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9i2xbr | how do hemispherectomy patients regain functionality in their whole bodies? | I'm under the impression that the motor and sensory neurons for each side of the body are routed to their respective side. If this is the case, when one half of the brain is removed, wouldn't that half of the body be permanently "unplugged"? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9i2xbr/eli5_how_do_hemispherectomy_patients_regain/ | {
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1pb3lj | if eli5 suggests we search eli5 or google before asking an eli5 question, and i can find the answer to every eli5 question on google without reading any of the comments, what is the motivation or psychology behind people using eli5? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1pb3lj/eli5_if_eli5_suggests_we_search_eli5_or_google/ | {
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4aufls | how are we still speculating about and uncovering tombs from pyramids we explored almost 100 years ago? | Story published today states Nefertiti's tomb may be in the same pyramid as King Tut's. If we've had access to these passages since the 20's, how are complete passageways and rooms still unnoticed? _URL_0_ | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4aufls/eli5_how_are_we_still_speculating_about_and/ | {
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1r67zq | what exactly is "missing" in the brain/mental processes when someone has above average written communication skills, yet poor/below average verbal communication skills? | I see this "discrepancy" quite a bit. Using myself as an example, I have always been above average when it comes to written communication. English was my best class as early as first grade, I've always written A+ papers without even having to try very hard, and professors compliment me on my writing style. I can pre... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1r67zq/eli5_what_exactly_is_missing_in_the_brainmental/ | {
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5d441a | why do liquids like beet juice stain so effectively? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5d441a/eli5_why_do_liquids_like_beet_juice_stain_so/ | {
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4r08sd | how do they put empty space into a flash drive? | When they make flash drives and the like, what is it that gives them their capacities? Example: 16gb flash drive
How do you develop memory space and where does it come from? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4r08sd/eli5_how_do_they_put_empty_space_into_a_flash/ | {
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23v76t | why does the united states require a census at great expense, beyond article 1 section 2, to count its citizens when there is more than ample computerized data (state id cards, passports, birth certificates, tax statements, intelligence records, etc.) on its population to complete the task? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/23v76t/eli5_why_does_the_united_states_require_a_census/ | {
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bo6hdu | why isn't the regrowth of nerves and other key cells using stem cells not more popular or more researched if it works so well? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/bo6hdu/eli5_why_isnt_the_regrowth_of_nerves_and_other/ | {
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3d4zom | how is bacon made? | I see the little picture near explain like I'm five, but I don't think that its been asked/answered. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3d4zom/eli5_how_is_bacon_made/ | {
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63iv55 | how do chemical attacks work? ie. the one that recently happened in syria? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/63iv55/eli5_how_do_chemical_attacks_work_ie_the_one_that/ | {
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21ehyu | when i have a company and someone buys it for 2 billion, do i get all the money or does it not work that way? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/21ehyu/eli5_when_i_have_a_company_and_someone_buys_it/ | {
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1dr68c | why some people have dimples and some people dont? | Also, how come they can appear in different places on everyone? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1dr68c/eli5_why_some_people_have_dimples_and_some_people/ | {
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7lb3c0 | what do neo-nazi's want to achieve? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7lb3c0/eli5_what_do_neonazis_want_to_achieve/ | {
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3zf3li | how does side by side 3d video work without glasses? | how ? is the brain just really smart? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3zf3li/eli5_how_does_side_by_side_3d_video_work_without/ | {
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54xgrr | could someone explain me the d-day? (normandy landings) | In my german class we are studying a bit of history and if someone could explain me this event I would be very glad.
