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1gkjta | what are some simple steps to take to avoid being spied on while using the internet? | I'd like to know what reddit thinks you should do if you don't want to be spyed on too much. I'm not planning on doing anything illegal, but just to help protect my privacy.
Should I stop using gmail and facebook?
Buy a VPN subscription?
Switch to Linux?
Please advise and thank you in advance!
EDIT: spelling | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1gkjta/what_are_some_simple_steps_to_take_to_avoid_being/ | {
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yrocv | how can the riaa ever hope to get 675,000$ out of this one guy? | So saw [this](_URL_0_). its been a long run and I remember like 8 years ago when I heard about this. How do they expect him to pay that? I doubt he could pay that off in a lifetime. What's to keep him from just living with his parents and being unemployed his whole life? I wanna say you can't go to jail for not having ... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/yrocv/how_can_the_riaa_ever_hope_to_get_675000_out_of/ | {
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6y5tte | why do car companies have different names for cars in various regions? like the the toyota 86 is called that in na, where it's called the gt86 in europe? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6y5tte/eli5_why_do_car_companies_have_different_names/ | {
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15zw9s | why are some shows and movies not popular until they're cancelled/finished showing in theatres? | I'm thinking Freaks and Geeks, or Fight club. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/15zw9s/why_are_some_shows_and_movies_not_popular_until/ | {
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qphzr | gender indentity/transgender/transexual | I have a friend who is a female to male transgender person (he is a junior in high school). I have trouble understanding what makes someone identify as another gender. In my mind, gender means which set of genitals you were born with, but that does not dictate how you have to act or be as a person. I have heard "gender... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/qphzr/eli5_gender_indentitytransgendertransexual/ | {
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cavdl8 | 5 : the american political system/structure | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/cavdl8/elif5_the_american_political_systemstructure/ | {
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17v777 | why do the balkan countries hate each other? | Something I've noticed. It just seems to be that whenever a Balkan country is mentioned, a lot of crap hits the fan. Is this a widespread thing or is it just on the internet? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/17v777/eli5_why_do_the_balkan_countries_hate_each_other/ | {
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1shgxk | how do we have free will, if all our voluntary control comes from the brain, then this must all be traced to a single neuron firing, what excited this initial neuron? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1shgxk/eli5_how_do_we_have_free_will_if_all_our/ | {
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1a4qzm | what exactly does it mean when "the un sanctions" a nation? north korea for example in recent news. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1a4qzm/eli5_what_exactly_does_it_mean_when_the_un/ | {
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5tyvhc | why were wolves the only large domesticated predator and what made them so special over other similar social predators (i.e. lions, etc.)? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5tyvhc/eli5_why_were_wolves_the_only_large_domesticated/ | {
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1sbd8j | when i'm nervous, why do i have to shit like a thousand tsunamis? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1sbd8j/eli5_when_im_nervous_why_do_i_have_to_shit_like_a/ | {
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1iotx2 | how to buy stock in companies and the easiest way to monitor it and sell it if needed. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1iotx2/eli5_how_to_buy_stock_in_companies_and_the/ | {
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2i8u0m | why do some freight trains seem to crawl through rail road crossing while other freight trains blow through the same crossing? | Is this a time of day type issue? Are there regulations that apply in some strange way? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2i8u0m/eli5_why_do_some_freight_trains_seem_to_crawl/ | {
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3i3hyn | why photosynthesis is the cornerstone of life on earth. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3i3hyn/eli5_why_photosynthesis_is_the_cornerstone_of/ | {
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46v0k8 | why did the beanie babies market crash? why did it happen so suddenly? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/46v0k8/eli5_why_did_the_beanie_babies_market_crash_why/ | {
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26oobp | what would happen if a person stood at the collision point in a particle accelerator? | Supposedly if the person was shrunk or the pipe is big enough to fit a person in. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/26oobp/eli5_what_would_happen_if_a_person_stood_at_the/ | {
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2e8fei | why is it that so many people who suffer a psychotic episode believe that they are communicating with god or the devil? | I had a psychotic episode almost a year ago. Prior to that, I identified as atheist. During the worst of my episode, my mind overflowed with thoughts of a religious nature. Thoughts of God, the Devil, the afterlife, etc. Since recovering, I identify as agnostic. However, I am curious why this is such a central theme fo... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2e8fei/eli5_why_is_it_that_so_many_people_who_suffer_a/ | {
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38ffbj | how do rapists penetrate their victims without natural lubricant? | I'm being serious. It takes time for me to enter my girlfriend. She needs foreplay, as most women do.
