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66510f | why does body temperature rise after a meal? | For example after eating a lot of carbs. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/66510f/eli5_why_does_body_temperature_rise_after_a_meal/ | {
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9ka9c5 | what is modernism and other movements? | I always suffer when someone mentions any of them
Modernism, Post modernism, surrealism, romanticism, expressionism, neoclassicism, realism?
Can you please break them down to me? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9ka9c5/eli5_what_is_modernism_and_other_movements/ | {
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28ap1q | when a big corp buys a company, does the company get a lump sum? and does the big corp get financing through a bank? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/28ap1q/eli5_when_a_big_corp_buys_a_company_does_the/ | {
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64ibzg | how related is high school algebra to knowing how to code and do web development? | A lot of math and physics major go into programming and I was never great at algebra. I thought of going back to review concepts like factoring, quadratic equations, and practice drawing parabolas. Would having a more solid understanding of algebra be helpful to prepare me for programming? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/64ibzg/eli5_how_related_is_high_school_algebra_to/ | {
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1zrd5l | how are services like uber or lyft cheaper than a typical taxi service and more profitable for the driver? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1zrd5l/eli5how_are_services_like_uber_or_lyft_cheaper/ | {
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b1yrrb | how does self-confidence work? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/b1yrrb/eli5_how_does_selfconfidence_work/ | {
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1nokh2 | why hasn't aviation moved beyond jet technology yet? | Are there other technologies theoretically available? We went from gliders to jets in 50 years in the first half of the 20th century, yet from the 50's until now aviation broadly seems to have plateaued with jet/rocket based technology. Are there good reasons for this? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1nokh2/eli5_why_hasnt_aviation_moved_beyond_jet/ | {
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3l2jth | if eye contact is considered a challenge in the animal kingdom, why do we have to make eye contact with each other to be polite? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3l2jth/eli5if_eye_contact_is_considered_a_challenge_in/ | {
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8ignfp | were famine and water scarcity always such huge problems in africa? how has it come to such conditions? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8ignfp/eli5_were_famine_and_water_scarcity_always_such/ | {
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d9mo11 | how do tl;dr bots work? | There are bots, I believe on r/politics and r/news, that take articles and summarize them. How does the algorithm work? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/d9mo11/eli5_how_do_tldr_bots_work/ | {
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4vkkme | the invasion of afghanistan and iraq | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4vkkme/eli5_the_invasion_of_afghanistan_and_iraq/ | {
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5qplai | how do "sanctuary cities" benefit from hosting illegal immigrants? | Today Chicago recently said they'd remain a sanctuary city and recently Miami decided to stop that status. I'm trying to get a grasp on what exactly is the advantage of it and why a city would want to support it.
Thanks! | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5qplai/eli5_how_do_sanctuary_cities_benefit_from_hosting/ | {
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9nycyd | why do boys and girls sound different? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9nycyd/eli5_why_do_boys_and_girls_sound_different/ | {
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1yqzc1 | why roman soldiers wore open toed footwear? | And also why samurais wore foot wrappings with exposed footwear. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1yqzc1/eli5_why_roman_soldiers_wore_open_toed_footwear/ | {
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1l21n0 | how serious is our national debt (u.s.)? are other countries so far in the hole? is it even possible to get out of debt? who do we owe and why haven't they broken our kneecaps?! | I always hear about our looming national debt and how awful it is but how serious is it actually. It's a cartoonish number that is gaining a comical amount of interest every second. Do we intend to pay it back, if it is even possible?
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7o8pyr | why do colors disappear when you zoom in with a microscope? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7o8pyr/eli5why_do_colors_disappear_when_you_zoom_in_with/ | {
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7d984o | what is the easiest way to accrue credit with a credit card? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7d984o/eli5_what_is_the_easiest_way_to_accrue_credit/ | {
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3f6d8q | united states primary canidates | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3f6d8q/eli5_united_states_primary_canidates/ | {
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8e3ix3 | why are there random super cold spots when you are swimming in a lake or river? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8e3ix3/eli5_why_are_there_random_super_cold_spots_when/ | {
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2ads9f | in ice hockey, why can't i just plug the goal with the fattest guy i can find. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2ads9f/eli5_in_ice_hockey_why_cant_i_just_plug_the_goal/ | {
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6p7cig | how do those bank tokens work? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6p7cig/eli5_how_do_those_bank_tokens_work/ | {
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2s86ms | why aren't video games that have a glitch considered defective? | If there's something broken in the video game, why doesn't it warrant a full refund? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2s86ms/eli5_why_arent_video_games_that_have_a_glitch/ | {
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1ujigu | the political philosophy of ayn rand? what exactly is objectivism? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1ujigu/eli5the_political_philosophy_of_ayn_rand_what/ | {
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3hvs1x | why do curiosity and other 'space cameras' take photos in individual rgb layers? | As shown in [this] (_URL_1_) image.
