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27pqfs | why is there still space junk in orbit if it's so hard to maintain a stable orbit? | I understand that constant corrections are required to maintain a stable orbit with satellites that are put there for that express purpose. If it's so hard to prevent orbit decay, why is all the stuff that's been unintentionally or negligently released into orbit not falling out of the sky in short order?
Edit: Thanks... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/27pqfs/eli5_why_is_there_still_space_junk_in_orbit_if/ | {
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2lf0n7 | if child car seats expireafter 6 - 10 years, why don't regular plastic car seat belt components need replacing similarly? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2lf0n7/eli5if_child_car_seats_expireafter_6_10_years_why/ | {
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3lcdtl | how does the gasoline nozzle at a gas station not overfill my tank? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3lcdtl/eli5_how_does_the_gasoline_nozzle_at_a_gas/ | {
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4s2rsa | how come some forums screw up apostrophes, oftentimes make them look like " & #39;"? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4s2rsa/eli5_how_come_some_forums_screw_up_apostrophes/ | {
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1w7arb | how does the universal speed limit break? | Watching Steven Hawking's 'Into the Universe' on Netflix, he clearly states that nothing can exceed the speed of light. However, at the big bang or when stars collapse on themselves (blackholes) this speed limit is broken. How is this possible? Could we artificially create a scenario of a universe expansion and 'ride t... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1w7arb/eli5_how_does_the_universal_speed_limit_break/ | {
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2smn91 | why does it seems that we are more sensitive to the volume as we get older. | I used to battle with dad over the volume, drive with loud music, go to lots of loud concerts.
Now it seems like I'm yelling at my girlfriend to turn it down as it seems to hurt.
Is it not painful in the begining and when you start losing your hearing it hurts more? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2smn91/eli5_why_does_it_seems_that_we_are_more_sensitive/ | {
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3x1h9m | how do cartoon shows like the simpsons and family guy increase the overall quality of animation over time? what changes? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3x1h9m/eli5_how_do_cartoon_shows_like_the_simpsons_and/ | {
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fext5h | how do emails know where to go? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/fext5h/eli5_how_do_emails_know_where_to_go/ | {
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1w7hbs | how do paintings and other things that have no definite value get valued? | I was just watching a programme on BBC One regarding lost paintings. One of them was a recently discovered John Constable work, which was valued at over £300,000. I am also in possession of two paintings by Paul Simonon (Bassist of The Clash), and the gold record for London Calling. How are these things given a value? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1w7hbs/eli5how_do_paintings_and_other_things_that_have/ | {
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2aoktq | why do so many people deny the validity of psychology as a medical field? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2aoktq/eli5_why_do_so_many_people_deny_the_validity_of/ | {
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1p4eea | why some youtube videos can be accessed via pc while the same website cannot be accessed via a mobile device. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1p4eea/eli5_why_some_youtube_videos_can_be_accessed_via/ | {
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e5vi6o | why news channels can broadcast events from miles away in excellent quality with no lag, while i struggle to have a decent skype conversation without connection issues | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/e5vi6o/eli5_why_news_channels_can_broadcast_events_from/ | {
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495wkc | how does time disparity work between earth and space? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/495wkc/eli5_how_does_time_disparity_work_between_earth/ | {
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7q8v1c | how do emergency systems choose who to send notifications to? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7q8v1c/eli5_how_do_emergency_systems_choose_who_to_send/ | {
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7l6ytc | mathematically, if you add an infinite sum of decreasing positive numbers, how in the world can you not reach infinity? | Suppose you had an equation that was the sum of infinitely many terms, and each term is equal to the following equation (where *n* represents that number's placement in the equation; so for the first term in the sum equation, n = 1, the second term in the equation has n = 2, etc.):
`number = 1 / 10^(n-1)`
So the firs... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7l6ytc/eli5_mathematically_if_you_add_an_infinite_sum_of/ | {
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22huk6 | how much sleep do i really need? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/22huk6/eli5_how_much_sleep_do_i_really_need/ | {
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2pja4v | what is the legal reason i'm subject to the law? | I've been reading about the "sovereign citizen" movement, they're these people who think they can declare themselves not subject to the law. They're nutjobs, and all these lawyers and judges are like "yeah they don't have a leg to stand on." So my question is, why do I have to follow the law? What is the legal justific... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2pja4v/eli5what_is_the_legal_reason_im_subject_to_the_law/ | {
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22tce7 | can people with down's syndrome reproduce? | I know they have an extra chromosome. Would that prevent them from reproducing because they have an odd number instead of even? Would two people with Down's be able to reproduce successfully? Would the child be guaranteed to have Down's as well? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/22tce7/eli5_can_people_with_downs_syndrome_reproduce/ | {
