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6g4dlt | do the effects of nicotine increase like alcohol? | For example, does smoking 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 cigarettes within the same time frame feel different? What about vaping? Does 15 puffs of 6 mg nicotine feel different than 15 puffs of 18 mg nicotine? What about 30, 60, 120 puffs? Basically, do the effects of nicotine increase indefinitely like alcohol, or is there a cutoff ... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6g4dlt/eli5_do_the_effects_of_nicotine_increase_like/ | {
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8j5jbq | why is there landscaping in parking lots? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8j5jbq/eli5_why_is_there_landscaping_in_parking_lots/ | {
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65ip23 | why do some birds like shiny objects? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/65ip23/eli5_why_do_some_birds_like_shiny_objects/ | {
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25aspl | why do nail clippers "launch" the clippings? | It's more pronounced on dry, springier nails. I get how the "snap" at the end is a sort of release of energy, but how does that fire them out sideways? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/25aspl/eli5_why_do_nail_clippers_launch_the_clippings/ | {
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1og3in | why do radio stations only play singles? | Why are the other songs on albums not played on the radio? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1og3in/eli5_why_do_radio_stations_only_play_singles/ | {
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72n1x0 | why can't a doctor "put down" a human like how a vet can put down a dog to end their suffering? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/72n1x0/why_cant_a_doctor_put_down_a_human_like_how_a_vet/ | {
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akju2z | what makes headphones with the same frequency range sound different? | Apart from frequency range, what makes one headphone sound different from another? For example, the common criticism about Beats being too bass heavy. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/akju2z/eli5what_makes_headphones_with_the_same_frequency/ | {
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2v6gzl | ctrl-alt-del to login? | Windows computers can be configured to require entry of the key combination before it will prompt you for login credentials... Why? What does this do to enhance digital security?
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p4dzy | the reason behind that sudden and intense fear when misstepping on a staircase in the dark | We've all had that feeling before. You're just walking up the stairs in the dark for whatever reason and you can't see anything. You go to step onto the last step only to realize there IS no last step! You've already reached the top! Suddenly terror takes over. Your stomach drops as your foot hits nothing and it feels ... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/p4dzy/eli5_the_reason_behind_that_sudden_and_intense/ | {
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5e4uz4 | why aren't ovens and microwaves a standardized so they are all the same? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5e4uz4/eli5why_arent_ovens_and_microwaves_a_standardized/ | {
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d41si8 | most electronic wires are small and flexible, so why are electrical wires so thick and rigid? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/d41si8/eli5_most_electronic_wires_are_small_and_flexible/ | {
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66683b | if mushrooms/fungi grow in decomposing material, why is it safe to eat them without washing them with water? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/66683b/eli5_if_mushroomsfungi_grow_in_decomposing/ | {
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apau3y | why arent there city compost/biodegradable waste programs similar to recycling and trash rather than just sending it all to the landfill? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/apau3y/eli5_why_arent_there_city_compostbiodegradable/ | {
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dv1yc4 | why does butter taste good but spoiled milk tastes bad? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/dv1yc4/eli5_why_does_butter_taste_good_but_spoiled_milk/ | {
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5a2bj4 | why do photos of the earth never show the massive amount of satellites ? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5a2bj4/eli5_why_do_photos_of_the_earth_never_show_the/ | {
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2p09th | why don't doctors collect hiv infected blood at all? | I understand that giving a transfusion to a non-infected patient would be automatically giving them HIV, but could HIV infected blood be transfused into a patient that already has HIV? There could be a system for storage of this blood, different packaging with big yellow labels on and such. My main question is would th... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2p09th/eli5_why_dont_doctors_collect_hiv_infected_blood/ | {
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3oitp1 | if there is an infinite number of universes with alternative realities, how come there isn't one where a form of travel has been created allowing them to contact us? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3oitp1/eli5_if_there_is_an_infinite_number_of_universes/ | {
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77kdjw | in the early days of cinema, how did they mass produce film reels for distribution to theatres? | Firstly, what is the process of actually copying a film negative, and what sort of loss of quality do you get from negative to negative?
