sodium-based MRI and it's applications. I somehow stumbled onto a page on Multiple Sclerosis and I remembered hearing about MS in a lecture briefly a few years ago. I'm just wondering if anyone has any intimate knowledge on current research in this area and what is hindering progress on its... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9ie2pm/eli5_multiple_sclerosis_why_have_we_not_found_a/ | {
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3kf2s4 | what differentiates species, e.g. how do we know homo naledi is different enough? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3kf2s4/eli5_what_differentiates_species_eg_how_do_we/ | {
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5gxzdi | why do some people become more attractive to you the more you see them? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5gxzdi/eli5_why_do_some_people_become_more_attractive_to/ | {
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1uwf5p | how long after a global catastrophe would things like gps and satphones work? | Assuming a catastrophe on a global scale that eliminated the power grid and cellular networks, how long do you think the existing global positioning satellites and the satellites that are used for SatPhones would be able to function without maintenance or replacement? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1uwf5p/eli5_how_long_after_a_global_catastrophe_would/ | {
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1o1enf | how are the drive shafts on submarines water tight? | How are the drive shafts on submarines water tight, but able to freely rotate even at high pressures ? What about the joints on nuit suits ?
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1k7ajv | how exactly does a fetus just "switch over" to breathing on its own during birth. while in the uterus, it gets o2 from the placenta and umbilical cord. then what happens at birth to just causes the switch to be flipped and the lungs to start taking in o2? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1k7ajv/eli5_how_exactly_does_a_fetus_just_switch_over_to/ | {
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2ugycx | when to use heat vs cold on an injury? | So I'm trying to figure out when to use a hot compression vs an ice bath or etc. Are certain injuries better with either one? Is a combination always the best method? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2ugycx/eli5when_to_use_heat_vs_cold_on_an_injury/ | {
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8ybmqe | how do photoshoppers and video editors accurately recreate the scene behind a person or object that they have removed from a piece of media? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8ybmqe/eli5_how_do_photoshoppers_and_video_editors/ | {
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23u4zg | why do solid batteries seem to 'charge' when you hit them? or they don't? | I'm talking about AA and that sort | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/23u4zg/eli5why_do_solid_batteries_seem_to_charge_when/ | {
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7j6jun | why is utc 0 set on the uk? is it just a replacement for gmt? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7j6jun/eli5_why_is_utc_0_set_on_the_uk_is_it_just_a/ | {
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1oxnc4 | what does "suing" somebody mean in us law? | Someone claimed one company sued another, and I said the filed an "opposition for the trademark" -- he said they were, essentially, the same thing and that suing just means to "institute legal proceedings against (a person or institution)"
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cu9qjk | why median and mean are used at different times to display data. | For example I was watching a video and they mentioned a number for the median pay for a position, and I wondered why they didn’t use average. If it’s to prevent data from being skewed by outliers then why isn’t median being used all the time to depict the “average” | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/cu9qjk/eli5_why_median_and_mean_are_used_at_different/ | {
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2mno5e | why don't animals from different areas in the world look different (why are there no "asian dogs" for example) | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2mno5e/eli5_why_dont_animals_from_different_areas_in_the/ | {
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axmfp6 | what is the difference between all of the usb types? (usb 3, type c, lightning, etc.) | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/axmfp6/eli5_what_is_the_difference_between_all_of_the/ | {
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zul3p | plagiarizing | When does it become plagiarizing if you cite sources? If you don't cite? Do you have to reword the information? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/zul3p/eli5_plagiarizing/ | {
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2cikck | how do scientists calculate the path of space probes such as the voyager probes? | It would seem like there would be so many things that could hit it. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2cikck/eli5how_do_scientists_calculate_the_path_of_space/ | {
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38ow88 | viruses are crazy small. why don't they pass right through your skin? | As I understand it, you can come in contact with blood from someone who is HIV positive and you're unlikely to get it unless you have an open wound or it enters your body through another opening. Why not pass through the skin? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/38ow88/eli5_viruses_are_crazy_small_why_dont_they_pass/ | {
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t0d09 | why do you dream less as you get older? | Why do you dream less as you get older? Can you do anything to dream more than usual? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/t0d09/eli5_why_do_you_dream_less_as_you_get_older/ | {
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3ux98h | why does michellin, a tire manufacturer, give out stars to fine dinning restaurants? | I never understood the relation of these two. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3ux98h/eli5_why_does_michellin_a_tire_manufacturer_give/ | {
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1klix0 | why don't vocal microphones pick up the sounds of the imstruments? | You would think the instruments would be loud enough to be picked up by the microphones. How do they stop that happening? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1klix0/eli5_why_dont_vocal_microphones_pick_up_the/ | {
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74lb3d | how is it possible for you to be able to feel a arm or finger etc that's been reattached to the body? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/74lb3d/eli5_how_is_it_possible_for_you_to_be_able_to/ | {
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4ujqjx | why does bayern munchen/munich have the 2 names, and which one is "correct"? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4ujqjx/eli5_why_does_bayern_munchenmunich_have_the_2/ | {
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fr0qfk | why do crispy food (such as fried chicken, biscuits) lose its crispiness when left in the open for a certain amount of time? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/fr0qfk/eli5_why_do_crispy_food_such_as_fried_chicken/ | {
