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92tywx | why do aerial vehicles get affected by earthquakes? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/92tywx/eli5_why_do_aerial_vehicles_get_affected_by/ | {
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1xqk65 | why can't we splice dna together to create new species? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1xqk65/eli5_why_cant_we_splice_dna_together_to_create/ | {
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1m48bd | 64 bit phone. why would this help? what benefits does it have on a mobile phone for the average (non power) user? | Edit: Thank you to everyone who answered - I now have at least a basic understanding of all this.
From what little I knew it didn't seem like having a 64 bit processor in a phone would do that much - and you guys have helped explain that is indeed the case for the vast majority of users.
Thanks! | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1m48bd/eli564_bit_phone_why_would_this_help_what/ | {
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1yr0jg | why are amex cards not allowed to be used as much as visa and mastercard? | I did a little bit of my homework, but why does AMEX actually hold the money longer, and why are there transaction fees higher?? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1yr0jg/eli5_why_are_amex_cards_not_allowed_to_be_used_as/ | {
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je0bm | what is it about overheating that is bad for computer parts? | I know that over heating is generally bad for a computer, but what is the physical process/action that occurs because the temperature is too high that creates problems when a component overheats? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/je0bm/eli5_what_is_it_about_overheating_that_is_bad_for/ | {
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2agpu8 | why my dog positions herself between me and the exit to which ever room i'm in? | She is a husky german Sheppard mix and doesnt matter which room im in she has to be between me and exit! Is this her way of protecting me?
Out side too when we walk and we encounter other humans she'll immediately put her self between me and anybody/thing else tho I havent trained her to do so? I dont mind it of cour... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2agpu8/eli5_why_my_dog_positions_herself_between_me_and/ | {
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5rrv9a | why is oman such a 'quiet' nation despite being right in the middle of chaos? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5rrv9a/eli5_why_is_oman_such_a_quiet_nation_despite/ | {
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42s0ll | why do so many websites press me to make an account with them? | Are accounts that much better than cookies? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/42s0ll/eli5_why_do_so_many_websites_press_me_to_make_an/ | {
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e8sujn | why is it that, during a cavalry charge, the force of impact didn't throw all the horsemen from the saddle or broke their arms? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/e8sujn/eli5_why_is_it_that_during_a_cavalry_charge_the/ | {
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ep177b | why does it matter (when confirming dob) that your license is expired? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ep177b/eli5_why_does_it_matter_when_confirming_dob_that/ | {
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515wu7 | why do humans like to have a good view, like when looking out from a hill or plane? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/515wu7/eli5_why_do_humans_like_to_have_a_good_view_like/ | {
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2g593j | why is fish so tender? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2g593j/eli5_why_is_fish_so_tender/ | {
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ft5zw0 | regression analysis/algorithms | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ft5zw0/eli5_regression_analysisalgorithms/ | {
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7eo292 | how do we know the zodiac killer’s cypher isn’t just complete bs that he made up? | I mean how do we know it’s an actual code or cypher that translates into something? How can we say that it does in fact contain information key to solving the crime he committed?
Are we assuming, based on serial killer psychology, that these people like to brag and taunt the authorities? Thats not unheard of but is i... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7eo292/eli5_how_do_we_know_the_zodiac_killers_cypher/ | {
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1zy6io | mineral oil and pc parts | Recently I saw a post of a Minecraft Server submerged in mineral oil. How does this not damage any of the components? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1zy6io/eli5_mineral_oil_and_pc_parts/ | {
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20zpey | why should you play dead when confronting a bear? | In my opinion playing dead would only make it more likely that they would eat you since bears are scavengers. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/20zpey/eli5_why_should_you_play_dead_when_confronting_a/ | {
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js5da | sine, cosine, tangent, secant, cosecant, & cotangent. | I apologize if this is more suited for AskReddit; I just need help understanding these functions as an idea instead of a bunch of associative memorized words and numbers. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/js5da/eli5_sine_cosine_tangent_secant_cosecant_cotangent/ | {
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1ziv3z | i was told that wider tires don't equate to more area of contact with the road. then why are all high performance tires wider than everyday tires? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1ziv3z/eli5_i_was_told_that_wider_tires_dont_equate_to/ | {
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44w16g | how do things like chlorine dioxide and hydrogen peroxide kill bad bacteria but not good bacteria? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/44w16g/eli5_how_do_things_like_chlorine_dioxide_and/ | {
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4pm74q | why do highest-level politicians resign after big event, which doesn't fit their stance, happens? | Does somebody/something force them to resign? Why can't they just say: "I am sorry, but I am will not resign, " the way Rob Ford did?
