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6o2gxa | why are there still no antivenoms for a large number of venomous snakes? | It would seem to me that if you could produce one antivenom based on one species of a family of snakes that that antivenom would work with the other species of that same family (i.e. antivenom for a pit viper bite would work for a gaboon viper bite). Is the venom of every species of snake so specific that this wouldn'... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6o2gxa/eli5_why_are_there_still_no_antivenoms_for_a/ | {
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1tesfb | what happens if the government ignores a supreme court decision? | Like if the Canadian government kept prostitution illegal despite the Supreme courts decision? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1tesfb/eli5what_happens_if_the_government_ignores_a/ | {
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3xbs3v | why doesn't apple get in trouble for offering no alternative applications on its mobile products? | This is a type of follow up on _URL_1_ as another note _URL_0_ is what I was reading so I figured that post was also outdated.
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3imz2h | why do trucks' and buses stick shifts vibrate so much and consumer cars' don't? | The things you think about on a transport huh. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3imz2h/eli5_why_do_trucks_and_buses_stick_shifts_vibrate/ | {
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6gxuuh | are roundabouts more efficient in cost, speed, and safety than traffic lights? | I am talking specifically in 4 way roundabouts with medium to high traffic | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6gxuuh/eli5_are_roundabouts_more_efficient_in_cost_speed/ | {
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3ri14t | the great leap forward | How is it that anatomically modern humans have existed for ~200,000 years, but "civilization" only developed in the last 8,000-10,000 years? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3ri14t/eli5_the_great_leap_forward/ | {
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333wfu | if the odds greatly favor the house why do people continually gamble in "random" games of chance in places like vegas? | Wouldnt the Win to loss ratio scare anyone off after awhile since the house has a much better chance of winning compared to you? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/333wfu/eli5_if_the_odds_greatly_favor_the_house_why_do/ | {
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2gaxrz | what's the rationale for tech companies to provide free unlimited space for emails (half of which is used by spam) but charge customers a premium price for cloud storage when they both are essentially the same thing i.e. documents stored in a remote server accessible anywhere through internet ? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2gaxrz/eli5whats_the_rationale_for_tech_companies_to/ | {
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13do3j | this may sound like a dumb question but why do we like to hang out with friends? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/13do3j/eli5_this_may_sound_like_a_dumb_question_but_why/ | {
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6cz6x7 | the difference between light from the sun and light from a lamp, primarily when growing plants | I always wondered why you're supposed to put plants out for sunlight, what's the difference between sunlight and the light from my house? If they're technically all photons, what makes them different? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6cz6x7/eli5_the_difference_between_light_from_the_sun/ | {
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2brnzz | what are the benefits of having lots of reddit karma? | Thanks for explaining, you guys. I thought it actually did something, but I guess I was wrong. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2brnzz/eli5what_are_the_benefits_of_having_lots_of/ | {
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2jtp5h | why do companies charge a 'convenience fee' for paying a bill online instead of having them do more work and waste more to send me a paper bill. | I feel like I'm saving them money since they no longer have to waste paper and pay postage to mail me a bill.
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3y5khf | who is jesus, and why is he part of christmas? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3y5khf/eli5_who_is_jesus_and_why_is_he_part_of_christmas/ | {
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3ds4ms | why do some old people have whistley voices when they speak, especially on the letters c and s? (like herbert from family guy) | I watched an episode of Star Trek TNG and Patrick Stewart sometimes whistles while talking too. I know various old people that sound like that too. p.s. Is there something you can do to prevent it?
p.p.s. [Herbert from Family Guy](_URL_0_) | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3ds4ms/eli5_why_do_some_old_people_have_whistley_voices/ | {
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1zz49n | meta eli5: reddit's no personal information and anonymity on the site | This is from the FAQ at the bottom of the page,
> Is posting personal information ok?
> NO. reddit is a pretty open and free speech place, but it is not ok to post someone's personal information, or post links to personal information. This includes links to public Facebook pages and screenshots of Facebook pages wi... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1zz49n/meta_eli5_reddits_no_personal_information_and/ | {
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1yn89b | in the formation of a star, how does the heat generated during contraction keeps it from further contracting? | I came across this while reading Stephen Hawking's A brief history of time.