During the horrific act of rape, how can these men possibly penetrate a woman?
Do they carry lubricant on them? Saliva?
Not joking. I'm genuinely curious.
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1geuil | the significance and ramifications of a hassan rouhani victory in iran. | Please explain the significance of his victory, if any, for the people of Iran and their leadership's relationship with the United States and the UN. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1geuil/eli5_the_significance_and_ramifications_of_a/ | {
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8elsr8 | why does adobe acrobat reader have so many updates? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8elsr8/eli5why_does_adobe_acrobat_reader_have_so_many/ | {
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3vhnan | why do tv channels run both national and local ads. shouldn't one always more lucrative than the other? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3vhnan/eli5_why_do_tv_channels_run_both_national_and/ | {
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6ame8s | why do squares have 360 degrees, as well as why do triangles have 180? | Not to complicated - it's for my homework, I'm 12, but still top-set so not too complicated but not too simple. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6ame8s/eli5_why_do_squares_have_360_degrees_as_well_as/ | {
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1cz885 | how is it legal for restaurants to gratuity to your bill? | Sitting at the table now and had the worst waiter I have ever had. Why am I payimg gratuity to someone that does not deserve it? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1cz885/eli5_how_is_it_legal_for_restaurants_to_gratuity/ | {
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1zgg9b | why does there have to be a formal declaration of war when counties are assaulting each other? | Don't some actions imply there is war? If someone marched in my house and broke some of my things, I'd assume they wanted to fight. Why is "official" war any different? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1zgg9b/why_does_there_have_to_be_a_formal_declaration_of/ | {
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6xvwmy | why can forearms twist 180 degrees so easily, while other parts of the body can't? | If you lay your arm in front of you, you can twist it upside down with ease, but I could never do that with a leg, or most other parts of the body. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6xvwmy/eli5_why_can_forearms_twist_180_degrees_so_easily/ | {
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3k2hrn | what will happen to the us dollar after russia dumps its us treasury? | With Russia being a huge player in global economics, how will this affect the US dollars in the US? In the world? What's Russia's plan moving forward now that it no longer uses the USD and how will the US/world respond? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3k2hrn/eli5_what_will_happen_to_the_us_dollar_after/ | {
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3ayq4i | why is leaving the toilet seat up such a big deal? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3ayq4i/eli5_why_is_leaving_the_toilet_seat_up_such_a_big/ | {
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6789ml | why do you die instantly when shot in the guts with a shotgun? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6789ml/eli5why_do_you_die_instantly_when_shot_in_the/ | {
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4gm53r | how a candidate can win a state with 0% reporting? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4gm53r/eli5_how_a_candidate_can_win_a_state_with_0/ | {
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r80a3 | why was augustus accepted as a tyrant when caesar was not? | Caesar murdered was the result of him destroying the Republic and became the sole leader or tyrant. Why is it then that his heir managed to do it without getting killed like Caesar? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/r80a3/why_was_augustus_accepted_as_a_tyrant_when_caesar/ | {
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21z1lb | could consuming enough caffeine (or other stimulant) mimic the cardiovascular benefits of an aerobic workout? | Four months ago, I added a heart-rate monitor to my normal cardio routine. I noticed that when exercising after drinking my morning coffee, I'm able to raise my heart rate with significantly less exertion. I assume this is to do with the extra boost from the coffee.