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fmkw5k | how does thin-layer chromatography work? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/fmkw5k/eli5_how_does_thinlayer_chromatography_work/ | {
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b0rgtq | if our eyes don't see in frames per second, why can car wheels seem or other spinning objects appear to have framerate-like effects? | Such as a fan spinning and appearing to move slowly forward or backwards. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/b0rgtq/eli5_if_our_eyes_dont_see_in_frames_per_second/ | {
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ctdhcf | how come the operating pressure of gasses is can be lower than atmospheric pressure? | I recently had my gas pipes changed and found out the operating pressure of cooking gas is around 30 millibar. Which seems impossible considering 1 bar is the atmospheric pressure. Am I missing something? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ctdhcf/eli5_how_come_the_operating_pressure_of_gasses_is/ | {
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5isqjv | what caused fighter jets from ww2 to make their stereotypical "dive" noise? | I am not sure how to describe it, but if you watch any movie which discusses WW2, then you certainly know what I am talking about. Not sure if it is produced from the shape of the craft, or if it is something manually produced from the pilot/plane. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5isqjv/eli5_what_caused_fighter_jets_from_ww2_to_make/ | {
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5ub32e | how do youtube resolutions work? if i choose 1080p and watch it at fullscreen it's showing at 1080p. but if i'm looking at it on the small player what resolution is it? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5ub32e/eli5_how_do_youtube_resolutions_work_if_i_choose/ | {
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3ev4xj | while driving, if you were to slam on the brakes you would continue moving forward. why doesn't a fly in the air splat against the windshield? | I understand the newton's law has to do with you continuing forward, but why doesn't something flying in the air not also continue forward? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3ev4xj/eli5_while_driving_if_you_were_to_slam_on_the/ | {
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b81bu4 | why are there letters/alphabets | Why aren’t all written languages pictorial? When did letters get invented and why? And who decided the order of letters in the alphabets? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/b81bu4/eli5_why_are_there_lettersalphabets/ | {
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4zlgo8 | does high military spending boost the economy? if so, why? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4zlgo8/eli5_does_high_military_spending_boost_the/ | {
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4qk3qo | if dogs don't sweat, will they not feel cooler when a fan is running on a hot day like humans do? | On a hot day, I turned the ceiling fan on to get some relief. Then I wondered what my dog felt if she doesn't sweat. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4qk3qo/eli5_if_dogs_dont_sweat_will_they_not_feel_cooler/ | {
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2ytr0t | what happens to the part of the steering wheel that covers the air bag when you crash and why won't it hit me in the face? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2ytr0t/eli5_what_happens_to_the_part_of_the_steering/ | {
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8801tx | how are archaelogists able to find and reconstruct footprints from thousands of years ago? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8801tx/eli5_how_are_archaelogists_able_to_find_and/ | {
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1lh54y | the origins/motivations of the usage of non-diegetic music in film/television | How exactly did this catch on and why? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1lh54y/eli5_the_originsmotivations_of_the_usage_of/ | {
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36yhkk | why do car wheels look like they're spinning backwards in commercials? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/36yhkk/eli5_why_do_car_wheels_look_like_theyre_spinning/ | {
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462wnu | can someone explain racism? the concept seems highly unreasonable | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/462wnu/eli5_can_someone_explain_racism_the_concept_seems/ | {
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3l0653 | why does the right hand rule exist? why don't the laws of the universe result in a left hand rule instead? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3l0653/eli5_why_does_the_right_hand_rule_exist_why_dont/ | {
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342jm7 | why do high-profile defendants always seem to have really good attorneys, regardless of how much money they have? | I was reading about the trials off the Boston marathon bomber and the Aurora movie theater shooter today and, even though they don't appear to be particularly rich, it seems like they have very good representation. Why is this? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/342jm7/eli5_why_do_highprofile_defendants_always_seem_to/ | {
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4ak04q | it's dramatically difficult for a drug to get fda approval, so why are all these drugs have ridiculous amount of side effects? | Wouldn't the FDA say, "Nah, fuck all that?" and reject the medicine? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4ak04q/eli5its_dramatically_difficult_for_a_drug_to_get/ | {
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a0vw22 | how can something be hydrophilic but insoluble in water? | I take cholestyramine for managing IBS symptoms, and upon reading the little packet that comes with the medicine I find the statement "Cholestyramine resin is quite hydrophilic, but insoluble in water."