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2vizg3 | why are aaa games increasingly removing local multiplayer (split screen) game types? | I understand that online multiplayer is a huge component nowadays. We still live in the real world though! When I have people come over to visit my place, I like to do a bit of split screen. Games like Evolve won't allow this, meaning that I simply can't fire up that game which is a huge shame. Why? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2vizg3/eli5_why_are_aaa_games_increasingly_removing/ | {
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1dmyb3 | why do replicas of the human face (mannequins, dolls, masks) make people feel so uncomfortable? | I was at a local museum today for a field trip, and a lot of the kids were commenting on how the mannequins really "freaked them out". I never really found a mannequin "scary" per say, but I do understand the discomfort associated with the seeing a human face that's, well, *not human*. I was thinking about it more on... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1dmyb3/eli5_why_do_replicas_of_the_human_face_mannequins/ | {
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fnjgo8 | where do bugs in out of date food come from? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/fnjgo8/eli5_where_do_bugs_in_out_of_date_food_come_from/ | {
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21z4df | why netflix would have to secure the rights to a certain song on a show they've begun streaming, when they're already paying for the show itself. | I ask this question because Netflix just put House M.D. on streaming, and as some of you may have noticed, they've changed the theme song from "Teardrop" by Massive Attack to the generic track that normally played during the closing credits. I'm told this is because they couldn't secure the rights to use the song on th... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/21z4df/eli5_why_netflix_would_have_to_secure_the_rights/ | {
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80n2cm | for order of operations in math, why do different countries have different versions, canada being bedmas and usa being pemdas for example? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/80n2cm/eli5_for_order_of_operations_in_math_why_do/ | {
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eftzm6 | how do digital artists take a black and white photo and make it look so realistic with colour? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/eftzm6/eli5_how_do_digital_artists_take_a_black_and/ | {
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4hkbnm | how come in most species, the males are more elaborate in their presentation (in order to attract mates), whereas in humans its's more often the females? | In most animals, the males tend towards flashy/colorful displays to impress the females of the species (i.e. puffing out color feathers, mating dances, etc.). But, in people, you see the females more often partake in analogous endeavors (dresses, jewelry, dancing, etc. as opposed to the much more bland typical male's a... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4hkbnm/eli5_how_come_in_most_species_the_males_are_more/ | {
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2r9n6d | why is it that websites that stream content like sports don't seem to get taken down? | I've been streaming sports games for years it seems on the same websites. Is it difficult to have a website taken down due to copyright infringement? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2r9n6d/eli5_why_is_it_that_websites_that_stream_content/ | {
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494tqm | why does blacking out a person's eyes make it difficult to recognize them? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/494tqm/eli5why_does_blacking_out_a_persons_eyes_make_it/ | {
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3plqh6 | why do dogs seem to be more protective and loving than a cat who doesn't seem to care at all | Dogs are a man's best friend and come running up to you every time you come home. They seem to have a more intimate relationship with their master compared to cats. A dog seems like they would literally take a bullet for you. Why is it that a dog has these personality compared to a cat who would run away at the first s... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3plqh6/eli5why_do_dogs_seem_to_be_more_protective_and/ | {
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816uzz | why can't we treat viruses with transplanted antibodies, like we treat venom with transplanted antivenoms? | Antivenoms work by exposing an animal to a venom, then harvesting the antivenom they body produces to fight the venom. Antivenoms are a type of antibody. The reason we don't just innoculate humans to venom like we immunize against viruses is that immunity to venom wears off fairly quickly.
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3ounq2 | why is it that some vegans don't consume/use products made from animals but don't consider fuel/oils an animal product? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3ounq2/eli5_why_is_it_that_some_vegans_dont_consumeuse/ | {
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6muc2l | if antarctica still has an average temperature that is below freezing, how does a couple decimal point change in temperature cause such severe melting? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6muc2l/eli5if_antarctica_still_has_an_average/ | {
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5xvfn8 | why are atheists so in the minority? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5xvfn8/eli5_why_are_atheists_so_in_the_minority/ | {
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ekmxs7 | why does whispering strain your vocal cords more than talking? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ekmxs7/eli5_why_does_whispering_strain_your_vocal_cords/ | {
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1hjnfa | do the poppy seeds on bagels come from the same plan as heroin since people who eat these tests positive for heroin? | People who eat poppy seeds test positive for heroin. Do those poppy seed bagels come from heroin? Where do the poppy seeds on bagels come from? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1hjnfa/eli5_do_the_poppy_seeds_on_bagels_come_from_the/ | {
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32b58b | how come there are lots of videos of russian military vehicles on public roads, but in the us they are always on trucks when being transported? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/32b58b/eli5how_come_there_are_lots_of_videos_of_russian/ | {
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1ztshi | how can products lie then advertise "results not typical" in small print to their advertisements and not have it be false advertising? | Example: Lose 20lbs in 20 weeks guaranteed!!