If cardio is all about maintaining heart rate in t... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/21z1lb/eli5_could_consuming_enough_caffeine_or_other/ | {
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b5hdvv | why do we use cold air, for sterile environments, while we use hot water to clean our hands and boil outside water to kill bacteria? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/b5hdvv/eli5_why_do_we_use_cold_air_for_sterile/ | {
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90wsso | why do batteries age quicker if you charge them wrong (i.e. newer smartphone batteries should only be used between 80% and 20%; older batteries had to completely charged and rundown to get the maximum lifetime) | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/90wsso/eli5_why_do_batteries_age_quicker_if_you_charge/ | {
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4xf98c | what is the relationship between the levels of a substance in the blood to the dosage taken? | A family member recently passed away due to "drug toxicity". The ME report stated that the levels of Oxycodone were 690 ng/mL. Toxic levels of Oxycodeone are anything above 200 ng/mL.
I am looking to understand the relationship between the dosage that he was prescribed to the blood levels at death.
edited to add X/... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4xf98c/eli5_what_is_the_relationship_between_the_levels/ | {
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jctpm | the bcs | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/jctpm/eli5_the_bcs/ | {
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8zkf5p | with all the technological advancements we’ve made, why are there still delays in the banking industry for deposits/ transfers etc? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8zkf5p/eli5_with_all_the_technological_advancements_weve/ | {
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6tyolp | why does a significant portion of words from the english language start with the letter "s"? | I noticed this phenomenon when I was leisurely browsing through a dictionary with the edge of pages displaying the densities of words that start with each letter of the alphabet.
(Hope I followed all the protocols correctly, I'm new here) | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6tyolp/eli5_why_does_a_significant_portion_of_words_from/ | {
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46so4i | why do drugs cause withdrawal symptoms | What happens to your body when you develop dependence? and what happens when you stop taking drugs and get withdrawal symptoms? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/46so4i/eli5_why_do_drugs_cause_withdrawal_symptoms/ | {
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62hoyr | why do we get restless when excited? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/62hoyr/eli5_why_do_we_get_restless_when_excited/ | {
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2ve878 | if blue light is scattered more in our sky due to its shorter wavelength, why isn't the sky purple? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2ve878/eli5_if_blue_light_is_scattered_more_in_our_sky/ | {
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aeak6e | how are synthetic drugs discovered/created? | I know that experimental drugs that replicate the effects of existing ones are constantly being created, and I was just watching Hamilton's Pharmacopeia where he talks about Nick Sand synthesizing DMT for the first time. How do chemists know how to create psychotropics/psychedelics and not just some useless thing. An... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/aeak6e/eli5_how_are_synthetic_drugs_discoveredcreated/ | {
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zfch7 | the show twin peaks [spoilers] | I just finished watching all 30 episodes, including the hour and a half pilot, and have the prequel on its way to me, but I'm not understanding what the hell is going on with the lodges, Bob, the Giant, etc. Loved it, but please help! | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/zfch7/eli5_the_show_twin_peaks_spoilers/ | {
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35q7l8 | how can an asteroid/meteor that's just a mile wide cause mass extinction if it were to collide with earth? | Just saw [this news article](_URL_0_) after a friend posted it on Facebook and it made me wonder how a piece of rock that is miniscule in comparison to the size of earth could possibly wipe out humanity.
I'd imagine it would create tidal waves and a shockwave that would travel pretty far, but would it really travel th... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/35q7l8/eli5_how_can_an_asteroidmeteor_thats_just_a_mile/ | {
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5ozt1t | should taste be considered a physical or a chemical property of matter? | My mother teaches fifth grade, and teaches chemical and physical properties of matter. They're usually taught that their senses provide access to different properties of matter--how much something weighs, what color it is, etc. She asked me earlier if how something tastes should be considered a physical property or a... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5ozt1t/eli5_should_taste_be_considered_a_physical_or_a/ | {
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66uve3 | why do governments hide information from public? | What is the reasoning for many governments holding information classified until it is no longer significant or prevalent? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/66uve3/eli5why_do_governments_hide_information_from/ | {
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szifs | the men/women financial gap | Do women in the same positions as men get paid less money for the same work? Or are men just more likely to work in higher paying professions?