thank you! | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/54xgrr/eli5_could_someone_explain_me_the_dday_normandy/ | {
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2o0ab6 | why does school primarily focus on impractical textbook knowledge rather than teaching practical skills like fixing computers, hunting, or self defense? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2o0ab6/eli5_eli5_why_does_school_primarily_focus_on/ | {
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9kmb5q | what is regression analysis? | I know its used for forecasting, but I don't quite get it. I can do it in excel, but the reasons why or concepts aren't clicking yet. I feel like I just press buttons, produce the output, without really knowing what or why. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9kmb5q/eli5_what_is_regression_analysis/ | {
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1f684u | adding the city and state to a us postal address when the zip code could suffice. | I have always been puzzled by the supposed requirement to list a city and state on an envelope when the zip code contains that information. As far as I know, no zip code is located in two states, nor do any have multiple streets with similar names and block numbers. And it could also be possible for two similar address... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1f684u/eli5_adding_the_city_and_state_to_a_us_postal/ | {
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2uh255 | why is it that the majority of reddit seems to be atheist, but /r/atheist gets so much hate. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2uh255/eli5_why_is_it_that_the_majority_of_reddit_seems/ | {
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bwjifa | why when inhaling water vapor (like in a hot shower or humidifier) is fine, but even the slightest inhalation of liquid water stings our sinuses for a period of time? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/bwjifa/eli5_why_when_inhaling_water_vapor_like_in_a_hot/ | {
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3na1zx | how could gun control work in the united states, when drug contol doesn't work at all | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3na1zx/eli5_how_could_gun_control_work_in_the_united/ | {
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1rjjye | what exactly does it mean the the pentagon "can't account for" $8.5 trillion? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1rjjye/eli5_what_exactly_does_it_mean_the_the_pentagon/ | {
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aqsb42 | how are photos chemically developed from photographic negatives? | As done in a darkroom? What chemical process develops the film? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/aqsb42/eli5_how_are_photos_chemically_developed_from/ | {
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28yeav | does taking antihistamines mess up our chance to create a natural resistance to allergies? | I refuse to take them now because they knock me out. Even the non drowsy ones. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/28yeav/eli5_does_taking_antihistamines_mess_up_our/ | {
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4bov4y | in terms of computer science, what exactly happens when malware is quarantined? | I know that when a file is deleted, its index is removed, marking the drive space as available for new data. What actually happens when a file is quarantined? What changes are made to the software to keep it from affecting the system? I've seen a couple sources saying that the file is renamed, but how does that chan... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4bov4y/eli5_in_terms_of_computer_science_what_exactly/ | {
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2hrywj | why do cuts stop hurting after a while? | So I cut myself while cooking today, and it's pretty deep.
But after 5 minutes it goes from pain to nothing. How does that happen? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2hrywj/eli5_why_do_cuts_stop_hurting_after_a_while/ | {
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3x0yi8 | why do car washes always have a small amount of dry time? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3x0yi8/eli5_why_do_car_washes_always_have_a_small_amount/ | {
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aioomq | why is gene editing in babies viewed so poorly by the public? what are the good and bad things that could happen in result of the edits? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/aioomq/eli5_why_is_gene_editing_in_babies_viewed_so/ | {
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5oz1w4 | how do judges put a monetary value to intangibles such as emotional damages/distress and how do they reach the ridiculous values that we see in the media? (i.e. the spilled mcdonald's coffee lawsuit) | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5oz1w4/eli5_how_do_judges_put_a_monetary_value_to/ | {
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1pgsbp | if humans go vegetarian now, is there enough agricultural produce to meet the needs of all or will there be famine ? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1pgsbp/if_humans_go_vegetarian_now_is_there_enough/ | {
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768mga | why was the usa represented as a stereotypical black man on italian wwii propaganda posters? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/768mga/eli5_why_was_the_usa_represented_as_a/ | {
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64rtr5 | do clouds move around the globe because of wind currents or does gravity have anything to do with it? | I've always wondered if clouds move solely because of wind or does gravity actually have anything to do with it? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/64rtr5/eli5_do_clouds_move_around_the_globe_because_of/ | {
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7aiuxo | how do microservices work | I often encounter microservices being mentioned in terms of IT structures to enable IT products. However I feel that I am not understanding exactly what it does or how it differs from the traditional IT operations. Could someone please explain the use cases and benefits of this. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7aiuxo/eli5_how_do_microservices_work/ | {
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ao0595 | when you watch a movie for the second time, why do you notice things you didn’t notice the first time? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ao0595/eli5_when_you_watch_a_movie_for_the_second_time/ | {
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6gx0z7 | what will happen to britain if they don't finish negotiating the brexit by the deadline? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6gx0z7/eli5what_will_happen_to_britain_if_they_dont/ | {
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6fgl7o | on a celestial body with no forms of life could a wound become infected? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6fgl7o/eli5_on_a_celestial_body_with_no_forms_of_life/ | {
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2qpq9k | what exactly is funny about the bombardment of stupid/offensive/off topic comments from "le reddit armie" on many youtube videos? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2qpq9k/eli5_what_exactly_is_funny_about_the_bombardment/ | {
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5qj4hx | why do 5 firetrucks show up whenever my condo has a false alarm? | I totally understand the "because seconds count in a real fire" scenario, but it seems inefficient to not address the vast majority of times when it's a false alarm or small fire situation. Is it always just "send everything we got!" for every single case?