*results not typical.
I guess that wasn't the best example of what I meant the more I think of it. I was watching an infomercial about these pain reducing lights and I kept seeing results not typical. Then there was that commercial out awhile ago claiming you could eat ... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1ztshi/eli5_how_can_products_lie_then_advertise_results/ | {
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4g6gew | why do people buy used police cars? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4g6gew/eli5_why_do_people_buy_used_police_cars/ | {
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8t8ni4 | howcome we don't yawn when we focus on a task when we are tired, but yawn a lot when we are bored and wide awake? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8t8ni4/eli5_howcome_we_dont_yawn_when_we_focus_on_a_task/ | {
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s48hn | what is an apostrophe for? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/s48hn/what_is_an_apostrophe_for/ | {
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6dxb6f | why is marijuana seen as a cool and safe drug in culture but other drugs seen in a bad way | I'm talking heroin, cocaine, lsd, etc | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6dxb6f/eli5_why_is_marijuana_seen_as_a_cool_and_safe/ | {
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824t86 | what makes it prostitution? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/824t86/eli5what_makes_it_prostitution/ | {
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98zamz | how does water boarding work? why is it so traumatic? are you actually being deprived of oxygen? if you know they don’t want to kill you, could you just wait it out? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/98zamz/eli5_how_does_water_boarding_work_why_is_it_so/ | {
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35h4lb | how much information can be carried on a radio wave? | For example, if I think about AM radio and consider each wavelength a bit, then the information rate for 10MHz would be equal to 10Mbit/s.
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1vk3xw | why was it that the whole of europe (and to an extent, asia) was developing and america was still native tribes. | I am British but I am curious to as why the whole of Europe had developed technologies to sustain life whilst American natives were still living as if they were 1000 years in the past, why didn't they develop technologies like the rest of the world? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1vk3xw/eli5_why_was_it_that_the_whole_of_europe_and_to/ | {
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y8pdk | how is this math equation possible? | _URL_0_ | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/y8pdk/eli5_how_is_this_math_equation_possible/ | {
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3kgqbq | how does a nuke spread radiation all over the place? | So an atomic bomb goes off.. I suppose its got uranium in it and thats what causes the "fallout"? If you put like 50lbs of uranium in an atomic bomb, is that how much fallout there is? Or does the explosion, create new radioactive particles where there once were none? or is it X number of radioactive particles are insi... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3kgqbq/eli5_how_does_a_nuke_spread_radiation_all_over/ | {
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4hgeqp | how did people in eastern europe view people in the west during the cold war? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4hgeqp/eli5_how_did_people_in_eastern_europe_view_people/ | {
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4plymn | for a country that's emphasized education for so long, why is the majority of india still mired in poverty? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4plymn/eli5_for_a_country_thats_emphasized_education_for/ | {
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2rd4ca | what's stopping me from ordering alcohol on the internet and having it delivered to my home, even though i am under the legal age to buy or drink in my country? | Didn't see anything similar when searching. Hope this isn't a repost.