[This] (_URL_0_) recent image shows how due to the Moon moving, it was in a different place for each layer, leaving a green streak
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49or5s | why can radio/satellite tv broadcasts reach over several miles but my wifi drops off before even reaching the front door? | Obviously the wifi signal is much more complex and therefore has a lower tolerance or errors, but the coverage is orders of magnitude less than these other signals, even though they're based on older technology. Cell phone signals, bluetooth and 3G/4G are also much more reliable than wifi... why does it seem to be the ... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/49or5s/eli5why_can_radiosatellite_tv_broadcasts_reach/ | {
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9dxfhz | how come there are things common to almost every culture? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9dxfhz/eli5_how_come_there_are_things_common_to_almost/ | {
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47vrpq | how is the galaxy s7 ip68 waterproof rated? even when it has open ports like the usb and headphone jack | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/47vrpq/eli5how_is_the_galaxy_s7_ip68_waterproof_rated/ | {
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1foawu | why can't i stop eating and just hook up an iv periodically to get my nutrients? | Wouldn't this be easier or a preferred way of dieting? What is it about food and liquid that makes it so special? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1foawu/eli5_why_cant_i_stop_eating_and_just_hook_up_an/ | {
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430lwf | why does banging a jar's lid on your counter loosen the jar? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/430lwf/eli5_why_does_banging_a_jars_lid_on_your_counter/ | {
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2s8ofj | when someone feels satisfied with their life and are comfortable with dying, why do we deny them the means to do so with dignity? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2s8ofj/eli5_when_someone_feels_satisfied_with_their_life/ | {
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bsp2oy | how exactly does a planned demolition of a building work? how do they pick where to put the bombs? | I've always been curious. How do they know all these things because the buildings always fall down nearly perfectly? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/bsp2oy/eli5_how_exactly_does_a_planned_demolition_of_a/ | {
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25onif | why is it that when you're inside in a bright room, you can see screen brightness- but if you're outside, with the same amount of light, you can barely see the screen brightness at all? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/25onif/eli5_why_is_it_that_when_youre_inside_in_a_bright/ | {
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82p0da | is there a difference between things that "glow" and things that only show up under uv light? what is the mechanism for each? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/82p0da/eli5_is_there_a_difference_between_things_that/ | {
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b2iujz | what is the role of aedes mosquitos in the ecosystem? | My country is releasing male mosquitos carrying Wolbachia to mate with female aedes mosquitos. This will render the eggs to not hatch. Won’t this cause a reduction in species? Are there even any benefits of aedes mosquitos for the environment? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/b2iujz/eli5_what_is_the_role_of_aedes_mosquitos_in_the/ | {
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5vuzsu | why does the max volume on my device vary so much based on what it is playing? | For instance between one youtube video and another, the max volume can be very quiet or decently loud. Why can't the quiet video sound just as loud? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5vuzsu/eli5_why_does_the_max_volume_on_my_device_vary_so/ | {
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1k17yl | kw vs kwh | As it relates to power production on a turbine/generator, please explain kw, or capacity of a generator Vs. kWh. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1k17yl/kw_vs_kwh/ | {
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8rovkt | how can soap be moisturizing if it’s removing oil from you skin? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8rovkt/eli5_how_can_soap_be_moisturizing_if_its_removing/ | {
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273h1o | why is xbox in competition with pcs? if most gaming pcs run on microsoft windows what do they gain by releasing a "console only" game? | Couldn't Microsoft release all the "console only" on Games for Windows – Live? Or does Microsoft not get as big a cut on PC sales as it does for Xbox games. Is it to force gamers to buy an Xbox One; do the minority of PC gamers who buy a console for an exclusive game outweigh the game sales lost among multiple people?
... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/273h1o/eli5_why_is_xbox_in_competition_with_pcs_if_most/ | {
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x022u | [meta] loaded questions | There are a ton of loaded questions that I've seen recently. Sometimes they get downvoted, but occasionally I see them high up.
