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39pfwh | if im traveling the same speed on a boat and on land, why does it feel like im going faster on the boat? | I'm curious. Thanks
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ml9dn | stealth technology | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ml9dn/eli5_stealth_technology/ | {
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363wfd | what are the differences between open warfare, cell warfare, guerrilla warfare and civil warfare? | If I missed some types of warfare(excluding chemical, nuclear and biological warfare) please mention and explain them too. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/363wfd/eli5_what_are_the_differences_between_open/ | {
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3vq3v9 | 1 during his era, why was elvis considered so controversial? | I mean, I understand how artists like Tupac or Eminem could be considered controversial, especially by older people, but what did Elvis do that made him so?
Edit: I dunno why I typed a 1 in the title, sorry. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3vq3v9/eli5_1_during_his_era_why_was_elvis_considered_so/ | {
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3up3br | what biological role do psychedelic molecules e.g salvianorium a, psilocybin, lsa etc ect actually play. | Are they a defensive mechanism? Or a byproduct of another bio-synthesis process? Any information would be greatly appreciated! | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3up3br/eli5_what_biological_role_do_psychedelic/ | {
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1t3pg0 | say i win a record breaking billion dollars in the mega lottery. what happens next? what's the process for brand new, overnight multimillionaires? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1t3pg0/eli5_say_i_win_a_record_breaking_billion_dollars/ | {
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3frkc3 | how do radio edits of songs work? are they edited in studio prior to being released, or does the radio station edit the song after being released? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3frkc3/eli5_how_do_radio_edits_of_songs_work_are_they/ | {
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ekjmay | why do low fat products like mayonnaise and cream have more carbs than their full fat alternative versions? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ekjmay/eli5_why_do_low_fat_products_like_mayonnaise_and/ | {
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57olb1 | how do respected news sites determine that a photo is genuine before they publish it? | We live in an age where digital manipulation is more and more common and more and more powerful, so... what keeps photographers from submitting fake photos to news sites? Like... if someone sends a photo of, say, an extremely heinous act (like a war crime or something), how does the authenticity of that photo get vette... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/57olb1/eli5_how_do_respected_news_sites_determine_that_a/ | {
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8mvubn | how do geosynchronous satellites, like those of tv providers like directv, stay in such a perfect orbit such that they can always provide a signal? | Title says it all. How does it work? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8mvubn/eli5_how_do_geosynchronous_satellites_like_those/ | {
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1tse6a | how does a mental or psychological condition manifest as a physical symptom? | I'm a 37-Y/O white male--5'10", 160 lbs., fairly fit, with a family history of heart disease, depression and diabetes. I drink a couple of beers once or twice a week and smoke sparingly (smoked regularly in college and for a few years afterwards, and currently I sneak a smoke on a stressful day or maybe out with the g... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1tse6a/eli5_how_does_a_mental_or_psychological_condition/ | {
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56z818 | what would happen on the administrative side of things if a presidential candidate withdrew this close to the election? | Aren't absentee ballots already distributed? If a candidate changed for one of the major parties wouldn't all the ballots have to be changed/updated? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/56z818/eli5what_would_happen_on_the_administrative_side/ | {
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39x82g | why do diamonds depreciate after being bought, despite being undamaged? | They seem to lose 20-40% of their value even with absolutely zero damage. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/39x82g/eli5_why_do_diamonds_depreciate_after_being/ | {
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9nmjsi | why a rack of billiards will break differently every time even though it's racked in the exact same position and regardless of the force applied to the cue ball | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9nmjsi/eli5_why_a_rack_of_billiards_will_break/ | {
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1hj5ub | why, when i run, do i get cramps and whats the best way to avoid them? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1hj5ub/eli5why_when_i_run_do_i_get_cramps_and_whats_the/ | {
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61qrtu | plea deals. "just agree with us, say you're guilty and we'll make it less harsh on you". | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/61qrtu/eli5_plea_deals_just_agree_with_us_say_youre/ | {
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1n9gjk | why are there rules and regulations in f1? | Why can't the fastest car win, letting teams sort out driver safety? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1n9gjk/eli5_why_are_there_rules_and_regulations_in_f1/ | {
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36als0 | why is it easy for a fast food worker to fired for making one small mistake, but college professors make tons of typos on their handouts and show up late for class yet never get fired? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/36als0/eli5_why_is_it_easy_for_a_fast_food_worker_to/ | {
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3rfg3d | twitter and #hashtags. | I kind of get that you can use Twitter to send 140 character messages, but what's the point of hashtags?
