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1gg4cb | the theory that if you have a certain ammount of people in a room (considerably less than 365) it is likely two will have the same birth date in the year | I have heard it said that if you have as many as 100 people in a room it is almost certain two will have the same birth date. Which sort of dfies logic as far as I am concerned because I would have thought you'd have to get up 200 before the scales tipped in favour of this outcome. Does anyone out there get how this ha... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1gg4cb/eli5_the_theory_that_if_you_have_a_certain/ | {
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dphf4z | how come dinosaur bones are only found in certain areas? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/dphf4z/eli5_how_come_dinosaur_bones_are_only_found_in/ | {
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3zxcxa | why can't cheap speakers reproduce bass accurately? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3zxcxa/eli5_why_cant_cheap_speakers_reproduce_bass/ | {
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7eim6w | why anchors from way back (30s, 40s, 50s...) sound so different from today’s anchors? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7eim6w/eli5_why_anchors_from_way_back_30s_40s_50s_sound/ | {
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cc4l85 | why are plastic bottles such a hot topic for pollution but glass bottles are never mentioned? is glass better for the environment? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/cc4l85/eli5_why_are_plastic_bottles_such_a_hot_topic_for/ | {
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nmeg2 | why a fraction times a fraction equals less, ie 1/2 times 1/2 = 1/4 | I remember reading a post on here asking why a negative times a negative equals a positive so I thought this wouldn't be too dumb of a question. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/nmeg2/eli5_why_a_fraction_times_a_fraction_equals_less/ | {
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2nx9tv | how do they do this slow motion effect? | In [this video](_URL_0_), it appears it's all in slow motion, but her lips more or less fit perfectly with the song when singing. I'm wondering how it's done. Do they shoot it with the song playing faster than normal for her so in reality she sang it in a fast mode so when the video is slowed down (by the same proporti... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2nx9tv/eli5_how_do_they_do_this_slow_motion_effect/ | {
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1o0cfk | hegel's master-slave dialectic | Can someone explain this to me in super-easy terms? I understand being-for-self and being-for-others, but not Hegel's differentiation in attitude between master and slave.
Where do these two "characters" originate from anyway? Are they the self and the not-self?
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1sp45v | what causes the flash of light when i get shocked by a conductor like a doorknob? am i seeing the movement of electrons? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1sp45v/eli5_what_causes_the_flash_of_light_when_i_get/ | {
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3ink76 | why there are so many land mines in africa? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3ink76/eli5_why_there_are_so_many_land_mines_in_africa/ | {
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4ir861 | what prevents space crafts from being ripped apart by the vacuum of space? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4ir861/eli5_what_prevents_space_crafts_from_being_ripped/ | {
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9q1qkb | why would i feel comfortable sitting in a incorrect posture when these bad sitting habits is twisting and deforming my spine? as my spine is not in the right shape, shouldn’t i feel uncomfortable tho? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9q1qkb/eli5_why_would_i_feel_comfortable_sitting_in_a/ | {
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3kdgkj | why is reddit having capacity issues at 4am est? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3kdgkj/eli5why_is_reddit_having_capacity_issues_at_4am/ | {
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f66lxx | why do different people sleep better in different firmness of beds? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/f66lxx/eli5_why_do_different_people_sleep_better_in/ | {
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27mn5q | why do the dust particles that you can see in the sunlight seem to drift up rather than down with the force of gravity? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/27mn5q/eli5_why_do_the_dust_particles_that_you_can_see/ | {
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3kx6uc | why does cardio endurance take so long to build but is lost so quickly? | When I commit to reasonably intense cardio 3-4x per week I see marginal increases in ability over time. I continue on that program and get to a point where I'm reasonably happy with my performance. I take a 4 week break from that level of intensity and all other things being equal, I start my same program again and f... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3kx6uc/eli5_why_does_cardio_endurance_take_so_long_to/ | {
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axx4is | in severe diabetes cases how does removing a persons foot help manage their blood sugar, what does removing the foot do? and what causes that? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/axx4is/eli5_in_severe_diabetes_cases_how_does_removing_a/ | {
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5ut99u | if we all have different taste preferences, what is the point of a food critic? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5ut99u/eli5_if_we_all_have_different_taste_preferences/ | {
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2ohgcg | is there a constant for how big wings must be in proportion to a being to let it fly? | The Flying squirel can glide on what is not much more than webbed limbs.
The seagul has a wingspan about a size and a third, maybe a size and a half of it's length.
