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2qn45a | why is swiss chocolate such as lindt cool in the center of the chocolate? | ^ | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2qn45a/eli5_why_is_swiss_chocolate_such_as_lindt_cool_in/ | {
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7kabsi | why should you not drink sugar containing stuff at night? you do it at daytime in between the two times of brushing your teeths as well. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7kabsi/eli5_why_should_you_not_drink_sugar_containing/ | {
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5hcvtu | the difference between polarizing and circular polarizing filters | Polarizing and circular polarizing filters for photography; won't a polarizing filter have the same effect when you rotate it? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5hcvtu/eli5_the_difference_between_polarizing_and/ | {
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1xm490 | what exactly does lsd do to your brain? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1xm490/eli5_what_exactly_does_lsd_do_to_your_brain/ | {
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6okpzf | why does singing louder make it easier for higher pitches to come out? | Follow-up: how is falsetto different? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6okpzf/eli5_why_does_singing_louder_make_it_easier_for/ | {
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1jz8v1 | solar systems, galaxies, the universe; what's the difference? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1jz8v1/eli5_solar_systems_galaxies_the_universe_whats/ | {
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3d3fp6 | why do some countries have ".co.xx" domain system, while others have ". xx" ? e. g. ._url_0_ /.us | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3d3fp6/eli5_why_do_some_countries_have_coxx_domain/ | {
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2my4xb | why a bunch of people who can't sing can harmonize in big groups? | When one person sings, they often really stink. However a bunch of talentless people sound really good in a choir or similar settings. Why is this? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2my4xb/eli5why_a_bunch_of_people_who_cant_sing_can/ | {
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239eqq | what did we think about as a baby before we knew words? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/239eqq/eli5_what_did_we_think_about_as_a_baby_before_we/ | {
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5vvrit | what's going on when wild animals are being friendly to humans? | I've seen videos of humans that have raise wild animals since they were young and they hold a close relationship that the wild animal doesn't attack them. They're always show playing and hugging with each other. Then you hear of stories like the lady whose chimp attacked her and destroyed her face. What's going on in t... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5vvrit/eli5_whats_going_on_when_wild_animals_are_being/ | {
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bmetbe | why can’t we just go back to using whatever materials we used before plastic? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/bmetbe/eli5_why_cant_we_just_go_back_to_using_whatever/ | {
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2337mh | why can't we just choose channels we want instead of having to pick a whole package when getting satellite tv? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2337mh/eli5why_cant_we_just_choose_channels_we_want/ | {
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6s7k70 | the vlan in networking | I have tried several times to understand what a vlan is, but sadly, I guess I need a simplified version of it. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6s7k70/eli5_the_vlan_in_networking/ | {
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tufkq | the whole notion of time moving slower at extreme speeds. | I must stress the explain like I'm 5 part. Seriously, I can wrap my head around the supermassive cosmic bodies and I can sort of grasp the idea of quantum bullshits, but time dilation is totally nuts to me. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/tufkq/eli5_the_whole_notion_of_time_moving_slower_at/ | {
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3jvjjb | why is mixing different oil types/viscosity bad for an engine? exa. mixing 5w30 with 10w30 oil | Oil manufacturers make a point of saying that you should not mix oils of different viscosities/weights with each other. Also, you're not supposed to mix synthetic with mineral oils in an engine. Aside from the obvious "we want you to buy OUR stuff only," is there a legitimate reason that I shouldn't mix viscosity oil... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3jvjjb/eli5_why_is_mixing_different_oil_typesviscosity/ | {
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3nd06z | why flash memory is always in multiples of 8 (256gb, 512gb) while hard drives use a round number? (250gb, 500gb) | And also, since the value advertised isnt the actual storage provided, why dont manufacturers include slightly more storage so as to provide the actual advertised storage? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3nd06z/eli5_why_flash_memory_is_always_in_multiples_of_8/ | {
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a7bynn | why do you wrap/cover food when you put it in the refrigerator? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/a7bynn/eli5_why_do_you_wrapcover_food_when_you_put_it_in/ | {