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3lyl7s | why us fda regulations allow one to import pills from other low cost countries? | Considering a free market economy where apple make cheap computers in china and india doing cheap labor, why can't a consumer buy cheap medicines from other countries? Can't we have a global regulatory authority which allows for buying stuff from other countries | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3lyl7s/eli5_why_us_fda_regulations_allow_one_to_import/ | {
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3r8p16 | why do senators need to investigate comcast for datacaps/creating monopolies when all the information seems to be publicly available and common knowledge? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3r8p16/eli5_why_do_senators_need_to_investigate_comcast/ | {
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3bmnlj | if batman has a hard time stopping the joker and other non-powered humans, why is he so confident to fight superman? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3bmnlj/eli5_if_batman_has_a_hard_time_stopping_the_joker/ | {
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53p1jr | why did africans take longer to establish a modern culture despite humans supposedly migrating outward from africa? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/53p1jr/eli5_why_did_africans_take_longer_to_establish_a/ | {
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6qilqh | why can't we create a camera lens that sees exactly what the human eye does? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6qilqh/eli5_why_cant_we_create_a_camera_lens_that_sees/ | {
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1115u0 | how does only part of the moon show up when its not full? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1115u0/how_does_only_part_of_the_moon_show_up_when_its/ | {
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fjpx4y | why is venus so bright and persistent in the night sky at the moment? | Edit: (Northen Hemisphere) | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/fjpx4y/eli5_why_is_venus_so_bright_and_persistent_in_the/ | {
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141s9a | the current situation in syria, and what led up to the internet being cut off | I'm really ignorant and I have almost no idea what's going on besides the fact that the entire country has been disconnected from the internet. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/141s9a/eli5_the_current_situation_in_syria_and_what_led/ | {
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5woc2x | why does a photo of a monitor taken from a phone switch form and color as soon as i zoom in or out? | I don't know if it's a common phenomenon, but when I take a picture of my desktop monitor, the pixels look really weird, it swirls around in every direction and it's all full of little squares. But as soon as I zoom in a bit, everything starts to clear up and none of the structure of those swirls and whatnot ist gone.
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3or8cp | what is the difference between realism and nominalism? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3or8cp/eli5_what_is_the_difference_between_realism_and/ | {
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2uulaf | can scientists tell where the big bang originated in space? i realize it would be billions of light years away but if we were to travel there what would we find? any lasting effects? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2uulaf/eli5_can_scientists_tell_where_the_big_bang/ | {
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2mofnb | why do some people vomit if they take vitamins on an empty stomach? | I have this issue and so do a few friends. If I take vitamins on an empty stomach or without enough food, I throw them up. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2mofnb/eli5_why_do_some_people_vomit_if_they_take/ | {
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5cwdmp | when people claim certain foods can cause heart disease, is it caused by the foods directly or the obesity that can result from bad diet of the foods? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5cwdmp/eli5_when_people_claim_certain_foods_can_cause/ | {
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5en4og | what would we need to be able to teleport? | I understood there should be a hole in the space-time continuum for us to be able to teleport? The matter is still confusing to me. Please explain! | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5en4og/eli5_what_would_we_need_to_be_able_to_teleport/ | {
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3sbo0d | why does someone have to 'resign' from the mormon church? | Is there a legal reason, or is this a formality? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3sbo0d/eli5_why_does_someone_have_to_resign_from_the/ | {
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7osf4s | how did editors edit, before editing software? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7osf4s/eli5_how_did_editors_edit_before_editing_software/ | {
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33ggus | why do the working classes in america predominantly support right wing/republican politicians, but in the uk the working class is almost exclusively labour/left wing? | By working class I mean blue collar workers, manufacturing, mining, sanitation, custodian work, oil field, construction, mechanical, maintenance, warehousing, firefighting, farm hands, labourers, builders. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/33ggus/eli5_why_do_the_working_classes_in_america/ | {
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3oc1qj | venus and mars both have atmospheres of ~96% carbon dioxide. so why are the planets so drastically different? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3oc1qj/eli5_venus_and_mars_both_have_atmospheres_of_96/ | {
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6nb5y4 | why do companies charge a fee for making a payment? | So paying some bills (on time) and putting gas I notice a lot of places want to charge me a fee for paying my payments whether its inside or on the phone even some places online.
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cjllg1 | why do "weeds" grow so much more quickly and without any nurturing compared to plants/crops? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/cjllg1/eli5why_do_weeds_grow_so_much_more_quickly_and/ | {
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2dfnc5 | why when you defrost meat in a plastic bag in a bowl, does the bowl fill with blood? | How does the blood of the meat leak through the plastic bag and into the bowl when you defrost it?