Someone calculated (idk how, will cite when i find it again) that to let humans fly, we would need a wingspan about thrice a human's height (c. ... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2ohgcg/eli5_is_there_a_constant_for_how_big_wings_must/ | {
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olpud | the balkans/balkinization | thanks. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/olpud/eli5_the_balkansbalkinization/ | {
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20n2vg | how does the moon have enough gravitational energy to create tides on both sides of the planet, but not pull people/things ? | I realize it does pull us a little bit (an infinitesimal amount), but why is it able to lift up water to that level, but not us ?
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2cd0ct | how do we move our body parts without really thinking about it? | Hi.
I was wondering how were able to move our body parts without really thinking about it.
Like if I want to move my toes or fingers or any body part, I can move them without actually thinking about moving them.
It just "happens" the way I want it to. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2cd0ct/eli5_how_do_we_move_our_body_parts_without_really/ | {
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az6i0f | if a medication has a half life of 6 hours, (we can use montelukast for this examples) but say it’s effective for 24 hours? how can that be true? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/az6i0f/eli5_if_a_medication_has_a_half_life_of_6_hours/ | {
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64gtss | why does reading in a moving vehicle cause motion sickness in some individuals? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/64gtss/eli5_why_does_reading_in_a_moving_vehicle_cause/ | {
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1qutwj | why does it seem so many men struggle with growing full beards? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1qutwj/why_does_it_seem_so_many_men_struggle_with/ | {
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6xuddq | the difference between vision and seeing something in your mind's eye | Example: One picture a fruit in ones mind, it can be seen perfectly clearly, but it doesn't overlay what is being looked at. Where is it being seen? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6xuddq/eli5_the_difference_between_vision_and_seeing/ | {
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1j1vys | guys, please eli5: how does a company like pocket (formerly read it later) make money? | It's a free service, and I don't see any form of advertising on their page or app. I'm intrigued. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1j1vys/guys_please_eli5_how_does_a_company_like_pocket/ | {
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6fdxvt | what are these "free" products (with paid shipping) that are advertised on instagram? are they a scam? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6fdxvt/eli5_what_are_these_free_products_with_paid/ | {
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1i4mgj | if one 5 hour energy has less caffeine than a grande coffee from starbucks, why does it jack me up like a texas-sized rail of cocaine? | wtf? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1i4mgj/eli5_if_one_5_hour_energy_has_less_caffeine_than/ | {
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3eyr3a | what's the beef with mill meek, nikki, & drake now? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3eyr3a/eli5_whats_the_beef_with_mill_meek_nikki_drake_now/ | {
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2f5wbl | how can israel annex palestine land and only get a condemnation statement and not sanctions? is it because israel is a u.s puppet? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2f5wbl/eli5how_can_israel_annex_palestine_land_and_only/ | {
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53fcsi | why does sneezing with my mouth closed cause my throat to hurt? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/53fcsi/eli5why_does_sneezing_with_my_mouth_closed_cause/ | {
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5sv77i | who/what is the "chair" of the senate, and who tells him/her what to do? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5sv77i/eli5_whowhat_is_the_chair_of_the_senate_and_who/ | {
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1e7hn3 | how does the naming system behind classical music pieces work? | symphony 4 movement 6 concerto 9 op 16 no 32 in g major.