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2mm5qv | ; the lines with red bumps and blue triangles on the weather forecast. and what does high and low pressure mean? | I see them every day on the weather forecast and don't understand what they mean. Thanks everyone. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2mm5qv/eli5_the_lines_with_red_bumps_and_blue_triangles/ | {
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2s1ubf | how the heck did the world let the nazis host the olympics in 1936? | Literally Hitler? Nobody said "Wew lads, maybe we should award it to someone else"? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2s1ubf/eli5_how_the_heck_did_the_world_let_the_nazis/ | {
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1ujjmo | how do people make the big pictures made out of thousands of smaller pictures? | _URL_0_
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ciw36r | if blood circulation is restricted in one of your limbs while you’re asleep, does your brain “wake you up” to correct the problem before it becomes a bigger issue? | Sometimes I wake up and one of my arms has had restricted blood flow (from me lying on it or sleeping at a funny angle) for who knows how long. I wonder if my brain wakes me up subconsciously or if I just wake up by chance/luck. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ciw36r/eli5_if_blood_circulation_is_restricted_in_one_of/ | {
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3zstvc | if i weigh 180 pounds and i eat a 5 pound steak, will i gain the 5 pounds? since matter cannot be made nor destroyed. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3zstvc/eli5if_i_weigh_180_pounds_and_i_eat_a_5_pound/ | {
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fowhqc | why is that most known species, aside from a few exceptions, live such shorter lives than even the most unhealthy human? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/fowhqc/eli5_why_is_that_most_known_species_aside_from_a/ | {
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9j9vj9 | how does exactly does a game like minecraft randomly generate a world without it being utter chaos? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9j9vj9/eli5_how_does_exactly_does_a_game_like_minecraft/ | {
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aqqlfu | why would amazon receive 3 billion in subsidies if they had a headquarters in new york? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/aqqlfu/eli5_why_would_amazon_receive_3_billion_in/ | {
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4fyh46 | why do so many people unintentionally make the noises 'erm' and 'uhm' when making speeches or presentations? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4fyh46/eli5_why_do_so_many_people_unintentionally_make/ | {
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1ns8gm | how do insects and plants know how to evolve their physical shape to mimic something in nature? is that a sign of self awareness and intelligence? | For example, I saw a grasshopper with wings that PERFECTLY matched leaves, and I've seen plants that have offensive and defensive physical characteristics. How the F does a plant figure things out like this? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1ns8gm/how_do_insects_and_plants_know_how_to_evolve/ | {
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5ja7ap | the american dream and social mobility | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5ja7ap/eli5_the_american_dream_and_social_mobility/ | {
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636okk | why americans want america to be 'great again' | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/636okk/eli5_why_americans_want_america_to_be_great_again/ | {
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20obvv | what do brass knuckles do and why are they so damaging? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/20obvv/eli5_what_do_brass_knuckles_do_and_why_are_they/ | {
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4cgwr3 | if gravity pulls all things into spheres then would any object in space eventually become a sphere? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4cgwr3/eli5if_gravity_pulls_all_things_into_spheres_then/ | {
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1zkxx6 | how does gasoline fuel our cars? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1zkxx6/eli5how_does_gasoline_fuel_our_cars/ | {
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4ep1rs | if disorders like depression and anxiety are chemical imbalances, why are non-chemical treatments like talk therapy effective? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4ep1rs/eli5_if_disorders_like_depression_and_anxiety_are/ | {
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8g7elg | embalming bodies | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8g7elg/eli5_embalming_bodies/ | {
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dludy0 | why do people with asthma have a harder time breathing out than breathing in? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/dludy0/eli5_why_do_people_with_asthma_have_a_harder_time/ | {
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5rz9e2 | why do such sinister organizations (koch brothers, goldman sachs, et al) sponsor things like documentaries, podcasts, and public radio shows? what are they getting out of it? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5rz9e2/eli5_why_do_such_sinister_organizations_koch/ | {
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5dh7l2 | how are free phone texting apps able to assign you a phone number? doesn't that cost them money? | An example would be TextPlus. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5dh7l2/eli5_how_are_free_phone_texting_apps_able_to/ | {
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jj2gk | why shouldn't i jump in an elevator? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/jj2gk/why_shouldnt_i_jump_in_an_elevator/ | {
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1bylwi | why are mattresses and furniture always on sale? | I see and hear commercials all the time for thing like "half off all mattresses in the store", so it seems like it is always on sale. If it is always on sale, then doesn't it defeat the whole purpose of calling it a sale? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1bylwi/eli5_why_are_mattresses_and_furniture_always_on/ | {
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cw8agu | what are models of the earth's magnetic field used for? | I know models of the earth's magnetic field are useful, and I know that they are typically generated on like an annual basis or slightly less frequently. If someone was able to develop accurate models of the earth's magnetic fields which were accurate on a day-to-day basis, what would those be useful for? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/cw8agu/eli5_what_are_models_of_the_earths_magnetic_field/ | {
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3oopid | if the baby boomers are retiring from the job market. why aren't there more jobs available? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3oopid/eli5if_the_baby_boomers_are_retiring_from_the_job/ | {
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13gfbe | please use the search function for israel/palestine aka middle east conflict questions. it much quicker and has been answered well again and again. | _URL_0_
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g0bhdg | how can our brains understand new skills/languages after a tbi? | I've read about people having a TBI and then just speaking fluently a new language or having a new skill in the arts etc.