I'm old, but I've been doing messaging over the Internet for a while. My ICQ Number is 15##900 (yeah, 1 I was like the 1 and half millionth subscriber to ICQ, assuming they started at 0000000)...
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9rdi3b | how does a railgun work and why are there no flames while the projectile is in the air and then lots of flames and sparks on impact? | See this gif here: [_URL_0_](_URL_0_)
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44fey0 | why is it so much harder to recover data from a mobile phone's (non-sd card) storage than any other computer devices? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/44fey0/eli5_why_is_it_so_much_harder_to_recover_data/ | {
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a6785q | the earth is constantly exposed to energy from the sun. but the average temperature on earth is always the same. does earth send out equal amounts of energy as it absorbs from space? and how so? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/a6785q/eli5_the_earth_is_constantly_exposed_to_energy/ | {
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17r3s6 | the use of "with," "featuring," "and starring" in tv credits. | My guess is that it has to do with money and clout. But *just* that much doesn't make a ton of sense to me: Jason Alexander was the singled-out one in Seinfeld ("Starring Jerry Seinfeld.....Michael Richards.....Julia Louis-Dreyfus......and Jason Alexander as George.") -- but how does he have more pull than Jerry?
For ... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/17r3s6/eli5_the_use_of_with_featuring_and_starring_in_tv/ | {
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39fu30 | what just happened with reddit? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/39fu30/eli5_what_just_happened_with_reddit/ | {
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8q5j04 | how does cooking pizza longer make the crust softer? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8q5j04/eli5_how_does_cooking_pizza_longer_make_the_crust/ | {
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6hv0nq | why does the nervous system act like it does when the corpus callosum is severed? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6hv0nq/eli5_why_does_the_nervous_system_act_like_it_does/ | {
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48hbpl | how do machines that spin and are connected to another machine spin without becoming tangled or damaged internally? (ex: a fan with lights on the blades) | I've wondered this for a while and I have 3 prime examples.
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dedo9m | if heat is a consequence of particle motion, why does stirring liquids decrease their temperature? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/dedo9m/eli5_if_heat_is_a_consequence_of_particle_motion/ | {
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7k1hnu | how is cable “run” underground? how does it get from there being no cable underground to there being (for example, a mile of) said cable underground? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7k1hnu/eli5_how_is_cable_run_underground_how_does_it_get/ | {
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2xfu5y | why does fast food tend to be bad for your stomach? esp. taco bell? | I know it's considered "lower quality" meat, but what exactly in it that makes it bad for your stomach. And why the fuck does Taco Bell give everyone the shits? What's the science behind it compared to other food that doesn't give me the shits? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2xfu5y/eli5_why_does_fast_food_tend_to_be_bad_for_your/ | {
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2o5a5d | if some breeds of dogs can be smarter than other breeds why can't some races of humans be smarter than other humans? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2o5a5d/eli5_if_some_breeds_of_dogs_can_be_smarter_than/ | {
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2v93xb | how was bobby kennedy's appointment as us attorney general by his brother not seen as nepotism? | I've read a fair amount about John F. Kennedy's Administration, and seen lots of things written about his younger brother both good and bad, but I've never seen a good explanation for why this was pretty easily accepted. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2v93xb/eli5how_was_bobby_kennedys_appointment_as_us/ | {
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10ehq5 | why is air travel safe? | What do the people on the ground and the pilots do that makes air travel a safe mode of transportation? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/10ehq5/eli5_why_is_air_travel_safe/ | {
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3m945o | why does ouzo go fuzzy with ice? | Ouzo in a bottle is clear, mixed with ice goes really fuzzy. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3m945o/eli5_why_does_ouzo_go_fuzzy_with_ice/ | {
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55ewh1 | is there any science behind making catchy music? how do artists produce hit after hit? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/55ewh1/eli5_is_there_any_science_behind_making_catchy/ | {