I find it incredibly hard to believe that the former is the case, but I'm ignorant on the details. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/szifs/eli5_the_menwomen_financial_gap/ | {
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dsge7m | why do you lose your sun tan after some time and is there any way to keep it longer? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/dsge7m/eli5_why_do_you_lose_your_sun_tan_after_some_time/ | {
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28est6 | why it is ok to say brits or aussies but not japs? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/28est6/eli5_why_it_is_ok_to_say_brits_or_aussies_but_not/ | {
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4g5t8g | hey, why you americans throw your shoes on electric lines? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4g5t8g/eli5_hey_why_you_americans_throw_your_shoes_on/ | {
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1dwchg | - entropy | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1dwchg/eli5_entropy/ | {
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8lsa32 | why do companies have awkwarkly gratuitous celebrity placement in adverts? (think: lost in translation) | I understand famously pretty women advertising cosmetics or notoriously 'manly' men advertising trucks. But I saw an advertisement today with Drew Barrymore for Crocs and Bruce Willis for a central European off-brand Red Bull. What gives? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8lsa32/eli5_why_do_companies_have_awkwarkly_gratuitous/ | {
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31czbd | why do computer operating systems not come with built-in virus protection? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/31czbd/eli5_why_do_computer_operating_systems_not_come/ | {
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4kdu7l | why aren't living creatures evolving to require less sleep? | For example, if cats sleep 16 hrs a day how does this contribute to their survival? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4kdu7l/eli5_why_arent_living_creatures_evolving_to/ | {
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27sof4 | - could we only eat exactly what our bodies need, and never poop? | Poop is just waste, right? So if we didn't eat the waste part of food, could we stop pooping, and eventually would humans evolve their butts off?
I'm not kidding more than I'm kidding. I'm sort of kidding, just because it's butts and poop, but, I'd still really like to know the answer. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/27sof4/eli5_could_we_only_eat_exactly_what_our_bodies/ | {
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7oy5t6 | why do recovering alcoholics/drug addicts have to stay completely sober? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7oy5t6/eli5_why_do_recovering_alcoholicsdrug_addicts/ | {
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2wpise | what, if anything, stops police from effectively calling in their own anonymous tips? | If anonymous tips are actually anonymous, isn't it possible for police to anonymously call in and give themselves whatever tip they need in order to obtain a warrant/warrant exception/probable cause/etc. ? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2wpise/eli5_what_if_anything_stops_police_from/ | {
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537htu | where did the spellings for english words come from? it's difficult teaching my 5yo to read. who thought words should be spelled like height, knight, colonel, etc.? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/537htu/eli5_where_did_the_spellings_for_english_words/ | {
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10ag1d | why should i vote in the upcoming presidential election? | My roommate isn't going to vote. He thinks it is insignificant. Is he wrong? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/10ag1d/eli5_why_should_i_vote_in_the_upcoming/ | {
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2p1wlw | the farmer's almanac. how do they possibly predict in june how cold winter will be? and how accurate are they? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2p1wlw/eli5_the_farmers_almanac_how_do_they_possibly/ | {
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e8conx | . what causes the echo i sometimes hear on phone calls? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/e8conx/eli5_what_causes_the_echo_i_sometimes_hear_on/ | {
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53rlac | what is theosophy? | Could someone explain what theosophy/theosophist is? Thanks. :) | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/53rlac/eli5_what_is_theosophy/ | {
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4mfi5l | why do high amounts of g-force make you pass out? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4mfi5l/eli5_why_do_high_amounts_of_gforce_make_you_pass/ | {
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3k219x | "before you can love others, you have to learn to love yourself." | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3k219x/eli5_before_you_can_love_others_you_have_to_learn/ | {