These are usually "why" questions, such as, "Why is Nickelback so terrible?" or "why is X a bad idea?"
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1f703x | what is the mathematical explanation for honeycombs being the shape they are? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1f703x/what_is_the_mathematical_explanation_for/ | {
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9lxl07 | how does a credit card machine work during flight? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9lxl07/eli5_how_does_a_credit_card_machine_work_during/ | {
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88op6b | how does the show “planet earth” get their shots without scaring the animals | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/88op6b/eli5_how_does_the_show_planet_earth_get_their/ | {
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20o77f | every year the asphalt roads get torn up, then patched/re-paved. hasn't road tech/asphalt tech improved to the point where this doesn't need to happen year after year? | I mean is it just that the companies that get hired to fix the road just use low quality asphalt, which will keep them in a job so they can fix it next year?
It just seems that it is a never ending battle budget-wise, and physically between the roads and nature.
I live in the northeastern U.S. where the roads are q... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/20o77f/eli5_every_year_the_asphalt_roads_get_torn_up/ | {
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1kanw5 | why are some forms of damage to oneself (ie binge drinking, etc) more acceptable than something like cutting? | I use binge drinking as an example because though it can be hazardous, the consumption of large quantities of alcohol is a fairly normal event and enjoyable for some. I know of self harmers who do enjoy the sensation of cutting, burning, etc, but admitting to self harm as a method of stress relief is definitely looked... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1kanw5/eli5_why_are_some_forms_of_damage_to_oneself_ie/ | {
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20w797 | do people with 'crazy' or 'lazy' eyes see more, less or differently to other people? or exactly the same? [serious] | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/20w797/eli5_do_people_with_crazy_or_lazy_eyes_see_more/ | {
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92fhus | why is it easier to balance on those small scooters (with those small wheels) when moving compared to when you're not moving? | Sorry for the bad English. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/92fhus/eli5_why_is_it_easier_to_balance_on_those_small/ | {
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8wpcmj | why do different people have different "resting faces"? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8wpcmj/eli5_why_do_different_people_have_different/ | {
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wgulp | bitcoins. what are they, why are they sketchy, how do you get them, and why are they better then runescape-currency? | I have read the wiki page on them, but I found that there were some terms, both economically and computational, that I didnt quite understand.
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2kji4e | if i eat (and drink) the exact same thing at the same time every day, will my bowel movements be identical in color, size, and consistency (and come at the same times), or are there other factors involved? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2kji4e/eli5_if_i_eat_and_drink_the_exact_same_thing_at/ | {
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616ss0 | how does the u.s. senate get away with passing a vote for something that basically no reasonable and knowledgeable citizen would want passed? for example, the most recent vote allowing isps to sell your personal data. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/616ss0/eli5_how_does_the_us_senate_get_away_with_passing/ | {
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96ublu | how did black boxes for descrambling cable channels in the 90s work? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/96ublu/eli5_how_did_black_boxes_for_descrambling_cable/ | {
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2cncdo | when movies are shown on most tv channels, the end credits are shrunk, squeezed, and/or sped up until they're unreadable. why are they shown at all? | This is how it works in the US, anyway. Is there a legal obligation, is it just tradition to run them, or what? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2cncdo/eli5_when_movies_are_shown_on_most_tv_channels/ | {
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2415sm | why doesn't everyone use the same language? | Wouldn't things (like worldwide trade) be a lot easier if everyone on Earth spoke the same language? I understand that the languages have slowly branched and evolved into what they are today, but would we ever make an effort to have everyone know the same language, as impractical as it may seem? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2415sm/eli5_why_doesnt_everyone_use_the_same_language/ | {
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bb6fic | how does a stainless steel soap remove the fish or garlic scent from your hands? | UPDATE: Wow guys..Honestly I wasn't expecting all this commotion when I asked this question. Thanks for all the replies and my first GOLD!! It a pity that the post has been locked. See ya around ;) | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/bb6fic/eli5_how_does_a_stainless_steel_soap_remove_the/ | {
