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2e53of | why can we blow air out of our mouths harder than we can suck it in? | For example, If there's a lit candle a few feet away from me I can blow it out, but if I breathe in as hard as I can i'd have to be just a couple inches away from the flame to have any effect on it. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2e53of/eli5_why_can_we_blow_air_out_of_our_mouths_harder/ | {
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1mx21c | sports sponsorships/advertising. how do companies analyze their roi? same thing for commercials. | I'm watching a mercedes commercial right now. How does mercedes decide that this particular commercial was a good investment for them? Or how does Nike decide that it is worth it to sponsor X athlete? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1mx21c/eli5_sports_sponsorshipsadvertising_how_do/ | {
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4g4kzw | when you mix water, oil, and flour, do the water and oil chemically combine or do they only mix into the flour as separate particles? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4g4kzw/eli5_when_you_mix_water_oil_and_flour_do_the/ | {
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d5e1f7 | how can chips have billions of transistors but have very few external wires connecting them ? | if you google for "decapped chips" you might see something like [this](_URL_0_). An average chip having millions of transistor in it still only requires a few wires connecting it to external world ( other devices ) to receive instructions . How is it possible to control millions of transistors using only a few wires ... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/d5e1f7/eli5how_can_chips_have_billions_of_transistors/ | {
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1nl3yn | losing fat, how does it work? | I heard from someone that you fat goes away from certain areas of your body at a time in a certain order. For example, I can do workouts that work all parts of my body but I will only start to lose fat in one area first (I think it's the neck) and then the next area after the first area is fat-free and so on and so for... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1nl3yn/eli5_losing_fat_how_does_it_work/ | {
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61u894 | what's the difference between a primary and secondary psychopath? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/61u894/eli5_whats_the_difference_between_a_primary_and/ | {
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6c76rs | what determines whether a house/apartment has good or bad water pressure? what can be done to change it? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6c76rs/eli5_what_determines_whether_a_houseapartment_has/ | {
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n7wd4 | green's theorem, strokes' theorem, and the divergence theorem. | It doesn't have to be for a 5 year old, but just some easy to understand explanations. Thanks a lot! | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/n7wd4/eli5_greens_theorem_strokes_theorem_and_the/ | {
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3iqlrq | how do the subtitles at speeches work? | I'm sitting on convocation for my university and the speakers' speeches are subtitled on a screen above them.
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5avut1 | how does the body keep track of unconscious biological functions? | Sorry is this is worded confusingly, it's a little hard for me to articulate this question but it's something I've always been curious about. An example would be, how does the body know how to grow from a child into an adult? You don't have to consciously think about it it just does it regardless, how does it know when... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5avut1/eli5_how_does_the_body_keep_track_of_unconscious/ | {
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f4ujpg | how do you tell a computer what time it is? you can tell a mechanical clock to tick every second using physics but how do you do the same to a non-moving electronic device? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/f4ujpg/eli5_how_do_you_tell_a_computer_what_time_it_is/ | {
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f4mk73 | green bananas vs plantains vs bananas | I’m currently living in a country (in east Africa) where green bananas are a staple in the diet. I’ve been told that they aren’t plantains. Can someone explain the difference? And also why are bananas a fruit but green bananas are a starch? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/f4mk73/eli5_green_bananas_vs_plantains_vs_bananas/ | {
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ah4we1 | what exactly causes internet lag in online gaming? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ah4we1/eli5_what_exactly_causes_internet_lag_in_online/ | {
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5egmxh | how does flying under the radar works? why can't they just point the radar lower? | I'm talking about airplanes, not work place | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5egmxh/eli5_how_does_flying_under_the_radar_works_why/ | {
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3gtusk | why does the freezing point of water decrease with pressure, and not vice-versa | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3gtusk/eli5_why_does_the_freezing_point_of_water/ | {
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9ly7qh | how could the supreme court get to abolish abortions in the usa | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9ly7qh/eli5how_could_the_supreme_court_get_to_abolish/ | {
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5tp5y7 | what is the real difference between humans and other primates and if it is just intelligence, why cant we just consider them "special people"? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5tp5y7/eli5what_is_the_real_difference_between_humans/ | {
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muvn7 | how running a marathon benefits a cause. | I remember as a kid sometimes we would solicit donation from family and neighbors, such as $1 per mile. However, I know many colleagues, friends, and family members who run
marathons/half-marathons/5ks/etc... and I've never heard of them doing that. Is it mostly to raise awareness? Or are my family and friends just je... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/muvn7/eli5_how_running_a_marathon_benefits_a_cause/ | {
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ausrwb | if crude oil or fossil fuels are from dinosaurs, how did they get so far below the earth’s surface? | According to _URL_0_ the average well depth is right around 6,000 feet. I understand a lot of today’s wells are directional and not straight down. That just seems like a long way down from the surface if oil or fossil fuels are from dinosaurs. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ausrwb/eli5_if_crude_oil_or_fossil_fuels_are_from/ | {
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5vz8pb | why is there always bad feedback on voice/video calls when using computer speakers, but not on speaker phones? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5vz8pb/eli5_why_is_there_always_bad_feedback_on/ | {
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7djnyt | computer games | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7djnyt/eli5_computer_games/ | {
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347piv | what's the difference when you remember doing something vs fantasizing yourself doing something? | Why can we tell a difference between a fantasy and a memory?