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4g3jlx | why do the largest us cities have the poorest public school programs? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4g3jlx/eli5_why_do_the_largest_us_cities_have_the/ | {
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2jk9fl | . why are all the larger sized pants and shoes on the bottom rack where it's harder for those taller to access but the shorter smaller sizes are on the top racks? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2jk9fl/eli5_why_are_all_the_larger_sized_pants_and_shoes/ | {
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df3y8h | where does the saying “101” come from? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/df3y8h/eli5_where_does_the_saying_101_come_from/ | {
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25m446 | is there a free license plate search like there how there is a "whitepages" for names? why are they so hard to find? | I don't appreciate being made to PAY to search license plate numbers.
If there's a _URL_0_ to search names for free, well, **why can't we search LICENSE PLATES for free?**
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6s66b2 | how does turning the knob on my radio let me hear different things? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6s66b2/eli5how_does_turning_the_knob_on_my_radio_let_me/ | {
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3mbzba | why is it unsafe to eat raw hamburger meat but safe to eat steak tartare? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3mbzba/eli5_why_is_it_unsafe_to_eat_raw_hamburger_meat/ | {
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3bk4sm | does the calorie count on chewing/bubble gum assume we're swallowing the gum? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3bk4sm/eli5_does_the_calorie_count_on_chewingbubble_gum/ | {
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2clv2d | how do we taste in dreams? | edit: the other night i was dreaming about eating pizza from my home town, which i haven't eaten in YEARS. but i could taste it in my dream, and when i woke up i knew i could taste it. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2clv2d/eli5_how_do_we_taste_in_dreams/ | {
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e1xutq | why can't we get polititians tax returns from the irs? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/e1xutq/eli5_why_cant_we_get_polititians_tax_returns_from/ | {
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979lp3 | why do mushrooms grow so selectively after rainfall? what causes their growth and what kinds grow? | For example, overnight in Texas we had some rainfall, I went to work and saw [these](_URL_0_) HUGE mushrooms outside in the dirt. The one on the left was 8-12 inches tall. How could it grow that fast?
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3vcrft | taxes, and tax season. | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3vcrft/eli5_taxes_and_tax_season/ | {
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422e5u | how does "motion to strike" any testimony or evidence work since the jury can't unhear or unsee it? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/422e5u/eli5_how_does_motion_to_strike_any_testimony_or/ | {
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f9li8w | what is the specific impulse of a rocket? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/f9li8w/eli5_what_is_the_specific_impulse_of_a_rocket/ | {
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3ftz96 | how can different automobile manufacturers make vehicles that are so similar (to the point that parts are swappable?)? | Such as the newer ford f150s and the Lincoln mark t. Or the caddilac escalade truck and a Chevy avalanche. Or Chevy Colorado and gmc canyon. I could go on. How does this not infringe copyright? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3ftz96/eli5_how_can_different_automobile_manufacturers/ | {
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2jdg3t | why do many neurological disorders seem to occur 3-5 times more in males than females? | Autism, tourettes, ADHD are just a few examples. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2jdg3t/eli5_why_do_many_neurological_disorders_seem_to/ | {
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9pgqy3 | wound stops hurting after a while? | I have a huge wound on my foot and when immersed in saly water it hurt like hell for 5 minutes but was fine after that. Do the neurons stop firing or is it the brain that shuts out the signals after a while? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9pgqy3/eli5_wound_stops_hurting_after_a_while/ | {
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50etks | is there any proof that we can't go faster than light? i mean we couldn't have the technology to do it, but theoretically why is it so impossible to ever do? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/50etks/eli5_is_there_any_proof_that_we_cant_go_faster/ | {
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57y1vr | why do some people have permanent small red veins in their eyes? | I know about eye infections and strains. But these go away after some time. Some people have permanent little red veins in their eyes. It's not like "holy shit what's wrong with this guy". Just small red veins. Like little spider webs! I'm assuming that that's normal. How is this called and what's this all about?