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44hcbj | why are the bottoms of yoghurt cups shaped so strangely? | Why can't they just be flat? Is there some reason behind the strange shapes that many yoghurt cups are? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/44hcbj/eli5why_are_the_bottoms_of_yoghurt_cups_shaped_so/ | {
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4kj9nd | why do furniture stores have books with no covers? | I'm shopping for furniture, and a lot of them have books on display tbat looks like the covers were ripped off. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4kj9nd/eli5_why_do_furniture_stores_have_books_with_no/ | {
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q2b3r | - how/why do hard drives wear out? | What are some examples of ways hard drives can go bad/wear out? How predictable is the failure of a drive? And is there any preventative maintenance that can be performed? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/q2b3r/eli5_howwhy_do_hard_drives_wear_out/ | {
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60ofsm | how can internet speeds be 1gb+ when computer's write speed is no where close to that? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/60ofsm/eli5_how_can_internet_speeds_be_1gb_when/ | {
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658jst | eutrophication of freshwater ecosystems | * How long does eutrophication take in small-scale lakes, ponds, and streams?
* Roughly how long can organisms put up with eutrophication before they die out?
* Chemically, what is happening to these bodies of water? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/658jst/eli5_eutrophication_of_freshwater_ecosystems/ | {
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pu6y4 | overclocking | From what I understand, overclocking refers to getting your computer equipment to work faster. How does that work, and why is it even necessary?
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2wpjt7 | is there actually any real risk involved (besides some weird looks) in eating food off of the floor? is the 5 second rule actually true? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2wpjt7/eli5_is_there_actually_any_real_risk_involved/ | {
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2cx0vj | why is it that my brain thinks learning things will be interesting, but then proceeds to get bored of learning and go to easy things? | For example, I see some books that have subjects I would like to learn about. I begin to read the book to see what it has to say, but then I get sleepy or just distracted. Then I end up here on Reddit and later realize I've spent an hour looking at awkward seals.
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71f96l | who is robert mueller and what is he doing? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/71f96l/eli5_who_is_robert_mueller_and_what_is_he_doing/ | {
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4ksgtr | why does enjoyment/satisfaction decline with repetition? | What is the reason behind (negatively) getting used to something? Example: I watch a series and love it, so I watch it again, but this time I enjoy it slightly less. And slightly less than that the next time, and so on and so on. Or listening to your favorite song; after a while you don't get that warm fuzzy feeling yo... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4ksgtr/eli5_why_does_enjoymentsatisfaction_decline_with/ | {
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7580va | were humans meant to swim? or did we just find a way and go with it? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7580va/eli5_were_humans_meant_to_swim_or_did_we_just/ | {
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3sld2x | why is is that you never hear small children complain about headaches? | Obviously they aren't as stressed as adult but not all headaches come from stress? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3sld2x/eli5_why_is_is_that_you_never_hear_small_children/ | {
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129bh8 | grammar question | I'm a native English speaker, but I'm still a bit fuzzy on when to use _____'s, _____s's and _____s'. Can someone help me out? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/129bh8/eli5_grammar_question/ | {
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f9esax | there are skyscrapers built in the 19th century. how were modern plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, and other wired systems later installed in these buildings? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/f9esax/eli5_there_are_skyscrapers_built_in_the_19th/ | {
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6zy5p8 | why are condiments/sauces good to use warm, but after they are opened they must be refrigerated? | Spaghetti sauce, BBQ sauce, ketchup, honey mustard, things of that nature. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6zy5p8/eli5_why_are_condimentssauces_good_to_use_warm/ | {
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5vjz0l | why does one lemon go completely blue and mouldy but the others around it are completely fine? | We order a lot of lemons and limes where I work, in big boxes, and there are always 3 or 4 lemons which are blue all over from mould. However, the ones on top of it and next to it are fine. Someone once said it might be due to moisture being attracted to one lemon. Is this true? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5vjz0l/eli5_why_does_one_lemon_go_completely_blue_and/ | {