i just made that up obviously, but how does one make sense of it? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1e7hn3/eli5_how_does_the_naming_system_behind_classical/ | {
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c3o7o8 | why do eyes make that firework effect when you rub them for long enough? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/c3o7o8/eli5_why_do_eyes_make_that_firework_effect_when/ | {
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eq7q8d | how do kevlar vests work? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/eq7q8d/eli5_how_do_kevlar_vests_work/ | {
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3vrsvk | i'm 21 years old, and my voice would never be mistaken for that of a 40 year old. what is it about voices besides pre/post-pubescent pitch that indicates age but that i just can't put my finger on? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3vrsvk/eli5_im_21_years_old_and_my_voice_would_never_be/ | {
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5l8y7e | why has video quality improved so much in the past 40 years, and will it continue to get better? | I'm trying to understand how shows can go from looking like good times, roseanne, etc to the amazing quality we have now. Then get a picture of what the future could/will look like. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5l8y7e/eli5_why_has_video_quality_improved_so_much_in/ | {
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749x50 | how the .net framework works, and why people are using _url_0_ as well as c# | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/749x50/eli5_how_the_net_framework_works_and_why_people/ | {
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52gt7m | why are flowers like roses so overly sensitive to their environment while weeds like dandelions can thrive on polluted ground and small cracks in concrete? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/52gt7m/eli5_why_are_flowers_like_roses_so_overly/ | {
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2ua7gg | - why doesn't the alcohol in beer and wine settle to the bottom like a mixed drink? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2ua7gg/eli5_why_doesnt_the_alcohol_in_beer_and_wine/ | {
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2br2hb | why do we treat north korea as a joke when their atrocities are even somewhat comparable with those committed by nazis in the holocaust? | I mean the death camps and the starvation is still happening today. If the Holocaust was happening today we sure as hell would not be making jokes about Hitler, so why is it okay with Kim Jong Il/Un? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2br2hb/eli5_why_do_we_treat_north_korea_as_a_joke_when/ | {
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6jdkcx | what is privatisation and what are the advantages and disadvantages of privatising government run operations? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6jdkcx/eli5_what_is_privatisation_and_what_are_the/ | {
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2s4tbw | why is girls skin softer than guys skin? | I want to know why it is that way and what its useful for in nature. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2s4tbw/eli5why_is_girls_skin_softer_than_guys_skin/ | {
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mcpfk | how did photographers like robert capa take war photographs without getting shot? | From what I've seen they wore the same clothes as the soldiers they were with. The dday pictures especially confuse me. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/mcpfk/how_did_photographers_like_robert_capa_take_war/ | {
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27yxaj | after child labor was largely banned in the usa, how did the families of those formerly employed children survive with the diminished income? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/27yxaj/eli5_after_child_labor_was_largely_banned_in_the/ | {
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1s0mrz | is it true that the amount of volts do not matter when you are shocked, only amps? and while we're at it, what's the difference? | I've always heard (maybe Mythbusters?) that it doesn't matter how many volts are in an electric shock, that you can only die if the amps are high enough.
I always wondered if this was true. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1s0mrz/eli5_is_it_true_that_the_amount_of_volts_do_not/ | {
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3y1dl7 | how come when you look at someone the first place your eyes automatically lock is the other persons eyes (as opposed to locking on another facial feature first and having to manually readjust to their eyes)? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3y1dl7/eli5_how_come_when_you_look_at_someone_the_first/ | {
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1somfs | what is the state of south africa? | A lot of impression I get of South Africa, it looks like there is a strong contingent of black leaders in charge. But the country is very segregated. There is also a large white community. It seems that the white community seems to have some wealth while the black community doesn't? Yet the political structure is l... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1somfs/eli5_what_is_the_state_of_south_africa/ | {
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6a9734 | can someone give me a brief summary of james comey and the controversies surrounding him? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6a9734/eli5_can_someone_give_me_a_brief_summary_of_james/ | {
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25jzcc | credit scores. how easy is it to rebuild credit? | My last room mate pretty much screwed me over credit wise. I'm not sure how much it affected me but since trying to get a new apartment I've been told that my credit isn't great. Can someone explain credit to me, and how to fix it? I'm clueless. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/25jzcc/eli5_credit_scores_how_easy_is_it_to_rebuild/ | {
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3z8am6 | when the government mints money, how do they get it into circulation without causing terrible inequality? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3z8am6/eli5_when_the_government_mints_money_how_do_they/ | {
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5lo64e | how does military strategy work? what are some of the broadest theoretical frameworks for military strategy and history? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5lo64e/eli5_how_does_military_strategy_work_what_are/ | {
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1r8mgi | the difference between dolby and dts. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1r8mgi/the_difference_between_dolby_and_dts/ | {
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1e6364 | the plot of the old ps2 series xenosaga | This may be a very obscure one guys, but it's something I truly wish to know. Seriously, I loved the series, but what the actual fuck is happening?
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6ef98b | why do stores sell single rolls of toilet paper? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6ef98b/elif_why_do_stores_sell_single_rolls_of_toilet/ | {
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31aru4 | why are train driver's cabins so inconveniently designed that they have to lean out to see ahead? | I'm talking about [this](_URL_0_) and [this](_URL_1_). Why are these cabins designed all the way at the back, leaving a tiny window for the driver to actually see the track, and that too from a distance. It surprises me that the drivers are actually supposed to lean out (and that is the right way) to see the track!
... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/31aru4/eli5_why_are_train_drivers_cabins_so/ | {
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39z30j | why aren't subscription services like your isp, netflix, xbox live, etc. required to reimburse you for downtime? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/39z30j/eli5_why_arent_subscription_services_like_your/ | {
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8tg0be | what in the world does log acctually do | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8tg0be/eli5_what_in_the_world_does_log_acctually_do/ | {
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58ejjq | what's the purpose of the presidential debate? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/58ejjq/eli5_whats_the_purpose_of_the_presidential_debate/ | {
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6wkvzi | how do hurricanes weaken over land? where does all that energy go? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6wkvzi/eli5_how_do_hurricanes_weaken_over_land_where/ | {
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2l0hp7 | does a car's "eco-boost" button actually do anything or is it just a pseudo-button? | And why actually have it since it wouldn't make sense to turn it off? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2l0hp7/eli5_does_a_cars_ecoboost_button_actually_do/ | {
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2v33fn | why can some people eat whatever they want without working out in their early 20s, but then become obese really quickly once they get into their 30s? | Basically the story of every dad I know, including my own. Not everyone is becoming really obese, but they suddenly get a small belly and have to work out/watch what they eat. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2v33fn/eli5_why_can_some_people_eat_whatever_they_want/ | {
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e20rmk | what actually happens when we run out of ipv4 addresses? | What happens when we run out of IPv4 addresses? < - Can no more devices connect to the internet? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/e20rmk/eli5_what_actually_happens_when_we_run_out_of/ | {
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fwi8u7 | how does bathing with cold water boost metabolism? | & #x200B; | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/fwi8u7/eli5_how_does_bathing_with_cold_water_boost/ | {
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70h777 | how did a 3.5mm jack get universal? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/70h777/eli5how_did_a_35mm_jack_get_universal/ | {
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dsjz4a | why are rgb values out of 255? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/dsjz4a/eli5_why_are_rgb_values_out_of_255/ | {
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42helt | does mormonism meet the criteria of a cult? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/42helt/eli5does_mormonism_meet_the_criteria_of_a_cult/ | {
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5mriwh | how do pharmacies have almost all medication in stock in such a small area? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5mriwh/eli5_how_do_pharmacies_have_almost_all_medication/ | {
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664q4l | will public safety vehicles (police cars, firetrucks, ambulances, etc.) become autonomous vehicles when self-driving cars populate the roadways? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/664q4l/eli5_will_public_safety_vehicles_police_cars/ | {
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1xj15v | why can't we just travel in a straight line in space? | If the shortest distance between two points is a straight line, then why do satellites travel around planets to get to where they are going?
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2cybir | why do big bags of chips have zero trans fats but the smaller version of the exact same chips contains trans fats? | Is this a ploy to get people to buy the bigger bag? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2cybir/eli5_why_do_big_bags_of_chips_have_zero_trans/ | {
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1q0g6n | cotton mouth? why does it happen and can you do something about it? | Im sure we all know the feeling, maybe you smoked pot a couple times. It happens to me after a night of drinking. If its just dry mouth then why when I drink water does it not go away? What really causes it to begin with? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1q0g6n/eli5_cotton_mouth_why_does_it_happen_and_can_you/ | {
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7pcc9y | i have a question on ohms and speaker impedance. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7pcc9y/eli5_i_have_a_question_on_ohms_and_speaker/ | {
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6psdls | why do you need to tell the card terminal whether the card is debit or credit in the usa? | Here in Europe you just put the card in, credit or debit - no selection required. What makes it different over in America? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6psdls/eli5_why_do_you_need_to_tell_the_card_terminal/ | {
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811br8 | why does getting hit hurt more than getting pushed with the same energy? | It seems weird to me that getting a push of x newtons (where the pusher is in contact with the pushed before doing any work), doesn't hurt at all, but getting punched at x newtons (where almost all the work is done before the puncher contacts the punched). Confine my example to getting hit in the shoulder or shin, whe... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/811br8/eli5why_does_getting_hit_hurt_more_than_getting/ | {
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j414f | - explain al-qaeda to me like i'm five. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/j414f/eli5_explain_alqaeda_to_me_like_im_five/ | {
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8zi3b6 | why are moving fan blades visible through a phones camera but not with the naked eye? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8zi3b6/eli5_why_are_moving_fan_blades_visible_through_a/ | {