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u0a4m | obama's budget and why it was rejected. | For the last two years the Senate has rejected Obama's budget proposal 99-0. I can see the Republicans opposing it, but why do the Democrats oppose it as well? What's in this thing? (Preferably use/source specific numbers). | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/u0a4m/eli5_obamas_budget_and_why_it_was_rejected/ | {
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yuz0j | why exactly is everyone on reddit angry at apple? | I understand they just won their patent suit but what exactly was in the suit and why is it seen as unfair? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/yuz0j/eli5_why_exactly_is_everyone_on_reddit_angry_at/ | {
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6enj6p | why when you're working out and you're struggling to finish a set it helps to close your eyes. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6enj6p/eli5_why_when_youre_working_out_and_youre/ | {
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3om6qa | why do some guys just send pictures of their junk to almost every girl they meet? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3om6qa/eli5_why_do_some_guys_just_send_pictures_of_their/ | {
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9zeukv | standard deviations, standard error of mean, confidence intervals and p value. | I have a really big exam at university in a few weeks, it's a Research Methods in Nursing exam. I am having real trouble getting my head around these statistics terms. I have searched the sub and looked at some answers but I still can't get a solid grip of them. It's probably worth mentioning I am dyslexic. Any help an... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9zeukv/eli5_standard_deviations_standard_error_of_mean/ | {
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4jkb9d | is there real scientific evidence that marijuana has significant medicinal properties or is unreliable information being promoted in the interest of legalization? | Pretty much just that. Is there strong scientific evidence it has medicinal properties, and if so, what are those properties?
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2wkn0x | what are 'blank' brain cells doing while waiting around to record/archive new memories that should last a lifetime? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2wkn0x/eli5_what_are_blank_brain_cells_doing_while/ | {
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4auz3j | why did some ancient civilizations, f.e. the egyptians, seem to use the same distinct art style for centuries or even millennia? | Art, especially in the last 700 years or so, seems to got through a lot of trends and transformations, how come it was so stagnant and distinct when it came to the ancient Egyptians, Greek, Mayans, etc.? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4auz3j/eli5why_did_some_ancient_civilizations_fe_the/ | {
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91kbdo | why do some fighter jets need two "pilots" while other only need one while doing the same task? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/91kbdo/eli5_why_do_some_fighter_jets_need_two_pilots/ | {
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1c1xun | the recent kissinger cables leak | From what I understand, Wikileaks recently leaked a TON of information about some shady sh*t that went down under Henry Kissinger's watch during Nixon and Ford's administration. It's all really over my head, hence the request to ELI5. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1c1xun/eli5_the_recent_kissinger_cables_leak/ | {
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a11dvn | why is china such a big source of income for films internationally (as opposed to india, europe, etc?) | I understand that China has recently had a boom in the size of its middle class, but... does this really translate to more movie-ticket-buying power than wealthier places (like Europe) or other populous places (like India)? Why is it that China makes up such a large portion of a film's international take? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/a11dvn/eli5_why_is_china_such_a_big_source_of_income_for/ | {
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bl9iwc | why does everything deteriorate slower in the cold? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/bl9iwc/eli5_why_does_everything_deteriorate_slower_in/ | {
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1x9ezc | how do apps that guess things such as "akinator genie" work | Recently I downloaded this app called the Akinator Genie, and basically you think of a character (real or fictional), answer a series of questions with either "yes", "no", "dont know", "probably", or "probably not", then after around 10 or 15 questions it will 9 times out of 10 guess who you are thinking of. I mean we ... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1x9ezc/eli5_how_do_apps_that_guess_things_such_as/ | {
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3orclu | why doesn't the us just bomb the oil production and cut off isis revenue? | _URL_0_ | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3orclu/eli5_why_doesnt_the_us_just_bomb_the_oil/ | {
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37q6wz | why are videos and movies easier for the gpu to show compared to games? | for example, my igpu allows me to watch a 1080p 60fps video on youtube perfectly, but cant let me play good games because it sucks.