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2b5764 | how do aimbot hacks in battlefield and other first person shooter games work' | So i recently got battlefield 3 and very quickly discovered that people where hacking, and i am just wondering how the hack works and how it finds targets etc. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2b5764/eli5how_do_aimbot_hacks_in_battlefield_and_other/ | {
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3e0rnp | how do multiple studious work together to make one video game? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3e0rnp/eli5_how_do_multiple_studious_work_together_to/ | {
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233njw | why is allergy medicine so expensive? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/233njw/eli5_why_is_allergy_medicine_so_expensive/ | {
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z7kz9 | how does bain (mitt romney's company) make money? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/z7kz9/eli5_how_does_bain_mitt_romneys_company_make_money/ | {
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2oaftl | why is it with all the advances in digital technology does "on-hold music" still have the broken, terrible, staticky, playback quality it did in the 1970's? | So I called UPS the other day (not to single them out -- lots of companies including phone companies have the same problem) and due to "unusually high call volume" was placed on hold for an interminable ten minutes all while being subjected to that dreadful broken record music soundtrack that has been around since the... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2oaftl/eli5_why_is_it_with_all_the_advances_in_digital/ | {
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2mqbup | how can both hot and cold relieve muscle soreness? | I've heard to apply ice, heating pads, and several people have suggested both. It seems counterintuitive for both extremes to be helpful. How can this be? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2mqbup/eli5_how_can_both_hot_and_cold_relieve_muscle/ | {
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361v7u | how do the time differences between planets work in interstellar? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/361v7u/eli5_how_do_the_time_differences_between_planets/ | {
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2fi1me | why does my brain seemingly freeze up when i realize in attracted to someone? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2fi1me/eli5_why_does_my_brain_seemingly_freeze_up_when_i/ | {
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1y4lf4 | what determines if i bleed a little or a lot? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1y4lf4/eli5_what_determines_if_i_bleed_a_little_or_a_lot/ | {
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25219e | why do i feel the effects of caffeine or alcohol when i stand up after sitting for a long time? | As I am studying in the library this morning, I am drinking a Monster, but I still feel groggy. After I get up for a 2-minute bathroom break and come back to staring at my laptop for more studying, I am in a completely different mood and feel refreshed. Why is this? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/25219e/eli5_why_do_i_feel_the_effects_of_caffeine_or/ | {
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1z3hmp | how is the bandwidth divided when multiple user are using from one source? | Like say I have a 20Mbps internet and 10 of my friends are using it at the same time thru wifi,
Is there a limit on what speed a person might get?
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3y4yyz | why don't ups trucks have doors? | I don't live in the US so please don't mind my ignorance. I just don't see why. Is it that much more efficient to not have to open a door? Isn't it really unsafe and way too cold on rainy or snowy days? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3y4yyz/eli5_why_dont_ups_trucks_have_doors/ | {
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87q80y | why is space oftenly referred to as a fabric? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/87q80y/eli5_why_is_space_oftenly_referred_to_as_a_fabric/ | {
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2e112b | what do people mean when they say something of a certain subject matter is a 'trigger'? | I've seen the term used all over the internet and I've no idea what it refers to. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2e112b/eli5what_do_people_mean_when_they_say_something/ | {
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2hhox9 | what is the difference between a finance and accounting degree? | What are potential future career paths/pay etc? Ease of getting a job? I'm really torn between the two and any advice or information is appreciated. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2hhox9/eli5_what_is_the_difference_between_a_finance_and/ | {
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52kc1a | why do airport fire departments have those massive futristic looking fire trucks? | I've noticed this seems a pretty standard thing in a lot of the worlds airports and have always been curious as to why this is. Also they look pretty freaking cool. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/52kc1a/eli5_why_do_airport_fire_departments_have_those/ | {
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a6ttw3 | what causes water to foam up when boiling noodles? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/a6ttw3/eli5_what_causes_water_to_foam_up_when_boiling/ | {