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2r6y4e | why do fast food restaurants have so many advertisements on late-night television? | Many of them aren't even open at that time, and even if they are, it seems like nobody would want to go on a Taco Bell run at 2am when they are in the comfort of their own home. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2r6y4e/eli5_why_do_fast_food_restaurants_have_so_many/ | {
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e1novm | if we can stream 4k content over wifi, why aren't hdmi cables slowly getting replaced by wireless transmitters ? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/e1novm/eli5_if_we_can_stream_4k_content_over_wifi_why/ | {
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2amra5 | why is it that a serial killers' murderous tendencies are often linked to some form of sexual pleasure? | i.e Jeffrey Dahmer. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2amra5/eli5why_is_it_that_a_serial_killers_murderous/ | {
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6sig9s | why are some movies not rated? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6sig9s/eli5_why_are_some_movies_not_rated/ | {
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bpfgxf | how does costco's brand 'kirkland signature' manage to make everything from food to clothing? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/bpfgxf/eli5_how_does_costcos_brand_kirkland_signature/ | {
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czz9wb | shannon’s information theory | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/czz9wb/eli5_shannons_information_theory/ | {
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oyb2a | the future of eli5 | So I thought it might be about time to shed some light on what's coming up in the ELI5 universe. We've had a great first six months, and with any luck, the next six will be even better! **TL;DR's in bold throughout.**
With that in mind I'd like to draw your attention to the two projects that are now kicking off in ELI... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/oyb2a/eli5_the_future_of_eli5/ | {
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130si7 | graphics cards | My wife, actually, is the PC gamer.
Our computer is just too old and crappy, so for the first time ever, she is building her own computer.
I don't know ANYTHING about graphics cards. I didn't even know we needed one!
We know "Crysis" used to be, like, the craziest most demanding game ever, so we don't need quite tha... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/130si7/eli5_graphics_cards/ | {
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24t07g | during the ice age, why did the ice come only from the north pole and not the south? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/24t07g/eli5_during_the_ice_age_why_did_the_ice_come_only/ | {
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7d1bl1 | when people suffer fractures in places like the ribs, how doctors manage to heal them? | Well recently I watched a fight where a fighter called suffered a fracture in one of his ribs. That let me thinking, how doctors manage to properly heal a fractured rib? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7d1bl1/eli5_when_people_suffer_fractures_in_places_like/ | {
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1kgxva | why does nasal drainage over an extended time cause a sore throat, even with no coughing? | I am aware of the vocal chords possibly having the drainage drip on them but I am not sure how it almost feeling damaged comes into play. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1kgxva/eli5why_does_nasal_drainage_over_an_extended_time/ | {
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7dr21z | why do planes need to turn? | Why do planes need to turn and bank. Couldn't they just point in the direction they need to go and fly there? If LAX was say 273° west, why wouldn't they aim the plane at the direction and just fly straight? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7dr21z/eli5_why_do_planes_need_to_turn/ | {
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Note: yes, my laptop is possibly dead because of my stupidity. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5ikrh3/eli5_how_cellphones_and_consumer_electronics_are/ | {
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9gvimk | why can squirrels and birds stand on power lines even though it’s dangerous? can humans do this too? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9gvimk/elif_why_can_squirrels_and_birds_stand_on_power/ | {
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1x7bdw | why doesn't changing your wheel size affect the odometer? (or does it?) | When you change the wheels on your car to a different size, why doesn't it affect the odometer? Or does it? Thanks for clearing up the confusion in my brain. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1x7bdw/eli5_why_doesnt_changing_your_wheel_size_affect/ | {
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33rhhx | why do we whine about population, but do absolutely nothing about it? | Why do we whine that there is not enough resources to support everyone, but do nothing. China took a step with its 11 child law, but no one else has. Why dont we have a rule where you can only have 1 or 2 children, and have a tax based on income for more? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/33rhhx/eli5_why_do_we_whine_about_population_but_do/ | {
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2vojaj | how much money has rick astley made off of rickrolling? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2vojaj/eli5_how_much_money_has_rick_astley_made_off_of/ | {
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1tvnsc | if all us currency states "legal tender for all debts public or private" on it, can businesses legslly refuse to accept $100 bills? | Or $50's for that matter. It seems like they should be forced to accept any bill as long as you can demonstrate that it is real using the bill's security features. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1tvnsc/eli5_if_all_us_currency_states_legal_tender_for/ | {
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1qixig | why does the fuel pump "snap" off before my gas tank is filled? | Not towards the end, but like when you've only put a few bucks in. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1qixig/why_does_the_fuel_pump_snap_off_before_my_gas/ | {
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