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33nbsn | what is putins interest in the crimea | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/33nbsn/eli5what_is_putins_interest_in_the_crimea/ | {
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2b4o03 | what are the practical implications of renouncing your u.s. citizenship and remaining in the country? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2b4o03/eli5_what_are_the_practical_implications_of/ | {
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5v8zre | canned meat not needing refrigeration? | How come if you get tuna in a packet or sliced meats etc it has to be refrigerated, but if you get canned tuna or soup with meats in it, it doesn't? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5v8zre/eli5_canned_meat_not_needing_refrigeration/ | {
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1evdhe | did nasa disprove or set back global warming? | A friend of mine posted [this link] (_URL_1_), not really a trust worthy one, but it linked back to this [NASA source](_URL_0_).
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6ckl2o | what's the difference between 'islamist' and 'islamic' as it pertains to court of world opinion? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6ckl2o/eli5_whats_the_difference_between_islamist_and/ | {
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6ahn4o | how do thread count and material factor into how 'soft' bedding is? | Hi ELI5! In the process of upgrading sheets and trying to figure out which terms are sales malarkey and what makes for 'soft' feeling textiles.
Does one affect the 'feel' more than the other? Is there a point where a really high thread count doesn't mater?
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68u2pg | what is the difference between subsidized schooling and school vouchers? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/68u2pg/eli5_what_is_the_difference_between_subsidized/ | {
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50uusc | why do my car windows have gel in the middle? | I was looking from the top of my car window and I noticed there is gel between the glass. Is that to prevent it from shattering? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/50uusc/eli5_why_do_my_car_windows_have_gel_in_the_middle/ | {
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7jdryc | methanol vs ethanol | How are they made and are they interchangeable? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7jdryc/eli5_methanol_vs_ethanol/ | {
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47ly3t | why do websites, particularly mobile, have to change their layout so frequently while loading? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/47ly3t/eli5_why_do_websites_particularly_mobile_have_to/ | {
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l1zgi | bernie madoff's ponzi scheme | or ponzi schemes in general. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/l1zgi/eli5_bernie_madoffs_ponzi_scheme/ | {
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frl29o | how does food in the fridge stay good for a few days and then one day just go bad. | Some food seem to be fine one day and the next just smell or look weird the next. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/frl29o/eli5_how_does_food_in_the_fridge_stay_good_for_a/ | {
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aac6l1 | how could improper connection of 3.5mm jack could sometimes fully isolate the music in some content? | I've been watching a show with my headphones connected to the PC and something happened that I recall to have happen more than once before, the voices of the people are cut out and the music plays like nothing is wrong.