Here is the excerpt, I am having trouble understanding the UPPERCASE part.
"To understand how a black hole might be formed, we first need an understanding of the life cycle of a star. A star is formed when a large amount of gas (mostly hydr... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1yn89b/eli5_in_the_formation_of_a_star_how_does_the_heat/ | {
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3ulcql | why do we only say "an" before the number 8 but for any other number, we say "a". for example, "an 18-year-old", "a 17-year-old", "a 91-year-old" | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3ulcql/eli5_why_do_we_only_say_an_before_the_number_8/ | {
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4jnwl7 | what's the criterion for being charged sales tax on purchases from amazon? | For example, when an item is sold by Amazon itself, they charge a sales tax. But when I order from a third party seller sales tax is not assessed in most cases. How does this work and what's the criterion? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4jnwl7/eli5_whats_the_criterion_for_being_charged_sales/ | {
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acsg2v | why are kids so interrested in things? animals, cars, dinosaurs, etc. what makes these sort of things attractive to a child? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/acsg2v/eli5_why_are_kids_so_interrested_in_things/ | {
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e8do73 | why is it such a common bug in video games for people to be launched up into the sky? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/e8do73/eli5_why_is_it_such_a_common_bug_in_video_games/ | {
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uunx7 | explain to me undergraduate education in the u.s | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/uunx7/explain_to_me_undergraduate_education_in_the_us/ | {
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43ygfl | how do we determine so much information about a past homo species when we only find things like a few bones and some bone fragments? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/43ygfl/eli5_how_do_we_determine_so_much_information/ | {
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5axi8e | why are there so many political parties in the german federal parliament? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5axi8e/eli5_why_are_there_so_many_political_parties_in/ | {
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25yn0y | the difference between the roman empire, roman republic, holy roman empire, eastern roman empire, etc | Seriously. This is confusing as hell. Why do they all have different names if they are, at their core, covering the same territory give or take a few hundred square kilometers? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/25yn0y/eli5the_difference_between_the_roman_empire_roman/ | {
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8bl8pp | what happens when you turn a cars steering wheel too quickly on highways? | When traveling at higher speeds such as 60-70 MPH on a highway and you turn the wheel too hard. Are there automatic safety features that keep the car from turning too sharp at high speeds, or is it a form of inertia that keeps your wheels straighter? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8bl8pp/eli5_what_happens_when_you_turn_a_cars_steering/ | {
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8j2i1b | why do some parts of your body heal more quickly than others? | For example last Saturday (7 days ago) I caught my leg on a nail and pierced the skin resulting in a small bruise around that area. The bruise and cut are still very visible. Yesterday (about about 16 hours ago) I split open the inside of my lip. There was a cut and it swelled up quite significantly and turned a dark p... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8j2i1b/eli5_why_do_some_parts_of_your_body_heal_more/ | {
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2ypbo9 | why do we refrigerate mustard, if the base ingredients are all non-perishables like vinegar, water, mustard seed, salt, turmeric, and paprika? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2ypbo9/eli5_why_do_we_refrigerate_mustard_if_the_base/ | {
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190ts6 | when working out why is it better to do 3 sets of 10 as opposed to just 30 reps? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/190ts6/when_working_out_why_is_it_better_to_do_3_sets_of/ | {
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9ulkgz | why do so many people delete their profiles so often? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9ulkgz/eli5_why_do_so_many_people_delete_their_profiles/ | {
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84jzv1 | why does the body undergo unconsciousness when exposed to certain actions (head trauma, emotional trauma, fainting, etc.)? | Is it a defense mechanism? Is it the same as sleeping? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/84jzv1/eli5_why_does_the_body_undergo_unconsciousness/ | {
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1vhj2t | is there an actual genetic proof to the penis size stereotypes? | Everybody knows the penis size stereotypes. Asians are said to have amongst the smallest, while blacks are said to have the largest. Is there truth to these stereotypes? If so, what is it? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1vhj2t/eli5_is_there_an_actual_genetic_proof_to_the/ | {
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5s68o5 | to what extent are other smart animals self conscious? | For example, do dolphins recognize their own thoughts, and if so do they know other animals don't but that humans do? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5s68o5/eli5_to_what_extent_are_other_smart_animals_self/ | {
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eay6ss | do stars (other than our sun) have an effect on how bright the night is on earth? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/eay6ss/eli5_do_stars_other_than_our_sun_have_an_effect/ | {
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2v1se3 | smoking tobacco is an expensive habit. so why are poor people twice as likely to be smokers as rich people? | In the US, those living below the poverty line are about [half again as likely](_URL_1_) as those above to smoke tobacco. This [Scottish study](_URL_0_) found that their bottom income quintile smoked at rates twice that of their top income quintile.