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7v8151 | why do hot things tend to emit light? | Do all materials emit light if heated up enough? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7v8151/eli5_why_do_hot_things_tend_to_emit_light/ | {
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42if1q | why the oscars are considered racist but the nba isn't | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/42if1q/eli5_why_the_oscars_are_considered_racist_but_the/ | {
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82lgf1 | in a cellular network, is each channel specified for each user? can there be multiple users on the same channel without any interference? how do telecom companies assign a specific bandwidth to all of its customers? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/82lgf1/eli5_in_a_cellular_network_is_each_channel/ | {
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4d5ge4 | why do queen's guards march and move weapons in a procedural way? | If you watch most videos involving the Queen's Guards you'll see they march from point A to point B, and when a tourist is being annoying/threatening they will do a series of movements before drawing their weapons at them, and then do those movements again before putting it down to position. I know that it's traditiona... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4d5ge4/eli5_why_do_queens_guards_march_and_move_weapons/ | {
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1qxxmc | can somebody explain the cloud services such as dropbox? | From my understanding you just put your files on their servers. What's so good about this? If you want to retrieve the file, you still would have to download it before you could use it, right?
What's the difference between something like Dropbox and me buying a server and putting files on there. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1qxxmc/eli5_can_somebody_explain_the_cloud_services_such/ | {
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snvm9 | how does facial recognition software work? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/snvm9/how_does_facial_recognition_software_work/ | {
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ax7xpl | why do rockets heat up when they pass through earth's atmosphere? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ax7xpl/eli5_why_do_rockets_heat_up_when_they_pass/ | {
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4lbxgl | when experiencing repeating vibrations (such as when using a jackhammer), what is happening inside your body that your arms feel weird for a period of time once the vibrations stop? | I guess this also happens when using most power tools, like a drill, saw, etc. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4lbxgl/eli5_when_experiencing_repeating_vibrations_such/ | {
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32oxws | what will realistically happen in 20-30 years when the babyboom generation dies and their wealth is inherited/re-distributed? | I've seen some estimates from when I was in university that the aggregate wealth (depending on which study one reads) of the babyboom generation is somewhere between 4-10 trillion dollars. Arguable most/all that wealth will be redistributed in the next 20-30 years as their generation dies off and it's either inherited ... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/32oxws/eli5what_will_realistically_happen_in_2030_years/ | {
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3iqbng | is the eu actually destroying net neutrality right now? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3iqbng/eli5_is_the_eu_actually_destroying_net_neutrality/ | {
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88eihd | what's the connection between grapes and decadence | Specifically, the image where gluttonous ruler is being served grapes by some poor unfortunate soul.