I am so confused how this is possible and what that means about information in our brains and do we have information that we dont know we have? Where is it stored? Idk, anything you can offer me | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/g0bhdg/eli5_how_can_our_brains_understand_new/ | {
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3mf01w | why do tv shows have an extended version of the theme song for the first few episodes then go to a shorter version? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3mf01w/eli5_why_do_tv_shows_have_an_extended_version_of/ | {
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3rrmit | is there a technical reason for data caps? does it actually cause excessive wear on the infrastructure the more data you use? does the wear depend on the technology, copper cable, cell phone signals, fiber optic cables? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3rrmit/eli5_is_there_a_technical_reason_for_data_caps/ | {
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52ca1y | why does hand sanitizer remove stickiness on the hands, yet nothing is washed off? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/52ca1y/eli5why_does_hand_sanitizer_remove_stickiness_on/ | {
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c9h883 | what is condensation and why does it stick to windows? | As an adult, I understand this process, but I’m having trouble explaining it to my daughter who is 6 years old as of today. In other words, I need help literally explaining this to a 5 year old. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/c9h883/eli5_what_is_condensation_and_why_does_it_stick/ | {
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5gywny | how do we count stars visible in night sky with a naked eye? | It's a common known fact that there are 2000-4000 stars visible on clear night.But how do we count them? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5gywny/eli5how_do_we_count_stars_visible_in_night_sky/ | {
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4wq068 | why does such a massive airline company like delta have to cancel all its flights because of a power outage near its headquarters? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4wq068/eli5_why_does_such_a_massive_airline_company_like/ | {
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3kjitn | why do average people seem more attractive now than they did several decades ago? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3kjitn/eli5_why_do_average_people_seem_more_attractive/ | {
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65i2y9 | what are special economic zones in china? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/65i2y9/eli5_what_are_special_economic_zones_in_china/ | {
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9k23tm | how does renewable energy affect petroleum-based essentials? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9k23tm/eli5_how_does_renewable_energy_affect/ | {
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lz9zd | why do some people have perfect pitch? how exactly does it internally work? why can't the average person distinguish pitches like they can distinguish colors? | Aren't they the same concept applied to a different sense? Is it a memory failure that wipes out the pitch memory?