So what gives? Why is smoking such an economically regressive activit... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2v1se3/eli5_smoking_tobacco_is_an_expensive_habit_so_why/ | {
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clcf5u | why bass moves through walls | If physics teaches us that shorter wavelengths are higher energy, wouldnt it make sense that higher frequencies would pass through better? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/clcf5u/eli5_why_bass_moves_through_walls/ | {
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21b7ev | what is the difference between russia invading a sovereign nation for their own interests, and the us doing the same thing? | Reasons suggested for Russia invading Ukraine:
- secure a warm-water port
- protect/liberate ethnic Russians
- secure their gas pipelines
- simply acquire more land
I'm not trolling. I understand why these actions are bad for world stability, and why other countries are reacting.
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edafke | where do our hormones come and go from? | So how exactly is dopamine, for example, created? From what resources? Do drugs work with giving your body more resources to make these hormones?
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nb8iw | the federal reserve and why some people think it will be better if it's eliminated. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/nb8iw/the_federal_reserve_and_why_some_people_think_it/ | {
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byqxf4 | why do graphics cards use gddr6 ram but ram in our phones, pcs, etc are ddr4? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/byqxf4/eli5_why_do_graphics_cards_use_gddr6_ram_but_ram/ | {
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8bv0m5 | many of our presidents have golfed a lot. how do they have time for golf? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8bv0m5/eli5_many_of_our_presidents_have_golfed_a_lot_how/ | {
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6rozwn | how does the choke work on a small engine? | What purpose does the choke serve on a small engine like a power washer or a snow thrower? Why can't that be built into the engine? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6rozwn/eli5_how_does_the_choke_work_on_a_small_engine/ | {
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44tglw | who buys the designer clothes at fashion shows? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/44tglw/eli5who_buys_the_designer_clothes_at_fashion_shows/ | {
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3bjbw5 | how can a player be "good" at poker if the cards are dealt and received at random? | Other than bluffing skills, how can you "play" the hands? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3bjbw5/eli5_how_can_a_player_be_good_at_poker_if_the/ | {
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5u8veq | why 0 degrees kelvin is physically impossible to reach but negative temperatures are not. | EDIT: Thanks for the replies, everybody! | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5u8veq/eli5_why_0_degrees_kelvin_is_physically/ | {
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69m3jh | can someone explain lumens in terms i understand (watts!)? i want to buy some solar powered outdoor lights but i've found contradictory info about wattage equivalents. (links in text) | I've got [one of these](_URL_0_) and it works quite well but the light is a) very cold and b) a bit weedy. It says 250 lumens but I have found conflicting info putting that at 15 - 25 watts (old fashioned incandescent bulb) I think I even saw a reference to 40w so I'm a little confused.
Ideally I'd like something th... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/69m3jh/eli5_can_someone_explain_lumens_in_terms_i/ | {
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30jctb | how much gas am i wasting if i just leave my car on sitting idle in comparison to actually driving it? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/30jctb/eli5_how_much_gas_am_i_wasting_if_i_just_leave_my/ | {
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6bd7fu | how do professional video game teams like team liquid make money? | They pay their players a salary, right? And then they take part of the prize money those players win? Or the players keep the prize money, and teams take all the sponsor money? How does it work so that the players and team can make money? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6bd7fu/eli5_how_do_professional_video_game_teams_like/ | {
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3cbpii | why do undeveloped nations still exist? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3cbpii/eli5_why_do_undeveloped_nations_still_exist/ | {
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1y7n14 | why don't we have graduated brake lights? | Seems like it would be a good idea to potentially have multiple bulbs that light up depending on how hard you break. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1y7n14/eli5why_dont_we_have_graduated_brake_lights/ | {
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1ym11o | why are shark cages so flimsy? | EDIT: Not flimsy as in build quality. Just in terms of the design.