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4soe9c | how do trends in baby names happen? | Growing up, I remember it being common to have multiple kids in my classes with the same names (usually Chris, Joe, Mike, Katie, etc), but those were not common names when my parents were growing up. I'm curious what causes "trends" in naming babies. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4soe9c/eli5_how_do_trends_in_baby_names_happen/ | {
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82yb6t | pawn shops | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/82yb6t/eli5_pawn_shops/ | {
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2qbx0d | why are some circuits just positive/negative while others have a ground? | What makes these different and why is a ground needed? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2qbx0d/eli5_why_are_some_circuits_just_positivenegative/ | {
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5jhtdo | antimatter and why seeing its light spectrum is cool? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5jhtdo/eli5_antimatter_and_why_seeing_its_light_spectrum/ | {
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bm3v7i | why is touching a butterflies wings bad? what is the "dust" on their wings that makes them fly? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/bm3v7i/elif_why_is_touching_a_butterflies_wings_bad_what/ | {
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agqkae | chick-fil-a employees | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/agqkae/eli5_chickfila_employees/ | {
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3xk5ti | what is going on in the brain when someone says the wrong word? | For example, in their head they might think: "I really hate my phone carrier." and instead they say: "I really hate my phone character." - What exactly is going on here? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3xk5ti/eli5_what_is_going_on_in_the_brain_when_someone/ | {
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bkqlli | why does remembering unimportant things seem so much easier than remembering important things? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/bkqlli/eli5_why_does_remembering_unimportant_things_seem/ | {
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385xx1 | what is the evolutionary benefit for humans to have a butt crack? | What were the environmental factors that pushed humans to have a butt crack and not a round monkey butt? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/385xx1/eli5_what_is_the_evolutionary_benefit_for_humans/ | {
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5tuzym | how do pornstars insert large dildos and take fists in their ass without damaging themselves? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5tuzym/eli5_how_do_pornstars_insert_large_dildos_and/ | {
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2ehud6 | why is the republican party referred to as the grand old party? | Why not just say Republican? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2ehud6/eli5_why_is_the_republican_party_referred_to_as/ | {
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8r5g6h | why does the sun cause long term skin damage if we are constantly losing and re-growing skin cells? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8r5g6h/eli5_why_does_the_sun_cause_long_term_skin_damage/ | {
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afwybj | how does one get an object out of a lung? | First of all, is it even possible to get something stuck so far down the trachea, and if so how is it possible to remove it / does the body have any mechanism against it? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/afwybj/eli5_how_does_one_get_an_object_out_of_a_lung/ | {
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affrj6 | recently my hometown got 9" of snow, and the forecast was 8-12 inches. how can this (and other weather) be predicted so accurately so far in advance? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/affrj6/eli5_recently_my_hometown_got_9_of_snow_and_the/ | {
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amjjm3 | how is it impossible to get the flu from a flu shot? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/amjjm3/eli5_how_is_it_impossible_to_get_the_flu_from_a/ | {
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2tcoj1 | why is the princeton study on why the united states is an oligarchy not used more to further democracy in the country? | This study _URL_0_ on why the United States is in fact more of an oligarchy than a democracy made a big splash in early 2014. Why has this not been used any more in trying to further true democracy in the country?
Was the study heavily flawed? Because it seemed to say something everyone knew already. Why did this stud... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2tcoj1/eli5_why_is_the_princeton_study_on_why_the_united/ | {
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3ldik3 | the euro is an "e" (€). the chinese yuan is a "y" (¥). the korean won is a "w" (₩). most currencies' symbols are based on the first letter of their currency but then why is the dollar sign a $? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3ldik3/eli5_the_euro_is_an_e_the_chinese_yuan_is_a_y_the/ | {
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5lpn1c | how technology continues to get more powerful even though getting progressively smaller? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5lpn1c/eli5_how_technology_continues_to_get_more/ | {
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ok5cg | how grooveshark is still online? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ok5cg/eli5_how_grooveshark_is_still_online/ | {
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3vk8wd | why don't they make kid's movies with kids anymore? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3vk8wd/eli5why_dont_they_make_kids_movies_with_kids/ | {
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1dzsqh | rainbow tables (in cryptography, specifically, hash chains) | Its maths, and i dont understand it.