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elnaic | if the dollar is the strongest its been in a while, why isn't stuff getting cheaper? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/elnaic/eli5_if_the_dollar_is_the_strongest_its_been_in_a/ | {
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22y6n0 | if men who are transitioning into women can grow breasts when given hormones, what would happen to a woman's breasts if she took the same hormones? | Would there be no effect? I know women have hormone therapy for menopause but what would happen if a mestruating woman took them? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/22y6n0/eli5_if_men_who_are_transitioning_into_women_can/ | {
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b15qgj | why is the bottom of an iceberg a different color and opacity than the top? | When you see pictures of flipped icebergs, the ice that was under water is always a deep blue and much more translucent than the white ice we're used to seeing up top. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/b15qgj/eli5_why_is_the_bottom_of_an_iceberg_a_different/ | {
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32ufml | why do nordic countries score so high in many qualities? why can't other countries follow? | Education in Finland, happiness in Denmark, tolerance in Sweden. Overall democratic power and the state of politics in any of the Nordic nations. What's the deal? I mean I know these countries must have problems, but in the statistic journals they almost always come out on top for some of the most important values in q... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/32ufml/eli5_why_do_nordic_countries_score_so_high_in/ | {
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3d4uzb | anti depressants? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3d4uzb/eli5_anti_depressants/ | {
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1tx71g | what does fake it till you make it mean | I don't get it when poople say 'fake it till you make it' when talking about confidence. How would one 'fake' confidence ? If I am able to act confidently by 'faking' it, how different is that to actually acting confidently? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1tx71g/eli5_what_does_fake_it_till_you_make_it_mean/ | {
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1rnsto | the ellsberg paradox | I somewhat understand, but could anyone make it clearer?
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227isa | whenever i see a picture of a dog that has gone through chemo for cancer they always have their fur? why don't they lose it like humans lose their hair? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/227isa/eli5_whenever_i_see_a_picture_of_a_dog_that_has/ | {
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1rzobh | what determines an official generation? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1rzobh/what_determines_an_official_generation/ | {
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6gmc9a | why has the us not had a dictator yet? | Many other countries have had similar government structures yet they've had elected leaders manipulate the system to either amend the constitution so that they can serve forever or they use the military to seize power. Why has this not happened in the US? I can definitely think of several opportunities that a president... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6gmc9a/eli5_why_has_the_us_not_had_a_dictator_yet/ | {
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6if2e7 | when we walk or press surfaces hard are we killing viruses and bacteria like some unseeing giants of a microverse or are they too small for us to physically affect? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6if2e7/eli5_when_we_walk_or_press_surfaces_hard_are_we/ | {
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1mb9ex | when will the switch to 128-bit computing occur? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1mb9ex/eli5_when_will_the_switch_to_128bit_computing/ | {
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dh3z0f | how does our immune system know when to stop at an open wound? how are the white blood cells able to fight an infection if the current of the blood would push them away? | When you get an open wound, white blood cells would move to the area. But considering the fact that blood flows in one way, how do the white blood cells get there? And if they do, how do they not get pushed away by the current? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/dh3z0f/eli5_how_does_our_immune_system_know_when_to_stop/ | {
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22we13 | why does pizza taste so different than cheezy bread dipped in marinara sauce? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/22we13/eli5why_does_pizza_taste_so_different_than_cheezy/ | {
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5qncvh | when a scheduled amputa is undertaken of a major limb such as an arm or a leg - what happens to the limb after the operation ? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5qncvh/eli5_when_a_scheduled_amputa_is_undertaken_of_a/ | {
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3dmfjc | why did it take 3 years to convict james holmes of a mass murder that he clearly commited? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3dmfjc/eli5_why_did_it_take_3_years_to_convict_james/ | {
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f86760 | what is happening when blood clots, at a cellular level? does blood expand as it clots? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/f86760/eli5_what_is_happening_when_blood_clots_at_a/ | {
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3acd2o | how do identical twins grow to be different heights? | If they both come from the same egg and height is genetic, how can one twin end up being taller? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3acd2o/eli5_how_do_identical_twins_grow_to_be_different/ | {