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fzmmzy | how did long pre-industrial ship voyages deal with drinking water? | It seems like the amount of fresh water you'd need for a crew of say 15 for months or even years would be massive. Food is more easily stocked but how did they deal with drinking water on long voyages? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/fzmmzy/eli5_how_did_long_preindustrial_ship_voyages_deal/ | {
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b6rc41 | how can iodine strips be used to prevent infections on a wound, but at the same time iodine itself is dangerous to handle? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/b6rc41/eli5_how_can_iodine_strips_be_used_to_prevent/ | {
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2f6wgg | why isn't dr. oz cancelled yet? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2f6wgg/why_isnt_dr_oz_cancelled_yet/ | {
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3n98mq | why are there so many "engineers" for everything? as in: what even are "social engineers?" | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3n98mq/eli5_why_are_there_so_many_engineers_for/ | {
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2jc8vf | why is it considered rude to take food home you paid for from a restaurant outside of america? | Saw in another thread many Europeans saying the felt it was rude to take food home in a doggy bag from a restaurant, even if you've already paid for it, but none said exactly why. What gives? In my mind I paid for the food, its mine, wouldn't it be more rude to leave it and not eat it? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2jc8vf/eli5_why_is_it_considered_rude_to_take_food_home/ | {
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3ggsz4 | why did english evolve to have letters with multiple sounds rather than accents on letters or even extra letters? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3ggsz4/eli5_why_did_english_evolve_to_have_letters_with/ | {
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fp605w | how come sometimes when you close your eyes to sleep and try to imagine something, your imagination takes what you imagine way out of proportion? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/fp605w/eli5_how_come_sometimes_when_you_close_your_eyes/ | {
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f4r7zq | why are wrecks so mesmerizing for drivers to look at? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/f4r7zq/eli5_why_are_wrecks_so_mesmerizing_for_drivers_to/ | {
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519yqj | what is the difference between a workstation gpu and a gaming gpu? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/519yqj/eli5what_is_the_difference_between_a_workstation/ | {
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cl1gl7 | what’s the difference between coconut milk and coconut water? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/cl1gl7/eli5_whats_the_difference_between_coconut_milk/ | {
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2k43jd | why are pumpkins carved for halloween? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2k43jd/eli5_why_are_pumpkins_carved_for_halloween/ | {
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1dj72o | why is conservatism/republicanism so intertwined with christianity in america? | Is there a statistic for religion vs political affiliation? What aspects of the religion coincide with the party platform? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1dj72o/eli5_why_is_conservatismrepublicanism_so/ | {
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621z3p | - how bets are placed during illegal fights like we see in the movies? | There's always an animated crowd yelling and exchanging bets, money often changes hands mid fight. What is gambling protocol for underground fighting? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/621z3p/eli5_how_bets_are_placed_during_illegal_fights/ | {
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ftzgb0 | why do whips make that big “wuh-psssh!” sound? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ftzgb0/eli5_why_do_whips_make_that_big_wuhpsssh_sound/ | {
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320yoj | what do we reference a unit of measure to? how do we know an inch is an inch? | If all units of measure suddenly disappeared (rulers, tools, etc) how would we reset the measurements? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/320yoj/eli5_what_do_we_reference_a_unit_of_measure_to/ | {
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2dzh73 | how do games make you smarter? | In what aspects, and what kind of games? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2dzh73/eli5_how_do_games_make_you_smarter/ | {
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4nlo3p | why do muslims believe it is empowering for women to cover their bodies? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4nlo3p/eli5_why_do_muslims_believe_it_is_empowering_for/ | {
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4xslcz | why is the average temperature of the earth still rising due to global warming even as holes in the antarctic ozone layer are healing? | source:
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2aib47 | why do websites such as pandora need to pay a licensing fee to play an artist's song, but websites like youtube don't have to? | Or does YouTube have to pay? I'm not sure.