Edit: The number of people who made the argument "Whats stopping you from killing someone" is frightening. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2rd4ca/eli5_whats_stopping_me_from_ordering_alcohol_on/ | {
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1n164w | what does bootstrapping/bootstrap mean in regard to software or website development? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1n164w/eli5_what_does_bootstrappingbootstrap_mean_in/ | {
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4gqoaf | how have the martian rovers curiosity, spirit and opportunity kept going for so much longer than planned? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4gqoaf/eli5_how_have_the_martian_rovers_curiosity_spirit/ | {
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3my10b | what makes depressed people so self-destructive? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3my10b/eli5_what_makes_depressed_people_so/ | {
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4fpiw3 | what makes one alcohol beer, and another one wine? what is the deciding factor? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4fpiw3/eli5_what_makes_one_alcohol_beer_and_another_one/ | {
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2cg9ld | why do some stickers peel off with no problem, yet others always seem to leave a corner, bottom layer, or glue behind when you try to peel them? | I'm talking about those white, rounded rectangular barcode or product information stickers you find on everything from glasses to furniture to tools,... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2cg9ld/eli5why_do_some_stickers_peel_off_with_no_problem/ | {
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9d2o8b | why do some camo patterns use blue? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9d2o8b/eli5why_do_some_camo_patterns_use_blue/ | {
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3ylbuu | why was king edward viii ostracized and pretty much forced to abdicate the throne for wanting to marry a divorcee, while prince charles of wales is still next in line for the throne as, not only a divorcee, but one who married a divorcee himself? | Popped into my mind while watching the King's Speech | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3ylbuu/eli5why_was_king_edward_viii_ostracized_and/ | {
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1giaft | what's been going on with the co-operative banking group in the uk over the past few weeks. | ? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1giaft/eli5_whats_been_going_on_with_the_cooperative/ | {
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mrx97 | how double toggle switches work. | *Note: I'm not sure if they have a name/what their name it is but I tried to make it as obvious as possible.*
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bngywu | what causes heat haze's in the distance on a hot summer day? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/bngywu/eli5_what_causes_heat_hazes_in_the_distance_on_a/ | {
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3aqor1 | how do truly massive oceangoing vessels such as aircraft carriers, cargo transports and cruise ships deal with storms and heavy seas? | It's something I've wondered about from time to time, and a link on /r/all about the largest cruise liner in the world had me wondering again- how do these incredibly massive vessels handle heavy seas without just snapping in two? Do they simply avoid them at all costs, or is it even possible to avoid all storms? When ... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3aqor1/eli5_how_do_truly_massive_oceangoing_vessels_such/ | {
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3a8kvr | where does the $100 million fine against at & t go once it's acquired by the fcc? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3a8kvr/eli5where_does_the_100_million_fine_against_att/ | {
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cffgav | why do different knots have varying strengths? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/cffgav/eli5_why_do_different_knots_have_varying_strengths/ | {
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6balwj | how does climate change shift the seasons? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6balwj/eli5_how_does_climate_change_shift_the_seasons/ | {
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3kt4hc | “the last question” short story by isaac asimov | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3kt4hc/eli5the_last_question_short_story_by_isaac_asimov/ | {
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1xd1lu | how is nsa software undetectable? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1xd1lu/eli5_how_is_nsa_software_undetectable/ | {
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7ql29n | why is cold air better for an internal combustion engine? | Just wondering why a cold air intake increases performance on a car engine. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7ql29n/eli5_why_is_cold_air_better_for_an_internal/ | {
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t9dci | why i have a 20 megabit/second internet connection on speedtests but i cant stream a simple youtube video without buffering. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/t9dci/eli5_why_i_have_a_20_megabitsecond_internet/ | {
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4iotg1 | how do worms survive in the digestive tract? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4iotg1/eli5_how_do_worms_survive_in_the_digestive_tract/ | {
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mwc2q | why does cold air smell different than warm air? | I have always loved the smell of cold air. I was wondering why it smells different. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/mwc2q/why_does_cold_air_smell_different_than_warm_air/ | {
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9gfzyt | sometimes when you have a cold your nose just won't stop dripping, what is this water like substance and how does the body produce it so fast? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9gfzyt/eli5_sometimes_when_you_have_a_cold_your_nose/ | {
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6hij13 | why are hardcover books discounted so much more heavily than their paperback counterparts? | Or is that not actually the case, and it's just some sort of anecdotal observation that I have made? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6hij13/eli5_why_are_hardcover_books_discounted_so_much/ | {
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1m3lq8 | how can i press my stomach out? | I know that our whole body is moved by muscels. But when i press my stomach out, how can i do this? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1m3lq8/eli5_how_can_i_press_my_stomach_out/ | {
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27vwru | garbage disposal | I live in Israel, and here, we don't have garbage disposals in our sinks. I mean, nobody I know has ever had one or talked about one. Why is this thing so common in America? What does it do? And why is the device called "garbage disposal" instead of "food scrambler" or "garbage disposer" or "shredder"? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/27vwru/eli5_garbage_disposal/ | {