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17nxid | what is the benefit to the companies that provide free webmail? | I don't understand why companies like google and yahoo offer free email service. What do they get out of it? Is it just name brand awareness, like if a lot of people hear about or use gmail, they'll be more likely to use the Google search engine? Or is there more to it? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/17nxid/eli5_what_is_the_benefit_to_the_companies_that/ | {
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1lrhvc | what is the difference between a bullpup rifle and a carbine? | What is the reason of having bullpup weapons and carbines? Don't they essentially serve the same purpose? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1lrhvc/eli5_what_is_the_difference_between_a_bullpup/ | {
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8s6dnk | why are footpaths predominantly made of concrete? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8s6dnk/eli5_why_are_footpaths_predominantly_made_of/ | {
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2aehag | how are earbuds able to produce deep bass sounds when concerts use massive speaker boxes to produce bass? | Always wondered how my tiny earbuds are able to produce decent enough bass, yet I've seen bass and sub-bass speakers the size of a large dog (or human?) in order to produce those heavy bass sounds. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2aehag/eli5_how_are_earbuds_able_to_produce_deep_bass/ | {
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bf5r7o | why are most women crazy about shoes? is there a reason? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/bf5r7o/eli5_why_are_most_women_crazy_about_shoes_is/ | {
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b9qwfh | how much per on average do you pee every pee? max capacity of the bladder ? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/b9qwfh/eli5_how_much_per_on_average_do_you_pee_every_pee/ | {
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5cdepw | how is sound stored in a file and reproduced back? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5cdepw/eli5_how_is_sound_stored_in_a_file_and_reproduced/ | {
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800tbf | how does rogue planet pso j318.5-22 have a temperature of over 800* celsius, despite orbiting no star? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/800tbf/eli5_how_does_rogue_planet_pso_j318522_have_a/ | {
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8t7bmv | hegel's theory of aesthetics and its relation to the sacred. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8t7bmv/eli5_hegels_theory_of_aesthetics_and_its_relation/ | {
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4f3nha | why do some straight women enjoy watching lesbian porn? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4f3nha/eli5_why_do_some_straight_women_enjoy_watching/ | {
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2q6p7d | why are people hesitant to give cash for christmas, and instead give things like gift cards which usually require cash to purchase anyway? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2q6p7d/eli5_why_are_people_hesitant_to_give_cash_for/ | {
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3wfkg0 | i speak english. if i time traveled to great britain (or any english speaking country) in the 1700s, could i understand them? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3wfkg0/eli5_i_speak_english_if_i_time_traveled_to_great/ | {
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4oz9bi | if flux keeps hot metal from reacting with the air when welding, what protects it from reacting with the water when welding underwater? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4oz9bi/eli5_if_flux_keeps_hot_metal_from_reacting_with/ | {
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41spsk | what is the unreal engine and how do people remake older games on it with better graphics? is it just the same game with better rendering? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/41spsk/eli5_what_is_the_unreal_engine_and_how_do_people/ | {
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3e375y | the myths about microwaves | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3e375y/eli5_the_myths_about_microwaves/ | {
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7h7cp2 | how having hereditary cancer genes doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll get cancer? how can you not get cancer if you have these genes? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7h7cp2/eli5_how_having_hereditary_cancer_genes_doesnt/ | {
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d88ad2 | what differentiates a usb from an aux, from an ethernet, from an hdmi if they're all just wires and insulation? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/d88ad2/eli5_what_differentiates_a_usb_from_an_aux_from/ | {
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1pbix1 | how was the internet created with out the internet. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1pbix1/eli5how_was_the_internet_created_with_out_the/ | {
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kg3cs | relevant eli5: temper tantrums, rage, anger, and frustration | Why does my brain feel compelled to start hitting things whenever I'm angry, and why do I sort of feel better and sort of feel worse when I do? Why do I feel a tension when I get angry but attempt to calm myself down? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/kg3cs/relevant_eli5_temper_tantrums_rage_anger_and/ | {
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aft4gq | as babies we learn to drink from a bottle while lying down, but as adults we easily choke on a small sip of water. at what point do we lose the ability to drink while lying down? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/aft4gq/eli5_as_babies_we_learn_to_drink_from_a_bottle/ | {
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1zn214 | how can people say that obama has been bad for the economy when the economy is by almost every metric better than it was when bush left office? | 1. The Dow is at a sustained value of 15-16,000 which is an all-time average high. I remember right before 9/11 it was around 11,000 and dipped down to 8,000. It didn't break 10,000 until after Obama was sworn in.