I have long thought that shark cages were pretty badly designed. The bars on the thing are way too far apart! It’s practically inviting a shark to poke its head into the cage and nibble your flesh. Does anybody know why it’s so flawed or whether the des... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1ym11o/why_are_shark_cages_so_flimsy/ | {
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c0umf4 | why isn't there a bigger engine with more cylinders than a v12? is it possible to build a v14 and so on? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/c0umf4/eli5_why_isnt_there_a_bigger_engine_with_more/ | {
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3jupvm | why do asian women tend to have smaller breasts than most american women i see | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3jupvm/eli5_why_do_asian_women_tend_to_have_smaller/ | {
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10ecld | how much does it cost to have a shot at the presidency and where does all of the money go? | One of my dad's favorite things to say about politics is "You know that someone is corrupt when they pay all of that money to get a job that pays $500k a year." So I was wondering how much it really does cost and why. If middle class Joe was really smart, went to the right schools, studied the right things, and did eve... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/10ecld/eli5_how_much_does_it_cost_to_have_a_shot_at_the/ | {
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51lrve | how is it proven with dna evidence that genghis khan produced a ton of offspring when the location of his grave remains a mystery? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/51lrve/eli5_how_is_it_proven_with_dna_evidence_that/ | {
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5dipm9 | how do we store electricity; on a large city scale what is used to "hold on to" power? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5dipm9/eli5_how_do_we_store_electricity_on_a_large_city/ | {
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1lp54i | why is amazon bad for the publishing industry? | I buy a lot of books from Amazon because it's cheap and convenient, but one of my friends always gives me shit for shopping there. He says it's bad for just about everyone in the publishing industry--indie book stores, publishers, authors, even readers. I understand that independent book stores suffer because of Amazon... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1lp54i/eli5_why_is_amazon_bad_for_the_publishing_industry/ | {
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2715x4 | why do i have to wait 8 minutes to post something if i have a verified email and lots of karma? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2715x4/eli5_why_do_i_have_to_wait_8_minutes_to_post/ | {
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4wxw5b | what makes slim consoles possible? | So the new Xbox one S is coming out soon. It is significantly smaller than the old Xbox one. But why wouldn't the original Xbox one been this size from the beginning? Same goes for the PS3 and Xbox 360. What technology allows this size decrease? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4wxw5b/eli5_what_makes_slim_consoles_possible/ | {
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5iobz4 | when i'm not wearing glasses why does (for example) car lights look like a bunch of small lights making a bigger light? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5iobz4/eli5_when_im_not_wearing_glasses_why_does_for/ | {
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3nwr20 | why don't console developers re-release older consoles? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3nwr20/eli5_why_dont_console_developers_rerelease_older/ | {
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ff9941 | how does sugar free cotton candy work? | I have recently come across people selling sugar free cotton candy. How does it work? I thought the properties of sugar molecules were what let it have that texture? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ff9941/eli5_how_does_sugar_free_cotton_candy_work/ | {
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2ct6pu | why is it called "cosplay" rather than just a costume? | I see the term "CosPlay" constantly,. but I don't understand why people don't just say "a sweet superman costume", but they say "a sweet superman cosplay". CosPlay leads me to believe there would be an action behind it since adding the word "play". But the only difference I can make of it is the girl is the costume i... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2ct6pu/eli5_why_is_it_called_cosplay_rather_than_just_a/ | {
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2plqdo | will cuban cigars now be available in american tobacco shops? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2plqdo/eli5_will_cuban_cigars_now_be_available_in/ | {
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3shkgd | why do a majority of films that have action scenes usually have the action extremely loud and have all the talking quiet? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3shkgd/eli5_why_do_a_majority_of_films_that_have_action/ | {
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2nfkor | why does my cat bump her head against inanimate objects? | Not talking about humans, because I know that has something to do with trust. And not talking about rubbing, because I know she's scratch herself.