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4jvrlz | if there are studies showing lyme disease has persistent forms why is chronic/long term lyme still not considered a valid diagnostic? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4jvrlz/eli5_if_there_are_studies_showing_lyme_disease/ | {
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1vovfe | brazil hasn't been in a major war in over 100 years, and is not next to any threatening neighboring states, so why does it have the worlds 9th most powerful military? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1vovfe/eli5_brazil_hasnt_been_in_a_major_war_in_over_100/ | {
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18b6r5 | why don't we eat horsemeat? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/18b6r5/eli5_why_dont_we_eat_horsemeat/ | {
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12b6q8 | barometric pressure | I've been hearing about Hurricane Sandy's really low barometric pressure, and I've wondered what "barometric pressure" is and how does it affects storms like Hurricane Sandy? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/12b6q8/eli5_barometric_pressure/ | {
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430rwz | how are periodicals like national enquirer allowed to use headlines like "david bowie actually died of hiv"? isn't that defamation or slander? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/430rwz/eli5_how_are_periodicals_like_national_enquirer/ | {
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8ho7mm | why don’t just burn trash instead of burying it? would the nutrients re-enter the earth much quicker? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8ho7mm/eli5_why_dont_just_burn_trash_instead_of_burying/ | {
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flc1k4 | is it possible for two people to have the same exact personality? there's over 7 billion people and everyone we ever meet seem to be completely different to some extent. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/flc1k4/eli5_is_it_possible_for_two_people_to_have_the/ | {
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12y4s3 | if voting is anonymous, how can we tell what demographic voted for who? i.e how do we know more mormons voted for bush than romney? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/12y4s3/if_voting_is_anonymous_how_can_we_tell_what/ | {
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6zqdrz | why during the eclipse did the moon look so small in front of the sun and on any other day it looks big? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6zqdrz/eli5_why_during_the_eclipse_did_the_moon_look_so/ | {
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4oeix7 | how some people can sleep through music playing or the tv being on, but then wake up from a small noise that isn't in the music or on the tv | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4oeix7/eli5_how_some_people_can_sleep_through_music/ | {
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dcibll | why do small baby grapes taste sour compared to regular sized grapes? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/dcibll/eli5_why_do_small_baby_grapes_taste_sour_compared/ | {
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6joxwh | why the earth doesn't constantly get larger as plants and animals decay into soil which covers the old soil under it | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6joxwh/eli5_why_the_earth_doesnt_constantly_get_larger/ | {
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cs92o5 | how come rich people don't just put all their money in a high interest bank account and live off of the interest? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/cs92o5/eli5_how_come_rich_people_dont_just_put_all_their/ | {
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6lfv6l | why, generally, does savoury food taste better hot whereas sweet food tastes better cold? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6lfv6l/eli5_why_generally_does_savoury_food_taste_better/ | {
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4fh46n | the brazil government situation and impeachment | I have been reading things online about some sort of scandal happening in Brazil related to the Panama Papers Leak, Dilma Rousseff, press manipulation, the brazilian vice-president conspiring to be elected... What is an Impeachment and _URL_0_ happening? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4fh46n/eli5_the_brazil_government_situation_and/ | {
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8edgj9 | why, when using a sinus rinse while one nostril is stuffy, is the water flow restricted when squirted into the clear nostril but flows normally when squirted into the stuffy one? | I've been dying from allergies and using a sinus rinse. I noticed that when I squirt the water into the clear nostril it trickles out the stuffed up one, but when I squirt it into the stuffed up one it flows out freely from the clear one. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8edgj9/eli5_why_when_using_a_sinus_rinse_while_one/ | {
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