Thanks for your responses guys. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2dfnc5/eli5_why_when_you_defrost_meat_in_a_plastic_bag/ | {
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3880x5 | why does the 'www' before reddit keep changing to other prefixes? | I opened my browser and my tabs were the same, but now I'm on _URL_0_ and other times it's been _URL_1_ and I have no idea why this happens or what it means. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3880x5/eli5_why_does_the_www_before_reddit_keep_changing/ | {
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mp2f7 | contrast ratio, 1080p, and 120hz on hdtvs. | I'm looking for a new TV for my house, and I'd like an easier explanation for what all the numbers on TVs stand for. I understand that the Hz is how fast it refreshes, and 1080p is resolution, but what exactly does this mean to the average video gamer? My father will also occasionally watch sports on it. Any explanatio... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/mp2f7/eli5_contrast_ratio_1080p_and_120hz_on_hdtvs/ | {
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3z1e2y | if the barriers to shale production is low, what does saudi arabia get by keep oil prices so low? | From my limited understanding is that the Saudis want to flood the market to get US Shale, and other north american competition out of the picture. Once they leave, the price will revert to a more favorable amount for the OPEC nations- as supply decreases.
Most of these shale companies are (relatively) small firms an... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3z1e2y/eli5_if_the_barriers_to_shale_production_is_low/ | {
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a3e1xj | how do squirrels regulate their temperature? | It's winter here with snow on the ground and it's 24F (-4.4C) degrees. I assume it's due to being active and having a fur coat, but I also see them running around in the summer heat. So, how do they regulate their temp? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/a3e1xj/eli5_how_do_squirrels_regulate_their_temperature/ | {
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628xlh | what is the logical argument behind the bill allowing isp's to sell customer data? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/628xlh/eli5_what_is_the_logical_argument_behind_the_bill/ | {
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3prm4c | why do some drinks quench your thirst better than others? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3prm4c/eli5_why_do_some_drinks_quench_your_thirst_better/ | {
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fdfier | what is the difference between anti-tank guns and self-propelled artillery? | Why can't I just aim the artillery down or the anti-tank up? Why do they have to be different guns? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/fdfier/eli5what_is_the_difference_between_antitank_guns/ | {
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ddni0p | how do pc gamers have an unfair advantage over console players when playing the same game using a mouse and keyboard over a controller ? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ddni0p/eli5_how_do_pc_gamers_have_an_unfair_advantage/ | {
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1ugpqa | is masturbating really good for you or the opposite? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1ugpqa/eli5_is_masturbating_really_good_for_you_or_the/ | {
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8us3t1 | how does a computer chess program on lower difficulty levels decide which mistakes to make? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8us3t1/eli5_how_does_a_computer_chess_program_on_lower/ | {
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8xvl3f | what are 5g mini cell towers emitting and why are there concerns about health? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8xvl3f/eli5_what_are_5g_mini_cell_towers_emitting_and/ | {
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2qdo4s | if we don't know when jesus was born how did christmas become a celebration? | I just found out today that people are unsure of when Jesus was born. So how was December 25 decided as his birthday? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2qdo4s/eli5_if_we_dont_know_when_jesus_was_born_how_did/ | {
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6g5vz5 | why do human babies cry when they are born but other animal babies do not cry when they are born? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6g5vz5/eli5_why_do_human_babies_cry_when_they_are_born/ | {
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c0folc | . why can the stomach/colon be empty and yet within minutes of eating corn it passes through undigested? what’s the point of eating corn? apart from the delicious factor. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/c0folc/eli5_why_can_the_stomachcolon_be_empty_and_yet/ | {
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381hkc | how its legal to have female only gyms? is it legal to ban certain groups of people from your business? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/381hkc/eli5_how_its_legal_to_have_female_only_gyms_is_it/ | {
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282i4k | why did pale skin go out of fashion to be replaced with the desire for tanned skin? | For many years, pale skin was associated with wealth and beauty (in European cultures, not sure about others) and women in particular went to extreme lengths to make themselves look pale like using white lead-containing makeup. At what point and why was this fashion which lasted centuries changed so we now desire tanne... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/282i4k/eli5why_did_pale_skin_go_out_of_fashion_to_be/ | {
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alpud4 | how do my teeth stay sharp enough to cut through food? | After using a knife for a couple of months, I can notice a decrease in sharpness. But I can’t say the same about my teeth after years of cutting and chewing food. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/alpud4/eli5_how_do_my_teeth_stay_sharp_enough_to_cut/ | {
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jmp3u | why do catalonia and the rest of spain think each other are poopie heads? | The only reference I have is the division between Barcelona and Real Madrid players/fans, but I know it's muuuch deeper than that. Thanks. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/jmp3u/eli5_why_do_catalonia_and_the_rest_of_spain_think/ | {
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e1rdaf | what a solid battery is and the difference between that and a common battery used today | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/e1rdaf/eli5_what_a_solid_battery_is_and_the_difference/ | {
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3nj1xv | what is the difference between civil engineering and architecture? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3nj1xv/eli5_what_is_the_difference_between_civil/ | {
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535cbf | what does it mean when the united states has spent over five trillion dollars as a result of wars after 9/11? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/535cbf/eli5_what_does_it_mean_when_the_united_states_has/ | {
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5gwuqj | why do retail stores push financing plans? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5gwuqj/eli5_why_do_retail_stores_push_financing_plans/ | {
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5kmq0k | does the conscious or subconscious will to live have an actual biological factor in the brain to body biological responses to survive an injury? | I don't actually know if this is something that has/can been proven or not (hence not sure if I'm breaking one of the ELI5 rules). Also sorry if my question is poorly worded, non-english speaker.