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9w9e14 | what is honey? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9w9e14/eli5_what_is_honey/ | {
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2b1g64 | assuming that it's constantly cooling the air (not just fan mode), how much more energy does a window air conditioner use to keep a room very cold vs just a little cooler than room temp? | Lots of questions on here about A/Cs - I'm curious in particular about energy consumption based on target cooling (though I'd certainly be interested in hearing more about comparable processes in other devices!) If you're in an environment where the outdoor ambient temperature is always going to be warmer than what you... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2b1g64/eli5assuming_that_its_constantly_cooling_the_air/ | {
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2f2cz7 | why are jews forbidden from entering the temple mount? | I've read about this while doing some general background research on Jerusalem, but I don't quite explain it. I know it has to do with religious law, but I'm not Jewish and don't really have any background. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2f2cz7/eli5_why_are_jews_forbidden_from_entering_the/ | {
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etlghy | why is marshmellow fluff viscous at room temperature while normal marshmallows are remain solid at the same temperature? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/etlghy/eli5_why_is_marshmellow_fluff_viscous_at_room/ | {
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344lq5 | why do boxers hit that speed bag, i have never seen any boxer punch the bag the same way as they punch during a fight. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/344lq5/eli5why_do_boxers_hit_that_speed_bag_i_have_never/ | {
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84tn40 | why are your eyes more sensitive to light in the morning after you wake up or have been in a dark room for a long time. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/84tn40/eli5_why_are_your_eyes_more_sensitive_to_light_in/ | {
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btciox | why and how can energy become matter and vice verse according to einstein’s theories? | I always though of energy as motion - heat is atoms vibrating and moving, sound is a wave of atoms pushing each other in a specific direction, electricity is the movement of electrons, etc. But I’ve heard that e=mc^2 means energy can become matter and matter can be energy. How can motion become physical matter? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/btciox/eli5_why_and_how_can_energy_become_matter_and/ | {
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3etwpm | what does the data that is collected and creates your personal online profile actually look like? is it just code? what are the main peices? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3etwpm/eli5what_does_the_data_that_is_collected_and/ | {
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4dpi5c | how do tv torrent uploaders capture, edit, encode and upload their files so fast and consistently? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4dpi5c/eli5_how_do_tv_torrent_uploaders_capture_edit/ | {
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5i5ope | why does the moon appear to be uniformly made of one material (the grey powdery dirt that is all you see in images) if it broke off from earth and earth is not uniform like that? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5i5ope/eli5_why_does_the_moon_appear_to_be_uniformly/ | {
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5vkp0q | what exactly is, and the significance of, nasa's announcement today? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5vkp0q/eli5_what_exactly_is_and_the_significance_of/ | {
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c0qftc | how does the gravel under train tracks stay level so the train doesn't make it slide? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/c0qftc/eli5_how_does_the_gravel_under_train_tracks_stay/ | {
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1hae23 | how does gooogles quantum computer work? | Just having a hard time wrapping my head around how it actually makes calculations..help? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1hae23/eli5how_does_gooogles_quantum_computer_work/ | {
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2f1mbw | why are unfocused lights octagonal or hexagonal? | Simply, why is it that all lights, whether it's a candle light, light bulb, or LED light, happen to be in the shape of an octagon or hexagon when unfocused? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2f1mbw/eli5_why_are_unfocused_lights_octagonal_or/ | {
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40cj4y | how are most if not all of the us presidential candidates able to get away with straight up lying about various facts about iran? | I was curious and I went to this website for facts on various future presidents on Iran: _URL_0_
and most if not all constantly tell straight up lies. How are they able to get away with this? Why isn't the media pointing out the truth? Isn't a president meant to be truthful and educated on these matters? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/40cj4y/eli5_how_are_most_if_not_all_of_the_us/ | {
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4qvjf2 | what is at the center of gas giant planets and what holds them together? why do they have an atmosphere? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4qvjf2/eli5_what_is_at_the_center_of_gas_giant_planets/ | {
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3smx98 | why does a fire get hotter when it gets bigger? | If I have a small bonfire in my backyard, it'll get pretty damn hot. But if my house burns down, it'll be much much hotter. And if a bushfire happens, that'll reach astronomical temperatures. Why does the size increase the temperature, even if the fuel is basically the same? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3smx98/eli5_why_does_a_fire_get_hotter_when_it_gets/ | {