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3106a3 | why can i do 20+ pull ups with two hands but cannot even take myself off the ground with one? | I'm guessing it has something to do with weight distribution but is there any other reason? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3106a3/eli5_why_can_i_do_20_pull_ups_with_two_hands_but/ | {
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6o3r0h | does body weight affect how much weight a person can lift? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6o3r0h/eli5_does_body_weight_affect_how_much_weight_a/ | {
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6ch2ll | why do large semis shake your car when you drive past them? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6ch2ll/eli5_why_do_large_semis_shake_your_car_when_you/ | {
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3u0x17 | what work do they actually do in the military office buildings inside the pentagon? | Only reply if it's declassified and you're not at any risk to talk about it. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3u0x17/eli5_what_work_do_they_actually_do_in_the/ | {
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1m78mf | why, when you watch tv series', is the executive producer the first name in the credits? what do they do that's more important than everyone else? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1m78mf/eli5_why_when_you_watch_tv_series_is_the/ | {
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5niiln | how is 'memory foam' (i.e. memory foam mattress, pillow) made? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5niiln/eli5_how_is_memory_foam_ie_memory_foam_mattress/ | {
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6h1asq | why do lawyers call themselves an "attorney at law"? isn't the "at law" part redundant? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6h1asq/eli5_why_do_lawyers_call_themselves_an_attorney/ | {
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2fg9z6 | how do music streaming apps work from a legal/licensing standpoint? | I understand the technical workings that take place under the hood, but let's say I wanted to make a music streaming app - how would I go about offering a library on par with the likes of Spotify or Pandora without breaking the bank? Is it a matter of contacting hundreds of recording studies? Would I piggy back servic... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2fg9z6/eli5_how_do_music_streaming_apps_work_from_a/ | {
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6j3ahp | why do some thermodynamic cycles, use internal energy to measure heat and work done while others use enthalpy? | I.E. in the otto cycle work done by isentropic compression is W(1,2) = u(2)-u(1) while in the rankine cycle W(1,2) = h(1)-h(2). Both of these prosseses are adiabatic/isentropic compression.
Follow up, which cycles use which? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6j3ahp/eli5_why_do_some_thermodynamic_cycles_use/ | {
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2gmilx | what would happen if our brains remembered everything, not forgetting a single thing, ever? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2gmilx/eli5_what_would_happen_if_our_brains_remembered/ | {
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7xrhx1 | why are some number sequences easier to remember than others? | i.e. 250 is easier to remember than 627.
Also, breaking up longer sequences into particular groups.
i.e. 7625033789 into 76 250 33 789 as opposed to 762 503 378 9.
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3f97oc | how do sharks and sea life breathe under water? | Was looking at sharks with my younger sister when she asked how they breathe, and I actually couldn't tell her. Thanks! | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3f97oc/eli5_how_do_sharks_and_sea_life_breathe_under/ | {
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lcw01 | el15: what is work-study? | A few job listings I'm looking at say "must be work-study eligible"... never really understood what the concept is, or how to find out if I am, or if this is something I should try to be. I am in school. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/lcw01/el15_what_is_workstudy/ | {
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cc4rt6 | inspired by recent meme on r/steam, how does verifying the cache of a steam game (tf2, cs:go, etc) solve so many problems that could be lengthy fixes? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/cc4rt6/eli5_inspired_by_recent_meme_on_rsteam_how_does/ | {
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5gq4do | what is a trust and why did congress hate them during the progressive era? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5gq4do/eli5_what_is_a_trust_and_why_did_congress_hate/ | {
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2iuzrh | why is water so heavy if it's the lightest element mixed with the eighth? | (Hyrdogen and Oxygen) | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2iuzrh/eli5_why_is_water_so_heavy_if_its_the_lightest/ | {
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5f6ivl | closed eye visual flashes, triggered by noise? | This usually happens after I laid down to bed. If someone is still up and happens to Make a sudden loud noise, (eyes closed, pillow on top of head) I will see a quick flash that corresponds with the noise... What's this about? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5f6ivl/eli5_closed_eye_visual_flashes_triggered_by_noise/ | {
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cg0yay | why do tv manufacturers turn on the "soap opera effect", or motion smoothing, by default? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/cg0yay/eli5_why_do_tv_manufacturers_turn_on_the_soap/ | {
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2e6ydy | how can a site like imgur even remotely handle the amount of data to be stored? | As far as I know uploaded files don't get deleted that fast or at all.
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b2ufuh | how meteors evaporate in our atmosphere. why do they disintegrate when entering our planet? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/b2ufuh/eli5_how_meteors_evaporate_in_our_atmosphere_why/ | {
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6jc1g3 | why animals, like horses, deer, and cattle, can all have a pretty much similar diet have such different bowel movements (patties, pellets and piles). | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6jc1g3/eli5_why_animals_like_horses_deer_and_cattle_can/ | {
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45hskd | why do the precautions for pots or pans often say to never heat while it's empty? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/45hskd/eli5_why_do_the_precautions_for_pots_or_pans/ | {
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"If a pot is heated when empty, especially one made of thin metal, it can quickly get hot enough to be damaged. Aluminum might warp, pots made of multiple layers might start to separate, and non-stick coatings might get so hot that they will relea... | [] | [] | [
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