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1s9e45 | if white is the presence of all colors and black is the absence of them, why does our hair turn white when we age? | Instead of staying black, for example. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1s9e45/eli5if_white_is_the_presence_of_all_colors_and/ | {
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cufyu1 | i've been really sore so my wife bought me some epsom salt. i think it actually helped somewhat, but i don't get how sitting in a pool of magnesium sulfate makes my muscles feel better? so how does it work? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/cufyu1/eli5_ive_been_really_sore_so_my_wife_bought_me/ | {
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1fj0yl | tennis scoring | It seems a bit random to me haha! | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1fj0yl/eli5_tennis_scoring/ | {
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1nyd64 | what would happen to me if i decided to conquer a small piece of land and create my own country? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1nyd64/eli5_what_would_happen_to_me_if_i_decided_to/ | {
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3qblxh | why are my muscles feeling sore after a poor night's sleep? | Whenever I have a poor night's sleep, my muscles feel sore. I feel like I need to stretch and my body feels like it's aching for a massage. Can you explain what's happening? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3qblxh/eli5_why_are_my_muscles_feeling_sore_after_a_poor/ | {
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40f0dn | why are most songs in the music industry between 3:00 and 4:00, and who set that standard? | idk why this is interesting to me but it is lol | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/40f0dn/eli5_why_are_most_songs_in_the_music_industry/ | {
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4bws1a | why do common people not get any money from class action suits? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4bws1a/eli5_why_do_common_people_not_get_any_money_from/ | {
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6rxh9j | why 0db is the loudest sound that can go in a system without distortion? why zero and why quieter sounds are negative db? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6rxh9j/eli5_why_0db_is_the_loudest_sound_that_can_go_in/ | {
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1o4npm | who owns the federal reserve bank? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1o4npm/eli5_who_owns_the_federal_reserve_bank/ | {
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46y2y7 | why do humans have different taste buds from each other and why do animals have different taste buds? | So it was recently just brought to my attention that human taste buds vary. Although I'm a vegetarian for a few reasons, it's mainly because I don't like the taste of meat. I was told by a doctor that I might have hyper-sensitive taste buds. I've heard of people not being able to taste much at all, which I'm guessing i... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/46y2y7/eli5_why_do_humans_have_different_taste_buds_from/ | {
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38ve1b | why do streamed videos sometimes lose their audio to video synchronization? | I'm sure it doesn't help when I keep pausing or skipping ahead, but what's going on behind the scenes? No pun intended... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/38ve1b/eli5_why_do_streamed_videos_sometimes_lose_their/ | {
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fz1v23 | why are there more dangerous animals (and insects and fish) in hot countries? |
Dangerous to humans I mean.
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3hrdux | how effective are political endorsements? | When someone endorses a political candidate, has that been shown to affect outcome? Sway voters? Does it make a difference between organizational endorsements (like the NRA) vs. celebrity endorsements? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3hrdux/eli5_how_effective_are_political_endorsements/ | {
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3siddf | why do gyms change the direction of their running track every day? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3siddf/eli5_why_do_gyms_change_the_direction_of_their/ | {
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42io43 | apps that ask for permission to my "location." could the person running the app tell when i'm not home? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/42io43/eli5_apps_that_ask_for_permission_to_my_location/ | {
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17ltjl | why aren't all screwheads philips? | Or Robertson, why not just pick one and make it universal instead of all these millions of variations of screwheads? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/17ltjl/why_arent_all_screwheads_philips/ | {
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46z10x | how do circuit boards work to run software and create images? | How do different combos of metals and stuff make computers work?? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/46z10x/eli5_how_do_circuit_boards_work_to_run_software/ | {
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28yciv | what does the schrödinger's cat experiment consist of? | I knew about this experiment when watching a recommendable movie called Coherence. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/28yciv/eli5_what_does_the_schrödingers_cat_experiment/ | {
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6tht1i | how does a company like facebook buy another like snapchat | Is it by buying a large number of stocks or does Facebook make Instagram an offer?