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4c8c02 | why do some cars have different names in different countries? for example: it's called a tacoma stateside, but a hilux overseas. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4c8c02/eli5_why_do_some_cars_have_different_names_in/ | {
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cgytfi | is urine beneficial or aggravating to jelly stings? | I was taught beneficial but all my current searches say opposite. Why the change in teachings and what role does urine actually play in that situation? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/cgytfi/eli5_is_urine_beneficial_or_aggravating_to_jelly/ | {
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3ddkzi | why don't oil states halt export or production and resume it when the world stock is low? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3ddkzi/eli5_why_dont_oil_states_halt_export_or/ | {
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3b8745 | why were buildings such as schools made into fallout shelters? | A school I passed in PA had a metal sign saying "FALLOUT SHELTER" on it, what gives? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3b8745/eli5_why_were_buildings_such_as_schools_made_into/ | {
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11dv3x | what is the significance of the gawker/creepshot subreddit ban? | So I've been trailing through /r/subredditdrama, gawker articles, even more articles in regards to potato in my anus and I've just come home and bombarded with a confusing clusterfuck of information that makes entirely no sense, it looks like trolls trolling trolls but then there's fbi/cia legitimately involved and per... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/11dv3x/what_is_the_significance_of_the_gawkercreepshot/ | {
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68m1fm | - if drain water gets recycled, why is it harmful to waste water down the drain? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/68m1fm/eli5_if_drain_water_gets_recycled_why_is_it/ | {
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3jehjp | why can't they/won't they extinguish the "door to hell" in derweze, turkmenistan? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3jehjp/eli5_why_cant_theywont_they_extinguish_the_door/ | {
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3vci2d | why isn't the universal donor for blood (o-) the universal recipient as well? | Really confused; can't find anything online about it. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3vci2d/eli5_why_isnt_the_universal_donor_for_blood_o_the/ | {
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3ld1ch | how do theoretical physicists figure out the laws of the universe "mathematically"? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3ld1ch/eli5_how_do_theoretical_physicists_figure_out_the/ | {
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2087qq | since we make make dairy products from cows and goats, how come we don't use milk from every other animal, cats, rhinos, deer, dogs, bears, ect.? | Like what is the difference between milks that makes us unable to, or is it just taboo? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2087qq/eli5_since_we_make_make_dairy_products_from_cows/ | {
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22edkj | how do shows like the daily show find such rich/powerful people to interview and embarrass? | In every video special, they always seem to find some wall street guy or corrupt politician who is willing to answer all these loaded questions and make themselves look like idiots. Why would they hurt their own causes like that? Are they not warned in advance, and if so, why wouldn't they just stop the interview? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/22edkj/eli5_how_do_shows_like_the_daily_show_find_such/ | {
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38fd37 | why do really, really old (like medieval, renaissance, etc. time period) pictures/sculptures show that the men had really small penises, even though they were adults? (possibly-nsfw) | [Some pics for examples:](_URL_0_)
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fkl4cr | how does the formula to get a sphere work correctly? formula 4/3 πr^3 | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/fkl4cr/eli5_how_does_the_formula_to_get_a_sphere_work/ | {
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2dceb4 | why does it hurt my feet and knees to walk in shoes with really soft insoles? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2dceb4/eli5_why_does_it_hurt_my_feet_and_knees_to_walk/ | {
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3ui9q3 | why doesn't target get hate to the level walmart does for employee wages? | I don't doubt that Target pays a similar wage, but it's always Walmart being shown as the bad guy. Not defending or supporting either company. Just curious. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3ui9q3/eli5_why_doesnt_target_get_hate_to_the_level/ | {
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2lbddn | what is neuro-linguistic programming (nlp)? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2lbddn/eli5_what_is_neurolinguistic_programming_nlp/ | {
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1tauig | if the earth had no oceans, how would the present climate zones change? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1tauig/eli5_if_the_earth_had_no_oceans_how_would_the/ | {
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"Besides all of the obvious things, like decreased rainfall, the oceans are very good at thermoregulation. Some coastal regions experience cooler than typical for their latitude weather, while others experience warmer weather, due to the direction... | [] | [] | [
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fqomez | why are some antibodies forgotten by the immune system but others (eg flu) remain for life? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/fqomez/eli5_why_are_some_antibodies_forgotten_by_the/ | {
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