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sxhww | why judas sold/betrayed jesus. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/sxhww/eli5_why_judas_soldbetrayed_jesus/ | {
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1ewwrs | the difference between ipv4 and ipv6 | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1ewwrs/eli5_the_difference_between_ipv4_and_ipv6/ | {
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3jbw4q | why is there not (really) a true international government? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3jbw4q/eli5_why_is_there_not_really_a_true_international/ | {
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1zh65w | to the drag racing enthusiast, why does the car with the slower time win sometimes? | I know nothing about racing technicalities, or cars really, and the wikipedia explanation confuses me
NHRA 1000 feet races, for example | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1zh65w/eli5to_the_drag_racing_enthusiast_why_does_the/ | {
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5qbn11 | what does it mean that the us dollar is backed by silver/gold? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5qbn11/eli5_what_does_it_mean_that_the_us_dollar_is/ | {
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12795a | how come prosecutors are paid for by the state? with that being the case, shouldn't defense attorneys also be paid for by the government? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/12795a/eli5_how_come_prosecutors_are_paid_for_by_the/ | {
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4l8hbl | why does the spelling bee tend to be dominated by indian and asain kids? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4l8hbl/eli5why_does_the_spelling_bee_tend_to_be/ | {
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29zgr4 | why are we destroying the rainforest? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/29zgr4/eli5_why_are_we_destroying_the_rainforest/ | {
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36886w | why do batteries start working again if i roll them or turn the device off and on? | I noticed my toothbrush battery died the other day but if I keep turning it off and on with a few hours between, it's weaker but it works for a few more seconds | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/36886w/eli5_why_do_batteries_start_working_again_if_i/ | {
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24iuih | just what the heck is "psychogeography"? | I've had a look on wikipedia etc as well as searched, and I can only find gibberish explanations that probably only make sense if one already knows what psychogeography is. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/24iuih/eli5_just_what_the_heck_is_psychogeography/ | {
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1ixlrc | (as an american) why is freedom of speech protected from the government, but not corporations? | Question asked in light of Tumblr's new policies on NSFW-related blogs. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1ixlrc/eli5_as_an_american_why_is_freedom_of_speech/ | {
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380gy9 | what is the problem with a lot of consumer debt? | Apart from the fact that people may lose assets if they fail to repay or the business will lose out on money if the debtor fails to repay , what else is wrong with it? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/380gy9/eli5_what_is_the_problem_with_a_lot_of_consumer/ | {
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5vgc97 | why is there a num lock key on the keyboard? in what situation would you not want the number keys to work? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5vgc97/eli5_why_is_there_a_num_lock_key_on_the_keyboard/ | {
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1lan97 | why do moles/birthmarks stick around if skin replaces itself every so often? | Also, how does increased exposure to the sun over a long period of time raise skin cancer rates if skin regenerates anyway? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1lan97/why_do_molesbirthmarks_stick_around_if_skin/ | {
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49pzit | in a full screen video, how come you can hide the cursor to the right and bottom of a video but not the top and left? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/49pzit/eli5_in_a_full_screen_video_how_come_you_can_hide/ | {
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1q7u99 | how is it no purchase necessary on those boxes you must open to win? | And presumably you must purchase the box to open it... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1q7u99/how_is_it_no_purchase_necessary_on_those_boxes/ | {
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4dicwn | why aren't my muscles growing right after i'm done with working out? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4dicwn/eli5_why_arent_my_muscles_growing_right_after_im/ | {
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ciuwpm | why are five cent coins often larger than ten cent coins? | For us Americans, we know that dimes are smaller than nickels. But I was just in Europe and the EU 10 cent coin is also smaller than the 5 cent coin. Why is that? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ciuwpm/eli5_why_are_five_cent_coins_often_larger_than/ | {
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6ev2am | what is the logic behind the morse code pattern? i want to memorize it, but it all seems so random. is there any way besides just learning each letter? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6ev2am/eli5_what_is_the_logic_behind_the_morse_code/ | {
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1jwwe7 | what would it mean if the us were to have no debt | Let say magically our debt is paid, nothing out of our pockets. How does that change things in the world, in our country, in our lives? Does gas prices go down? Do I get paid more? Less taxes? No war? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1jwwe7/eli5what_would_it_mean_if_the_us_were_to_have_no/ | {
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2s85j9 | regarding rotation in space: i've read already asked questions, but something is still bothering me about rotating bodies. | I understand rotational reference frames are not valid for relative measurements because they are under acceleration etc. (sort of). What I don't understand is how we can know how fast the earth or any space object is spinning not relative to other bodies, but to its own "rest state." It appears that earth spins 365 ti... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2s85j9/eli5_regarding_rotation_in_space_ive_read_already/ | {
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4f0vkm | once an animal is declared extinct is there a possibility of reappearing ? on what basis is a species declared extinct ? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4f0vkm/eli5_once_an_animal_is_declared_extinct_is_there/ | {
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11e0i7 | why can an internet connection sometimes stop working with no visible cause? why would disconnecting and reconnecting fix it? what changed? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/11e0i7/eli5_why_can_an_internet_connection_sometimes/ | {
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89ki2y | what does it mean when they say an audio mixer has 2 bus? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/89ki2y/eli5_what_does_it_mean_when_they_say_an_audio/ | {
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