How exactly does the strength of someone's will to live affect the chances of surviving injury or trauma? Does a person... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5kmq0k/eli5_does_the_conscious_or_subconscious_will_to/ | {
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9n3xjs | how does the 4-color theorem "work"? | How can it be impossible for a map to need 5 or more colors to be colored such that no neighbouring regions share the same color? Why can't you just make a really big and complicated map with really thin shapes? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9n3xjs/eli5_how_does_the_4color_theorem_work/ | {
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4byguo | what are the gears 3 and 1 for on my automatic shifter? i've never had to use them. | I barely ever even use Neutral. And on that note, where the hell is 2? Did they just decide to say oh fuck that guy. Thanks bros. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4byguo/eli5_what_are_the_gears_3_and_1_for_on_my/ | {
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41kt8d | why do so many programs, apps, and devices have cancel buttons that don't actually work? | This is something I see all the time and it is driving me bonkers. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/41kt8d/eli5_why_do_so_many_programs_apps_and_devices/ | {
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490tnz | if we can see a galaxy that is 13.4 billion light years away would it make sense that more than likely (since we are not the center of the universe) that there are billions of light years of space on the other side of said galaxy? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/490tnz/eli5_if_we_can_see_a_galaxy_that_is_134_billion/ | {
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3aq9uv | why can't south carolina citizens call for a vote to remove the confederate flag? | As I said in the title, why can't the citizens of a state call for a vote on a matter like this? I live in Illinois and periodically get to vote on ballot measures. What causes something to be voted on by legislators vs the residents of a state?
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2bpazg | why do human women have breasts but very few other animals seem to? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2bpazg/eli5_why_do_human_women_have_breasts_but_very_few/ | {
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cwicsr | how do doctors identify extremely rare conditions in patients as a new condition? | There are some conditions that are so rare that less than 10 people have them or something like that.
How did the doctor identify the condition and then go onto find its symptoms? Surely you need a large sample size to find a correlation between symptoms to identify it properly.
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4i8lcv | how does a gas nozzle stop when filling up your car? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4i8lcv/eli5_how_does_a_gas_nozzle_stop_when_filling_up/ | {
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ehe656 | how do you find the angular momentum of a singularity? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ehe656/eli5_how_do_you_find_the_angular_momentum_of_a/ | {
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4vhbc6 | why would an ebay seller list the same item twice, at different prices? | Currently on eBay, a seller is listing a three-volume set of books printed in 1773 by the well-known English printer John Baskerville.
The set has been placed in two buy-it-now listings, [one priced at £500](_URL_1_) and [one priced at £350] (_URL_0_).
Why would a seller do this?
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66wh28 | how do single celled beings "know" what they're supposed to do/"want" to do? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/66wh28/eli5_how_do_single_celled_beings_know_what_theyre/ | {
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632q6a | why aren't zeppelins or blimps viable alternatives to cruise ships (for luxury travel)? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/632q6a/eli5_why_arent_zeppelins_or_blimps_viable/ | {
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2lemlo | why would one say "0.9 square miles" where "miles" is plural even though it's less than 1? | ELI5: Why would one say "0.9 square miles" where "miles" is plural even though it's less than 1? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2lemlo/eli5_why_would_one_say_09_square_miles_where/ | {
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3y55rt | what are the effects of the warm fall and winter we are having in north america? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3y55rt/eli5_what_are_the_effects_of_the_warm_fall_and/ | {
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ngj5u | why is it called "bachelor of arts" if it deals with sciences and liberal arts? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ngj5u/why_is_it_called_bachelor_of_arts_if_it_deals/ | {
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exghji | how did the chinese succeed in reaching a higher population bce and continued thriving for such a longer period than mesopotamia? | were there any factors like food or cultural organization, which led to them having a sustained increase in population? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/exghji/eli5_how_did_the_chinese_succeed_in_reaching_a/ | {
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272ro7 | the discontent and uproar over brazil hosting the world cup. | I'm not trying to start an argument here. I just genuinely am ignorant to the current socioeconomic situation of Brazil. I'm also ignorant to how the World Cup efforts work.