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9yx8xd | why do so many babies do that thing where they fidget and kick so much when changing their diaper? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9yx8xd/eli5_why_do_so_many_babies_do_that_thing_where/ | {
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4bf84u | why can't you pay off your total property taxes like a mortgage and truly own the home and land? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4bf84u/eli5_why_cant_you_pay_off_your_total_property/ | {
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595hd3 | what is the difference between having a patent (legal and recommended) vs. having a monopoly (illegal) | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/595hd3/eli5_what_is_the_difference_between_having_a/ | {
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3qr6eb | how are recyclables recycled if they are picked up by the garbage truck and placed in the same bin | If the recyclables and the garbage are mixed together in the same truck, how do they sort them out. I also heard of people throwing recyclables into dumpsters, isn't that not okay? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3qr6eb/eli5_how_are_recyclables_recycled_if_they_are/ | {
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35ub12 | (in the us) is it really that easy for someone to buy a high powered gun at a gun show? if so, why are their fewer restrictions than at retail gun stores? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/35ub12/eli5_in_the_us_is_it_really_that_easy_for_someone/ | {
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5a0dif | why is it sometimes easier to remember a word in one's second language? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5a0dif/eli5_why_is_it_sometimes_easier_to_remember_a/ | {
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b7h1ss | why are game crashes usually accompanied by a high-pitched sound that never stops | If you've ever had a game crash on you, you probably know the sound I'm referring to. It does not happen every time, but when it does it's always the same beep- like noise | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/b7h1ss/eli5_why_are_game_crashes_usually_accompanied_by/ | {
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315izv | is it possible for a person to be unable to speak two languages fluently no matter how much they try? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/315izv/eli5is_it_possible_for_a_person_to_be_unable_to/ | {
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6y1bqn | how do different screenwriters on the same crew manage to keep the same tone and atmosphere throughout a whole series? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6y1bqn/eli5_how_do_different_screenwriters_on_the_same/ | {
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2yug3p | why is it not considered littering when you get those plastic bags with ads/little newspaper sections/etc. thrown into your yard or driveway? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2yug3p/eli5_why_is_it_not_considered_littering_when_you/ | {
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4kinyb | how do boys and girls schools still exist? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4kinyb/eli5_how_do_boys_and_girls_schools_still_exist/ | {
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3xpdya | which type of space heater is the most efficient and how do they all work? | So while shopping for space heaters for my living room, I noticed that there are many kinds of space heaters: forced air, baseboard, radiators (both water-filled and oil-filled), ceramic, etc. How do each type work? Which is effective and efficient for a large space? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3xpdya/eli5which_type_of_space_heater_is_the_most/ | {
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34pys7 | why has boxing became a boring sport? what changes or rules led to this? | In light of the recent Mayweather - Pacquiao fight, I keep seeing comments on how boxing is "dead" and how the sport isn't as exciting as before around Tyson's time. What made boxing suck? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/34pys7/eli5_why_has_boxing_became_a_boring_sport_what/ | {
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9cpvjl | do "infinite timelines" & "infinite universes" mean the same thing or are they exclusive things? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9cpvjl/eli5_do_infinite_timelines_infinite_universes/ | {
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5na1e1 | steganography | Had a conversation with an acquaintance about virus/malicious data being embedded in image files. I work in IT and have been reading up on the subject for the last hour or so and am still unsure about whether his explanation is credible or adequate. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5na1e1/eli5_steganography/ | {
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z7nad | what are lobbyists? | Example: people say there are special interest groups who "lobby" to keep marijuana illegal. What does that exactly mean? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/z7nad/eli5_what_are_lobbyists/ | {
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5db0jn | why women in the west practice being muslims when the quran has passages like: "as to those women on whose part ye fear disloyalty and ill-conduct, admonish them (first), (next), refuse to share their beds, (and last) beat them" | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5db0jn/eli5_why_women_in_the_west_practice_being_muslims/ | {
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7lucm4 | how do forensic investigators ensure that recovered computer files are accurate representations of the damaged or deleted file? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7lucm4/eli5how_do_forensic_investigators_ensure_that/ | {
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5ou3s3 | if it takes two days for food to eventually be pooped out, why do some foods make me instantly have to go? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5ou3s3/eli5_if_it_takes_two_days_for_food_to_eventually/ | {
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2mkv04 | who decides which international prefix phone number for each country would be? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2mkv04/eli5_who_decides_which_international_prefix_phone/ | {
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cqtafd | for dishwashers, washing machines, etc: why does eco washing take longer than the normal one (even 4+ hours)? shouldn't it be quicker? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/cqtafd/eli5_for_dishwashers_washing_machines_etc_why/ | {
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3wf698 | what is the difference between opera, cantata, oratorio, and any of the other early musical genres? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3wf698/eli5_what_is_the_difference_between_opera_cantata/ | {
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1q4cd9 | why does feminism have such a bad reputation? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1q4cd9/eli5_why_does_feminism_have_such_a_bad_reputation/ | {
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28yp6k | what percent of my current body/organic material is still here since my birth? | I know all tissue and cells die and are replaced. Are bones as well? How about my heart or brain? Have I morphed into a totally different person organically since my birth because of everything that dies and grows anew slowly over time?