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1px7zf | why it's not fair for soldiers in the military to be charged for the same crimes as civilians. | My friend was explaining to me using all this law jargon and It's confusing. Yes, soldiers have experienced different things from normal people, but i'm looking for more legal reasons. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1px7zf/eli5_why_its_not_fair_for_soldiers_in_the/ | {
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4yral5 | culturally, why are celebrities generally entertainers and not scientists? aren't they more important? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4yral5/eli5_culturally_why_are_celebrities_generally/ | {
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chm2s6 | meteorologically speaking, why is it suddenly so extremely warm in western europe? | Some parts of central France are even hotter than places in Northern Africa. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/chm2s6/eli5_meteorologically_speaking_why_is_it_suddenly/ | {
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5dcscl | would you have to breathe if you had a very constant supply of liquid oxygen? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5dcscl/eli5_would_you_have_to_breathe_if_you_had_a_very/ | {
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2l12s9 | since https is secure why don't all sites use it? why isn't it the default? why even have http? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2l12s9/eli5_since_https_is_secure_why_dont_all_sites_use/ | {
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4qwyaz | how does a float in fuel gauge accurately read fuel level if the car is moving and the fuel is sloshing around all the time? | So here's how it a fuel gauge works:
_URL_0_
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cc5gcn | price elasticity | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/cc5gcn/eli5_price_elasticity/ | {
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2p02ty | what makes the show 'friends' so watchable. why do so many people seem to be able to watch re-runs all the time? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2p02ty/eli5_what_makes_the_show_friends_so_watchable_why/ | {
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67nxwk | the different levels of partner at a law firm | Been watching the good wife and iv herd named and equity partner thrown around alot. Is there a regular partner status? How does this differ from an associate level position. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/67nxwk/eli5_the_different_levels_of_partner_at_a_law_firm/ | {
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6b1igy | what is the economic rationale for the u.s.'s 10 biggest tax breaks? | _URL_0_ | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6b1igy/eli5_what_is_the_economic_rationale_for_the_uss/ | {
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54wr8m | how does a country rebuild after a total destructing war? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/54wr8m/eli5how_does_a_country_rebuild_after_a_total/ | {
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28v0z7 | why is it impossible for a megalodon to still exist? | I always hear this question brought up and the answer is always, " we have only explored this much of the ocean " and blah blah, but could any one explain why such a animal could not survive today? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/28v0z7/eli5_why_is_it_impossible_for_a_megalodon_to/ | {
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1o1e8g | why can't humans get suitable nutrition from vitamins and fiber capsules | Why can't I live off of vitamins and fiber supplements, with no solid food? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1o1e8g/eli5why_cant_humans_get_suitable_nutrition_from/ | {
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32h7kc | why does the us have to have buttons for crosswalks? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/32h7kc/eli5_why_does_the_us_have_to_have_buttons_for/ | {
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34ousp | why do the majority of people want manny pacquiao to win this fight? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/34ousp/eli5why_do_the_majority_of_people_want_manny/ | {
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2im56v | how do computers calculate how long a second is if differences in temperature would create a subtle change in the time it takes for a process to complete? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2im56v/eli5_how_do_computers_calculate_how_long_a_second/ | {
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an2i4z | why can we hear things on the other side of a wall better if we press our ear to the wall? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/an2i4z/eli5_why_can_we_hear_things_on_the_other_side_of/ | {
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8i0oot | why are electric bills billed in kilowatt-hours, and not simply kilowatts? | My mind is having a hard time wrapping around the seeming negation of the calculation of time,
`(Kilowatts × Hours) / Month`
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3onizu | this exchange between a muslim college student and jewish professor. | _URL_0_ | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3onizu/eli5this_exchange_between_a_muslim_college/ | {
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cpttou | the hong kong v china conflict | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/cpttou/eli5_the_hong_kong_v_china_conflict/ | {
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5q060t | what determines a professional's salary? | why are doctors, engineers etc. paid so much in there fields compared to other professional jobs like business, or graphic design? what makes those occupations worth more compared to other occupations? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5q060t/eli5what_determines_a_professionals_salary/ | {
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1oruf0 | zeno's paradox | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1oruf0/eli5_zenos_paradox/ | {
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35q0jv | why amount of transgender people is increasing so much | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/35q0jv/eli5_why_amount_of_transgender_people_is/ | {
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9x60nj | how can agencies approve airline companies to overbook flights? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9x60nj/eli5_how_can_agencies_approve_airline_companies/ | {
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dowtf4 | why does the cleanliness of your environment (your room for example) affect your mental state so much? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/dowtf4/eli5_why_does_the_cleanliness_of_your_environment/ | {
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1doib1 | what it means to die from "exposure" | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1doib1/eli5_what_it_means_to_die_from_exposure/ | {
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3ezz1w | if you're killed in war, what happens to your weapon? refurbished? recycled? destroyed? hand-me-down? | First off, utmost respect for the men and women of the armed forces. But I always wondered what happens to the issued weapons when the 'operator' (I probably can't say 'owner' because it's probably the property of the army) has been killed in war; and if they're just recycled/refurbished or just cleaned up and reused? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3ezz1w/eli5_if_youre_killed_in_war_what_happens_to_your/ | {
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