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6j6uyj | what is the most common cause for tiredness? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6j6uyj/eli5_what_is_the_most_common_cause_for_tiredness/ | {
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5z0hj6 | why do your stomach and chest hurt when you are depressed? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5z0hj6/eli5_why_do_your_stomach_and_chest_hurt_when_you/ | {
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c0l9r8 | how do dark green bottles prevent the beverages from degrading? | Many beverages like beers and wines & some edibles like vinegars etc come in dark or light green bottles. Even brown sometimes. How do the dark green and brown pigments in the glass prevent oxidation of these products? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/c0l9r8/eli5_how_do_dark_green_bottles_prevent_the/ | {
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5pjrli | why is kosovo not in the un? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5pjrli/eli5_why_is_kosovo_not_in_the_un/ | {
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1exajl | out-of-order vs in-order executions in microprocessors | I'd love it if someone could explain this to me. Thanks ! | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1exajl/eli5_outoforder_vs_inorder_executions_in/ | {
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4hairv | why do we chew stuff(like pens) when concertating or thinking about something? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4hairv/eli5_why_do_we_chew_stufflike_pens_when/ | {
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1ykaq8 | if earth stopped moving through space, would we actually begin to age faster? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1ykaq8/if_earth_stopped_moving_through_space_would_we/ | {
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44j073 | why does the store i work at run some debit cards as credit without giving the option to run it as debit? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/44j073/eli5_why_does_the_store_i_work_at_run_some_debit/ | {
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6fyyvs | how does marriage in the united states work? | How does marriage happen? Is there paperwork you need to sign? Or do you just say your vows with the preacher and that's it? Do you have to change your last name on stuff after your married? How much stuff do you have to change? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6fyyvs/eli5_how_does_marriage_in_the_united_states_work/ | {
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7xm9jp | what was happening to old versions of windows that was caused that glitch were you could create a cascade of windows on the screen? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7xm9jp/eli5_what_was_happening_to_old_versions_of/ | {
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9db0nc | how does a mail person, delivery person, etc. gain access to locked apartment buildings and locked mailboxes? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9db0nc/eli5_how_does_a_mail_person_delivery_person_etc/ | {
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4c7tb8 | how are a caffeine rush and a sugar high different? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4c7tb8/eli5_how_are_a_caffeine_rush_and_a_sugar_high/ | {
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38fpxx | when you cooked almost expired food does it last longer or the same amount of time? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/38fpxx/eli5_when_you_cooked_almost_expired_food_does_it/ | {
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1haica | why do men have, or even need, nipples? | What is the point if they don't need to produce milk to feed? Women have them to feed offspring. I don't even know if men are able to, so then why have nipples? I would like to think that most body parts have a purpose. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1haica/eli5_why_do_men_have_or_even_need_nipples/ | {
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3ov26e | how did religion play an important role in developing the consitution, declaration of independence, and american law? | I'm under the impression that religion (even deism) played an important role in most of society, especially for the founding fathers, but I am confused about how the development could be stemmed from religion. Am I completely overthinking it?
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6eqxfb | what exactly happens when you "pop" your neck or any other body part? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6eqxfb/eli5_what_exactly_happens_when_you_pop_your_neck/ | {
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1tvftb | how are new programming languages written and standardized? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1tvftb/how_are_new_programming_languages_written_and/ | {
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5cakld | if the tower that television signal comes from is miles away, how can moving my tv antenna an inch or two make such a huge difference in the picture quality? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5cakld/eli5_if_the_tower_that_television_signal_comes/ | {
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2dafwd | do internet bandwidths really make a difference to isp's? | I was wondering for companies like Rogers or Bell who introduced bandwidth restrictions on consumer internet just as Netflix was about to come to Canada. Does it really make a difference to them/ to their cost of providing service if consumers are using 30GB/month or 300GB/month on average or is it just a cash grab to... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2dafwd/eli5do_internet_bandwidths_really_make_a/ | {
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3t28od | what's the deal with wearing sandals with socks? | Why is it frowned upon in most places? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3t28od/eli5_whats_the_deal_with_wearing_sandals_with/ | {
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bhvpor | if a pregnant woman eats peanut butter and her fetus is severely allergic to peanuts, how does the fetus survive? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/bhvpor/eli5if_a_pregnant_woman_eats_peanut_butter_and/ | {
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1c9ojh | snake charming: what's really going on here? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1c9ojh/eli5_snake_charming_whats_really_going_on_here/ | {
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6hyv4t | why are bicycles more stable at high speeds? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6hyv4t/eli5_why_are_bicycles_more_stable_at_high_speeds/ | {
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fvwd3p | when people censor faces, why do they mostly only cover the eyes? | When people blur out or censor faces, why do they mostly only cover the eyes?
I mean, I can still see everything else about them except the eyes. What does it achieve if you’re attempting censorship? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/fvwd3p/eli5_when_people_censor_faces_why_do_they_mostly/ | {
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cu50ac | what changes when a popular from 40-60 years ago when it is "digitally remastered"? | Sometimes I notice that there are two different versions of the same song online, except one of them just says "digitally remastered in 20xx". I never hear any differences in the songs. Anyone? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/cu50ac/eli5_what_changes_when_a_popular_from_4060_years/ | {
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buhvo8 | how do glass companies know how to mold an hourglass to have the sand fall precisely? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/buhvo8/eli5_how_do_glass_companies_know_how_to_mold_an/ | {
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