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djegjx | if you shake liquid soap making it bubble up does that waste its foam-ability? | Say you shake a bottle of runny liquid soap until it foams up, then just let it sit for a couple hours so the bubbles disappear. Have you wasted some of the effectiveness of the soap? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/djegjx/eli5_if_you_shake_liquid_soap_making_it_bubble_up/ | {
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2w6lc9 | why do car tyres deflate over a long period of time? | Pictures of abandoned cars have deflated tyres | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2w6lc9/eli5_why_do_car_tyres_deflate_over_a_long_period/ | {
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6ixvsb | if another sports team is added to a sports league, how does that new team acquire players? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6ixvsb/eli5_if_another_sports_team_is_added_to_a_sports/ | {
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3fm2df | why does the government borrow money from the fed at interest when they have the authority to print it themselves? | The Federal Reserve is often said to be a government entity. They state on their website that they are an "independent entity within government." Business Insider says they are a "Public/Private hybrid." Regardless of what they really are, it seems like the government is borrowing money from another government entity a... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3fm2df/eli5_why_does_the_government_borrow_money_from/ | {
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2ktash | why does a good song lend significance/levity to a moment that otherwise would be relatively boring or routine? how do soundtracks work so well? | Sometimes it feels like I could be tweezing my nose hairs but if you put on an Explosions in the Sky song, it would feel like I was saving the future of humanity. So whats the deal? Why does music have this effect? Why do I want to run through a brick wall as soon as I put on my running playlist? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2ktash/eli5_why_does_a_good_song_lend_significancelevity/ | {
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b2e1dv | for st.patricks day, chicago dyed the chicago river green....how is this actually safe and good for the water? does this not actually cause harm? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/b2e1dv/eli5_for_stpatricks_day_chicago_dyed_the_chicago/ | {
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4wnmbt | how do big tech companies use cookies to show you relevant ads? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4wnmbt/eli5_how_do_big_tech_companies_use_cookies_to/ | {
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vksob | jesus being a jew and the founder of christianity | Aren't they conflicting? I just leared today that there are Jewish Christians... I know nothing about religions so please enlighten me. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/vksob/eli5_jesus_being_a_jew_and_the_founder_of/ | {
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3q5roy | why do some websites "remember me" more than others? | Google tends to remember me forever, where as reddit will only go a day or two, even if clicking "Remember me." | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3q5roy/eli5_why_do_some_websites_remember_me_more_than/ | {
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2lgx2m | toenail growth | So generally it seems like our toenails (and I guess fingernails) grow outward on our fingers/toes. However, I noticed after having my toenail fall off in a run that a new toenail just seems to be coming into existence. How does toenail growth really work? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2lgx2m/eli5toenail_growth/ | {
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25wjt1 | why makes musics from the 80s sound so "eighthies" ? | It's such a distinctive type of music. I can just listen to a song and I can guess that it's from the 80s. Why is that? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/25wjt1/eli5_why_makes_musics_from_the_80s_sound_so/ | {
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nfwx3 | the status of scotland, wales and northern ireland in the uk | Are they like states in the US? To what degree are they independent from London? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/nfwx3/eli5_the_status_of_scotland_wales_and_northern/ | {
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a5cn5e | motion sickness when in the car but not gaming at home? | So I have read that people (myself) get motion sickness in the car when on a phone or game boy like device because of the difference between motion but eyes not sensing motion. Why do I not get the same feeling playing a game like a racing game or call of duty when the eye would sense movement but my body does not? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/a5cn5e/eli5_motion_sickness_when_in_the_car_but_not/ | {
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17t6tn | what permits do you have to get to drive a police car or dress as a police officer for a 'prank' video? | This is what I'm talking about: _URL_0_ | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/17t6tn/eli5_what_permits_do_you_have_to_get_to_drive_a/ | {
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20gsxw | does soap really clean us or does it just make us smell nice? | Is there such a thing as being truly clean? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/20gsxw/eli5_does_soap_really_clean_us_or_does_it_just/ | {
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3cplpe | how do photos on twitter like this one work? | _URL_0_ | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3cplpe/eli5_how_do_photos_on_twitter_like_this_one_work/ | {
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2zr34p | how has russia not been internationally shunned after shooting down a plane full of 300 civilians? | It's amazing how quickly we move on from such events. As soon as another news story comes out suddenly no one seems to care anymore. Its sad. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2zr34p/eli5_how_has_russia_not_been_internationally/ | {
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7cp33o | why does putting salt on ice cause it to melt? i understand that salt water has a lower freezing point, but doesn't the salt have to dissolve into liquid water for that to ocurr? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7cp33o/eli5_why_does_putting_salt_on_ice_cause_it_to/ | {
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6b1pee | why do we regret breakups despite acknowledging how bad the relationships were? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6b1pee/eli5_why_do_we_regret_breakups_despite/ | {
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2zu8dc | the chandrasekhar limit. | What is it?
What determines the size of objects larger than it?
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66uzd5 | how a person can have "better than perfect vision" | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/66uzd5/eli5_how_a_person_can_have_better_than_perfect/ | {
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6kjrs2 | the relationship between gaba and anxiety/mental disorders | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6kjrs2/eli5_the_relationship_between_gaba_and/ | {
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29cdk8 | i have seen a lot of people posting on facebook about impeaching obama. on what grounds do they want him impeached and are these ground valid? | I think the question says it all. I will say that I have not read any of the linked articles based on who they are coming from because I know they will be extremely right wing. I know it will be hard to come by an unbiased article, so I am looking for a *less* biased explanation. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/29cdk8/eli5_i_have_seen_a_lot_of_people_posting_on/ | {
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6zkd5b | why do separately picked high-performance parts (32gb+ ram, excessively clocked cpu, or fancy performance gpu) not necessarily improve computer performance? | If the motherboard is shit, does it (not) matter how good the parts are? Why? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6zkd5b/eli5why_do_separately_picked_highperformance/ | {
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51p7sm | why do decapitated heads go unconscious instantly after being separated from the body instead of staying aware for at least a few moments? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/51p7sm/eli5_why_do_decapitated_heads_go_unconscious/ | {
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3t7s2j | why do republican voters have a high turnout? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3t7s2j/eli5_why_do_republican_voters_have_a_high_turnout/ | {
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3fhz31 | why do some countries need a lot of visa, fees and documentation to visit as a tourist but others are open to almost everyone? | I was surprised to learn Haiti is open to almost all countries except the Dom. Republic , Colombia and Panama, while the neighboring Dominican Republic requires visas for many countries in Asia, Africa and most remaining countries are required to buy tourist visas.