2. Business--especially the automotive industry--is booming and seeing record profits. Every few months ... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1zn214/eli5_how_can_people_say_that_obama_has_been_bad/ | {
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5585ne | what keeps natural forces such as gravity from changing over time? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5585ne/eli5_what_keeps_natural_forces_such_as_gravity/ | {
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3zba4y | what are raw files | Got a camera for Christmas. Why does every manufacturer have a different file extension, are the files contents different between cameras? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3zba4y/eli5_what_are_raw_files/ | {
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23u69g | what would it take to shut down the internet? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/23u69g/eli5_what_would_it_take_to_shut_down_the_internet/ | {
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3iurk5 | why does american food have so much sweet and/or sour food compared to other cuisine? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3iurk5/eli5_why_does_american_food_have_so_much_sweet/ | {
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2n0agl | why do i find it easier to jog up 2-3 flights of stairs than walk? | (This is similar to other ELI5's but I haven't quite found what I'm looking for) I think about this question daily climbing up 5 flights of stairs at school. If no one is around I jog up them because I find it easier and actually find myself less out of breath at the end. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2n0agl/eli5_why_do_i_find_it_easier_to_jog_up_23_flights/ | {
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5p9smu | has science ever looked into the paranormal? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5p9smu/eli5_has_science_ever_looked_into_the_paranormal/ | {
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5z73g6 | the turkey/netherlands diplomatic tensions | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5z73g6/eli5_the_turkeynetherlands_diplomatic_tensions/ | {
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dthkgk | the intentions and consequences of california’s proposition 13. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/dthkgk/eli5_the_intentions_and_consequences_of/ | {
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1t36nm | how does diplomatic immunity work? how could that indian diplomat be arrested in nyc if there is such a thing? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1t36nm/eli5_how_does_diplomatic_immunity_work_how_could/ | {
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6r0m5p | how do we not find an island of garbage the size of mexico sooner? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6r0m5p/eli5_how_do_we_not_find_an_island_of_garbage_the/ | {
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1yr4b5 | why do governments respond to peaceful protests with violence if they know it will only make things escalate? | This question is mostly informed by the recent situation in Venezuela. It seems like the government could have just let the protesters have their day of fun, then go back to their homes and daily lives.
Instead, they responded with violence, escalating the situation into an international spectacle that's out of contro... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1yr4b5/eli5_why_do_governments_respond_to_peaceful/ | {
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8v7g0w | why are baker's hats shaped the way they are? | They're mushroom shaped, which seems like a waste of cloth. Is there a practical reason, or just traditional like chef hats? I've heard chef toques have something to do with " number of ways to cook an egg." | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8v7g0w/eli5_why_are_bakers_hats_shaped_the_way_they_are/ | {
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346rns | facebook and youtube likes - are people begging for them for an actual reason? | EVERYWHERE, I am constantly spammed with "Like us on Facebook" or "Click like and subscribe!!!1one!"