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7boou7 | where does the bank interest on a savings account actually come from? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7boou7/eli5_where_does_the_bank_interest_on_a_savings/ | {
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9ziy0m | what is the "hierarchy" and difference between the different kinds of courts i hear about? | Obviously I understand the Supreme Court is the highest and that the justices are appointed. Also, I understand county judges are elected. But I hear about appellate and appeals and circuit and all the different numbers--what's the hierarchy and types of courts? Does an appellate court outrank a circuit court? Thanks. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9ziy0m/eli5_what_is_the_hierarchy_and_difference_between/ | {
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5cav8o | how is the futures trading market different from gambling or betting? | You're purely speculating price of something in future that is uncertain value today. You're just betting your money of future outcome of a stock price. How that is different from sophisticated betting or gambling? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5cav8o/eli5_how_is_the_futures_trading_market_different/ | {
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2459lx | why do so many different species (whales, humans, pigeons) have such similar bodily structures (2 eyes, 2 ears, digestive tract)? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2459lx/eli5_why_do_so_many_different_species_whales/ | {
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d6tr9k | why is bob my uncle? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/d6tr9k/eli5_why_is_bob_my_uncle/ | {
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13tks4 | why are the violent drug cartels not considered terrorist groups? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/13tks4/why_are_the_violent_drug_cartels_not_considered/ | {
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4qmk6y | how do competitive eaters fit all the food they eat in their stomach? | Just watched Matt Stonie down 61 hotdogs in 10 minutes. The dude is 5'8 and has a normal frame where does it all go? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4qmk6y/eli5_how_do_competitive_eaters_fit_all_the_food/ | {
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6ohpgh | can the president be arrested? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6ohpgh/eli5_can_the_president_be_arrested/ | {
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1pl1ir | how come the percentage of left handed people is so much higher in the mlb than in real life? | After watching the MLB postseason this past month, I found it odd how many left handed batters/pitchers there were in the games. In school, it seems like left handed people are very rare. But in the MLB, it seems so common. I did some research and found that 10% of the human population is left handed, while about 20% o... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1pl1ir/eli5_how_come_the_percentage_of_left_handed/ | {
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5qzgg9 | how do computers recognize different styles of code? | I realize that computers read code as 0's and 1's, but how do they determine the difference between python, and javascript? Or other languages. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5qzgg9/eli5_how_do_computers_recognize_different_styles/ | {
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3hfpof | why do different engines need different fuels? what is the difference between these fuels? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3hfpof/eli5why_do_different_engines_need_different_fuels/ | {
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5mkq5q | why do we go from 11am to 12pm then 1pm and 11pm to 12am then 1am. shouldn't it be 11pm, 12pm, 1am? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5mkq5q/eli5_why_do_we_go_from_11am_to_12pm_then_1pm_and/ | {
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37uhi6 | amiibos | What are they? What are their purpose? And why do they sell out do fast? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/37uhi6/eli5_amiibos/ | {
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bcyhjs | how do electric vehicles cut down on carbon emissions? i know they don't use gas but don't we still have to burn coal etc to power them up? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/bcyhjs/eli5_how_do_electric_vehicles_cut_down_on_carbon/ | {
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3vs3h6 | deficit goes down but debt ceiling goes up. why? |
How can the US deficit be going down under the Obama administration yet there's an obnoxious vote every year to raise the debt ceiling? Isn't that counter intuitive? Shouldn't both debt and deficit go down at the same time? Not knocking Obama, I just don't get it.
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2xhb2g | when you shake a bowl of nuts, why do the larger ones come to the top? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2xhb2g/eli5_when_you_shake_a_bowl_of_nuts_why_do_the/ | {
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5yzrtl | why can dvd movies only so videos at a low resolution but games on a dvd can hold hd textures? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5yzrtl/eli5_why_can_dvd_movies_only_so_videos_at_a_low/ | {
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c9qdr6 | why are we not in full control of our brains although we are the host? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/c9qdr6/eli5_why_are_we_not_in_full_control_of_our_brains/ | {
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6zo1qx | what is the deal with equifax breach to a non-american | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6zo1qx/eli5_what_is_the_deal_with_equifax_breach_to_a/ | {
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1zoy3j | why can i get my right leg almost over my head while my left leg i can barely get within a foot of it? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1zoy3j/eli5_why_can_i_get_my_right_leg_almost_over_my/ | {
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5ymc81 | if a gallon of gasoline weighs only 6 lbs, how does it produce 20 lbs of co2? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5ymc81/eli5_if_a_gallon_of_gasoline_weighs_only_6_lbs/ | {
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bcgtrd | is a sneezes volume/style hereditary, learned behavior, some other influences or are there no influences whatsoever? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/bcgtrd/eli5_is_a_sneezes_volumestyle_hereditary_learned/ | {
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209twu | how did the internet grow to be the way it is today? | I was interested in Tim Berners-Lee's AMA partly because I don't understand quite what it means to invent the WWW. I guess I was wondering exactly how the Internet grew so big and who the inportant people involved were. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/209twu/eli5_how_did_the_internet_grow_to_be_the_way_it/ | {
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rd0ha | why does turning canned air upside down spray cold liquid? | I'm not the brightest person in the world and I was wondering why this happens. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/rd0ha/eli5_why_does_turning_canned_air_upside_down/ | {
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101mhw | the rna world hypothesis | as shown here
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9nqd3u | how would synthetic meat be better than normal meat environmentally? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9nqd3u/eli5_how_would_synthetic_meat_be_better_than/ | {
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