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31b652 | the framework of the iranian nuclear agreement. | A lot of the articles and news that I have been reading don't exactly explain what is actually being negotiated, just a lot of opinions and peoples opinions. Basically I just want to know what is being discussed so I can form an opinion based off of point view from each nation involved. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/31b652/eli5_the_framework_of_the_iranian_nuclear/ | {
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7o160r | why does the music on the radio sometimes change pitch / go off key? | idk if im just hallucinating or if this actually happens due to scientific reasons. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7o160r/eli5_why_does_the_music_on_the_radio_sometimes/ | {
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1qwajz | how are skyscrapers from, say, the early 1900s safe given the limitations of technology back then? | I tried to Google, but alas could not come up with a simple explanation. This is just something I've always wondered, especially given how early 1900s technology is clearly nowhere it is today. How are these structures still standing? How did they even get erected? How is it safe? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1qwajz/eli5_how_are_skyscrapers_from_say_the_early_1900s/ | {
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5v9g0h | why is guantanamo bay called gitmo? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5v9g0h/eli5_why_is_guantanamo_bay_called_gitmo/ | {
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ouxod | why are the presidential candidates tax returns so important and why do we care how much they make? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ouxod/eli5_why_are_the_presidential_candidates_tax/ | {
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4w9rgo | why do some indian classical singer put hand behind their ears while singing? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4w9rgo/eli5_why_do_some_indian_classical_singer_put_hand/ | {
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5zf1k3 | why is the stereotypical political demographic of internet gaming culture far-right? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5zf1k3/eli5_why_is_the_stereotypical_political/ | {
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crh06q | i've been seeing all of these deepfake videos and i just don't get what they are. please help. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/crh06q/eli5_ive_been_seeing_all_of_these_deepfake_videos/ | {
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11iyrf | the "gay" lisp and flamboyance | I'm asking in a completely non-offense way. I just don't understand the reason that so many gay people have that distinctive voice and the flamboyance. My uncle is gay and exhibits many of those behaviors that are stereotypical of a gay man. What causes all of these? Again, I mean no offense. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/11iyrf/eli5_the_gay_lisp_and_flamboyance/ | {
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6cbvxm | how can oil with the same viscosity be better for old cars? | Some oils advertise being better for older cars. How does it work? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6cbvxm/eli5_how_can_oil_with_the_same_viscosity_be/ | {
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"They contain seal swelling agents such as esters, pthalates or sufloanes.\n\nThese are absorbed into plastic/rubber seals, and cause them to swell up. This reduces the oil leaking through worn seals."
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21fd2g | why is anal and oral sex illegal in many countries? | Are there any places in America where it is illegal as well? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/21fd2g/eli5_why_is_anal_and_oral_sex_illegal_in_many/ | {
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"1) because these acts are generally done by homosexuals and thus gives the government a way to prosecute them without actually having to invoke the term \"homosexual\"\n\n2) it comes from the old idea that sex should only be done for procreation... | [] | [] | [
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