It's my (very limited) understanding that everything is paid for by sponsors and investors and *not* by the hosting country. In fact, I thoug... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/272ro7/eli5_the_discontent_and_uproar_over_brazil/ | {
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375t1f | why is it that meteorologists can predict the weather for days in advance fairly accurately, but can't tell if a tornado might be coming till the last few hours? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/375t1f/eli5_why_is_it_that_meteorologists_can_predict/ | {
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2egts9 | how does a pool stay cool when it is in direct 95+ degree sun all day? | Could it have something to do with a thermocline maybe? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2egts9/eli5_how_does_a_pool_stay_cool_when_it_is_in/ | {
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28gndj | the difference between jazz, blues, funk, soul, and rock. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/28gndj/eli5_the_difference_between_jazz_blues_funk_soul/ | {
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76snlh | why was the sky yellow in the uk today? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/76snlh/eli5_why_was_the_sky_yellow_in_the_uk_today/ | {
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3hukyy | why can't people "un-develop" diabetes? | Diabetes is developed, in large, by poor diet. So why then, once contracted, can a change in diet not reverse the effects?
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13hl3v | grover cleveland's opposing of free silver. | I was wondering if anyone can explain to me what exactly was so bad about Grover Cleveland's opposing to "free silver"? I am doing a history project and I would like to understand why the democrats were so upset with Grover Cleveland when he opposed the "free silver", did it make the price of gold go up or what would ... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/13hl3v/grover_clevelands_opposing_of_free_silver/ | {
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6b98ya | why weren't apple computers affected in the cyberattack? why aren't people blaming microsoft for making their software vulnerable to viruses? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6b98ya/eli5_why_werent_apple_computers_affected_in_the/ | {
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9jpuvr | the kavanaugh situation? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9jpuvr/eli5_the_kavanaugh_situation/ | {
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drmpd6 | why do the roofs of old houses have cracking sounds every now and then? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/drmpd6/eli5_why_do_the_roofs_of_old_houses_have_cracking/ | {
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85nby5 | how do portuguese men o' war exist as a species | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/85nby5/eli5_how_do_portuguese_men_o_war_exist_as_a/ | {
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8o09l8 | -what is data science? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8o09l8/eli5what_is_data_science/ | {
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21m0j8 | why do we moan like zombies when the wind has been "knocked" out of us? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/21m0j8/eli5_why_do_we_moan_like_zombies_when_the_wind/ | {
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3065tx | buying a plane ticket from city x to city y *that includes train ticket from y to z* is more expensive then trying to buy a ticket solely from x to y | hey reddit,
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3xmle8 | what is the purpose of ties? | Are they just random decorative pieces of clothing? They don't seem to serve a function and wearing a random triangle shaped clothing around the neck for no reason seems weird. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3xmle8/eli5_what_is_the_purpose_of_ties/ | {
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yeq35 | i don't understand how link karma is calculated. posted multiple links, have just 1 karma? eli5 | I know this will get downvoted to hell and all but...
I've submitted a few links yet still don't have but 1 link karma. Am I missing something here? How is link karma calculated? I have found definitions for link karma but not any good explination on why sometimes one gets link karma for posting a link and why some... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/yeq35/i_dont_understand_how_link_karma_is_calculated/ | {
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1lsr32 | why don't animals use as much facial expressions as humans? | For example, you can clearly tell if a human person is happy or sad due to the way he/she is smiling or crying. How come animals don't use as much facial expressions? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1lsr32/eli5_why_dont_animals_use_as_much_facial/ | {
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"Well for some because it's not part of their nature to put it simply - they aren't a social species and never evolved to have that sort of communication. \n\nFor others it can simply be that they express themselves in their own way; it's hard fo... | [] | [] | [
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fkvz27 | how do you find an angle of a triangle with sine without the sin-1 button? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/fkvz27/eli5_how_do_you_find_an_angle_of_a_triangle_with/ | {
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26y9x0 | what is going on with the hacking in china? | Over the past couple years I keep hearing about Chinese hackers targeting the United States. I haven't done enough reading from the start to have any idea what's going on or what the implications are. Since this is ELI5, I thought I could get some very simple explanations of what exactly is happening and what it means ... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/26y9x0/eli5_what_is_going_on_with_the_hacking_in_china/ | {
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