What accounts for this difference in visitor policy? ... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3fhz31/eli5_why_do_some_countries_need_a_lot_of_visa/ | {
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2bq98w | how/why did humans evolve away from the "eat one huge meal per week" diet that many other animals employ? | I know that a lot of reptiles eat pretty infrequently but in large amounts, but why did many mammals and specifically humans evolve to a more simple "eat a little every day" diet? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2bq98w/eli5_howwhy_did_humans_evolve_away_from_the_eat/ | {
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62kv4k | how do plane formations (specifically jet display formations) keep their speeds identical for extended periods of time? | Is it as simple as super-sensitive speedometers? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/62kv4k/eli5_how_do_plane_formations_specifically_jet/ | {
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fxveyo | why is it bad to use zoom? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/fxveyo/eli5_why_is_it_bad_to_use_zoom/ | {
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5qrjaa | why don't countries have open borders? what is the benefit? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5qrjaa/eli5_why_dont_countries_have_open_borders_what_is/ | {
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2pmz9n | why is japanese manga in black and white but american comics are in full color? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2pmz9n/eli5why_is_japanese_manga_in_black_and_white_but/ | {
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3cqfqt | why do the top posts of subreddits have so few upvotes compared to the amount of subscribers? | For example, this subreddit's top post of all time only has 5,530 upvotes, while ELI5 itself boasts 5,668,851 subscribers. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3cqfqt/eli5_why_do_the_top_posts_of_subreddits_have_so/ | {
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47cbuf | why are car bumpers/fenders made to be hollow? why not make them out of something like rubber? | It's the most common part of the car to get damaged yet it's made to break so easily. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/47cbuf/eli5_why_are_car_bumpersfenders_made_to_be_hollow/ | {
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4ytmag | what living being can withstand the most damage or pain? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4ytmag/eli5what_living_being_can_withstand_the_most/ | {
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30ayzs | how do porn stars film public nude stuff and not get busted. | There are so many public sex/nudity videos online, how do they get away with it and not getting arrested considering there's literally video evidence of the offense? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/30ayzs/eli5_how_do_porn_stars_film_public_nude_stuff_and/ | {
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8i47al | why is water such a better heat conductor than air? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8i47al/eli5_why_is_water_such_a_better_heat_conductor/ | {
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1wqr3t | does running on treadmills have the same benefits as regular running? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1wqr3t/eli5_does_running_on_treadmills_have_the_same/ | {
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5y0lnv | why have some religions such as greek mythology turned into mythology while other religions such as christianity or islam stayed prominent over the years? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5y0lnv/eli5_why_have_some_religions_such_as_greek/ | {
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6hqk2e | did monks and priests really drink nothing but beer in the middle ages? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6hqk2e/eli5_did_monks_and_priests_really_drink_nothing/ | {
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d36ooe | what is the basis for the hypothesis that there are infinite alternate realities? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/d36ooe/eli5_what_is_the_basis_for_the_hypothesis_that/ | {
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d8z370 | why are there green lines on the border of videos? | Im genuinly curious, since ive seen them on some videos on reddit and on some videos made by my irl friends, much love. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/d8z370/eli5_why_are_there_green_lines_on_the_border_of/ | {
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1x4mjj | why do we use cmyk for four color process printing? | Is it just tradition, or is there something special about cyan, magenta, yellow and black that makes them uniquely able to produce any other colors? Could we use three different colors and black? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1x4mjj/eli5_why_do_we_use_cmyk_for_four_color_process/ | {
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5vxqam | why will my phone's autocorrect suddenly replace real, properly spelled words with some other word? | Shouldn't they just correct mistakes? How does it determine what to change? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5vxqam/eli5_why_will_my_phones_autocorrect_suddenly/ | {
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