Is this metric actually tied to any sort of benefit? Subscribers I understand because of YouTube's monetary side and more viewers = more dollars. But does having 1M likes get you something that 10 doesn't? I get the fe... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/346rns/eli5_facebook_and_youtube_likes_are_people/ | {
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1ray8f | what is a sawed-off shotgun and how does it work? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1ray8f/eli5_what_is_a_sawedoff_shotgun_and_how_does_it/ | {
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54o2ie | how is mortgage interest calculated? | I understand that if I borrow say $200,000 at 3% I'm not giving the bank $6000 (3% of $200,000) to borrow that amount, I am paying more like $100,000. How is this calculated and broken down into payments? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/54o2ie/eli5_how_is_mortgage_interest_calculated/ | {
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2er1hb | why am i experiencing withdrawal symptoms after not going to the gym for a week? | I simply crave to work out, I can't sleep, I'm anxious all the time and I can't seem to calm down. I haven't experienced these symptoms since I quit smoking. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2er1hb/eli5_why_am_i_experiencing_withdrawal_symptoms/ | {
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1t3qd6 | i had to study all night recently and was surprised by how effective a small energy drink was at keeping me awake. what are the health costs of these products? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1t3qd6/eli5_i_had_to_study_all_night_recently_and_was/ | {
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4svubj | why haven't we bred crops with weeds yet? | I work and study in the agricultural sector and I've always wondered why we haven't tried breeding crops with weeds. Being in a drought has also exemplified my question even more. The corn and wheat and vegetable crops are dying with the minimal water we receive, however the lambs quarters and pig weeds seem to be thri... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4svubj/eli5_why_havent_we_bred_crops_with_weeds_yet/ | {
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6rh3b1 | how do tv shows and movies that have tattooed characters make sure the tattoo is identical and in the same spots every time they are reapplied? | You would think eventually someone would screw up and the tattoo would be different in two different scenes or episodes. It seems almost impossible to make it the same each and every time. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6rh3b1/eli5_how_do_tv_shows_and_movies_that_have/ | {
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37an3x | why does father's day not seem to garner as much attention as say, st. patrick's day or mother's day in the us? | My father has always been a role model on not only how to be a balanced man, but on how to be a good human being. What happened to this day that it doesn't seem as popular as other American holidays? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/37an3x/eli5_why_does_fathers_day_not_seem_to_garner_as/ | {
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4icbrz | why do some people refer to themselves in 3rd person on linkedin or their personal website? | I have a LinkedIn profile and a personal portfolio site, and I always refer to myself in 1st person if I'm writing about myself and what I've done. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4icbrz/eli5_why_do_some_people_refer_to_themselves_in/ | {
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cqeo40 | why can’t dolphins and whales survive outside of water if they can’t breathe underwater anyways? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/cqeo40/eli5_why_cant_dolphins_and_whales_survive_outside/ | {
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1gfk3p | what are the arguments for the non-existence of reverse-racism? | I've been reading some blog posts about "dread locks" on white people being perceived as racist. One of the posts is from a girl who believes that reverse-racism is not possible but she doesn't go on to explain why. I've only ever heard this argument once before in high school from someone who couldn't articulate why h... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1gfk3p/eli5_what_are_the_arguments_for_the_nonexistence/ | {
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1evf0o | why do cars still have pedals | It seems that by now we should be able to control these things with our hands. I realize that there are cars you don't need feet to operate, but why haven't these been mass produced for the general populace? I feel like I would feel safer with control of my vehicle in my hands rather than my feet. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1evf0o/eli5_why_do_cars_still_have_pedals/ | {
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321lpu | why do we still use such small bricks to build such large buildings? | Just something I'm wondering. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/321lpu/eli5_why_do_we_still_use_such_small_bricks_to/ | {
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3ziyte | can anyone explain to me what a "zero-sum" game is? | In any context, whether it be economic, political, social, etc. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3ziyte/eli5_can_anyone_explain_to_me_what_a_zerosum_game/ | {
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82771n | if no millennial can afford to get on the property ladder just who exactly is going to own the houses and businesses when all the baby boomers are dead? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/82771n/eli5_if_no_millennial_can_afford_to_get_on_the/ | {
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b7qmdp | if someone can do a single push-up, why can’t they bench press their own body weight? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/b7qmdp/eli5_if_someone_can_do_a_single_pushup_why_cant/ | {
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5o1bq8 | how does the postal service machinery know the correct amount of postage has been put on via stamps? especially with old postage stamps, or a many small currency stamps. | When I put a stamp on the envelope, how does the machinery know the correct amount / how much postage has been placed on the envelope? Is each stamp micro-printed with a code the machinery can read as the value, or does the machinery have a database of every stamp and it's proper value? And what about small packages wi... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5o1bq8/eli5_how_does_the_postal_service_machinery_know/ | {
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"The usps is very outdated and playing catch up they aren't good at catching it and rely on the workers a lot to catch it . They use to be really terrible and I know people who would ship out dozens of packages daily all at 1 lb no matter what and... | [] | [] | [
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