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56nbpn | why does the universe have a speed limit? why is the speed limit what it is, rather than another value? | I was just thinking about how the speed of light is basically the speed of causality in the universe and I was wondering why that was. Is there some physical reason that this value is the top speed, or does it just appear to be random/unknown?
EDIT:
There seems to be a great deal of confusion about what I'm asking so... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/56nbpn/eli5_why_does_the_universe_have_a_speed_limit_why/ | {
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1ytlh2 | why can't i use multiple connections simultaneously to speed up my internet access? | e.g. If I'm connected to broadband/cable but am near a wifi hotspot at the same time. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1ytlh2/eli5_why_cant_i_use_multiple_connections/ | {
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22w4mo | why do dogs seem to spin around in circles when they're excited? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/22w4mo/eli5_why_do_dogs_seem_to_spin_around_in_circles/ | {
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7oy32z | the effects of watts, amps and volts on charging speed | Phone chargers and the like will state their voltage and amps on them somewhere like 9v/1.5a. What effect does increasing volts and decreasing amps have and how does wattage fit into it? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7oy32z/eli5_the_effects_of_watts_amps_and_volts_on/ | {
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1ua9ls | why do i have to pay for internet domain names? | Where does the money go to? Why are "they" given the authority? Thx | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1ua9ls/eli5_why_do_i_have_to_pay_for_internet_domain/ | {
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1ursci | how south america is not as developed as north america, yet it was colonized earlier and with better results. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1ursci/eli5_how_south_america_is_not_as_developed_as/ | {
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27dk5e | what are the limitations that prevent us from making super-fast vehicles (e.g. 1,000mph cars) | As a non-mechanic/non-vehicle type person, what is it that prevents us from achieving this sort of thing?
Can we not "beef" up the engines high enough to get this?
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346qgl | what is the process for nuclear disarmament and how do we know countries, i.e. russia, aren't lying? | Read about Russia reducing their nuclear arsenal today, however, with Russia being so shady I wonder how we can trust their word? Is their an outside source that confirms the nukes have been disarmed...etc? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/346qgl/eli5_what_is_the_process_for_nuclear_disarmament/ | {
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2tnegz | why don't we drink mead anymore? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2tnegz/eli5_why_dont_we_drink_mead_anymore/ | {
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45lmm2 | how do smartwatch heart rate monitors work? | [Example](_URL_1_) I've noticed that a lot of them use green lights. Is the technology similar to [this?](_URL_0_) | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/45lmm2/eli5_how_do_smartwatch_heart_rate_monitors_work/ | {
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cjylg5 | why does puking helps to relieve headaches? | I have had migraine since i can remember and before my parents helped me to get the right medicine, puking was the best solution to get rid of the migraine. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/cjylg5/eli5_why_does_puking_helps_to_relieve_headaches/ | {
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aeuc9t | how do artists make such realistic works, for instance movie poster artists involving real people. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/aeuc9t/eli5_how_do_artists_make_such_realistic_works_for/ | {
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1o4101 | what are the advantages of pearls to the animals that make them? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1o4101/eli5_what_are_the_advantages_of_pearls_to_the/ | {
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2gh4g7 | neutral and ground | Does the neutral and ground go to the same place? Is the ground literally the ground? If so would it be bad news bears to connect your fan with just the hot and ground wires and skip the neutral altogether? Finally, if the ground is literally the ground does that mean I can hammer a steak into the ground, wrap a wir... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2gh4g7/eli5_neutral_and_ground/ | {
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2xaci2 | how do we accurately measure the distance between galaxies/celestial bodies when... | Ok, the title doesn't let me explain adequately what I want to ask so let me rephrase. I understand the concept of measuring the distance and therefore, using the speed of light to determine its age.
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49uj6c | why do wifi signals have a certain range? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/49uj6c/eli5why_do_wifi_signals_have_a_certain_range/ | {
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7jkx5v | how does your mind choses random numbers when someone asks you to do it? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7jkx5v/eli5how_does_your_mind_choses_random_numbers_when/ | {
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2iijyr | how did people know that certain combinations of certain ingredients would create drugs? | And I'm talking about meth and cocaine etc. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2iijyr/eli5how_did_people_know_that_certain_combinations/ | {
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apalnw | what is pulse width modulation? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/apalnw/eli5_what_is_pulse_width_modulation/ | {
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3eeb7l | why do so many employers release schedules every week instead of having people work on the same days? | A lot of my friends work at chain stores/restaurants andare given new days and times to work every week. Why does this happen? You think it would make employees happier and be a lot simpler to have people scheduled for specific days and times. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3eeb7l/eli5_why_do_so_many_employers_release_schedules/ | {
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3mu0wh | why are americans forced to purchase pharmaceutical prescription drugs from america? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3mu0wh/eli5why_are_americans_forced_to_purchase/ | {
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cirlav | how are seashells formed and how to they take their signature shapes? (e.g. conchs etc.) | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/cirlav/eli5_how_are_seashells_formed_and_how_to_they/ | {
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1pbrrz | why are all students required to take so many classes in highschool, if a lot of the things we are taught only applies to us if we go into a certain profession. | "For a wide variety of career choices." is not vaild | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1pbrrz/eli5_why_are_all_students_required_to_take_so/ | {
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auruje | how the hell does this picture work? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/auruje/eli5_how_the_hell_does_this_picture_work/ | {
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1wayop | what does the phrase "legal tender for all debts public and private" on us currency actually mean if the dmv in my town can get away with refusing cash and only accepting checks and money orders? | I thought that meant that cash was an acceptable form of my payment by law. Why is it OK for them to refuse to take cash and only accept checks or money orders? It doesn't make sense to me especially since this is a government organization... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1wayop/eli5_what_does_the_phrase_legal_tender_for_all/ | {
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2g4ld3 | if i am able to build an artificial island in the international waters of say 1000sqm, canbi declare it as a new country? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2g4ld3/eli5_if_i_am_able_to_build_an_artificial_island/ | {
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7j7dhh | why do our mouths still feel dry even after chugging a lot of water? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7j7dhh/eli5_why_do_our_mouths_still_feel_dry_even_after/ | {
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20xokg | why is the process of evolution limited to occurring at the point of reproduction of an organism? why do the cells within an organism not "evolve" and undergo little "mini-evolutions" prior to the reproduction of the organism itself? | The title says it all, but we always hear about evolution occurring at the point at which an organism reproduces; an organism reproduces, certain mutations arise, and natural selection works its magic.
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ak4rgn | the cons of taxing the wealthy more | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ak4rgn/eli5_the_cons_of_taxing_the_wealthy_more/ | {
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1h3rt3 | henry kissinger, why he was revered in his day but hated now. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1h3rt3/eli5_henry_kissinger_why_he_was_revered_in_his/ | {
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1t36lc | what is happening when you dye something? whether it be fabric, clothing, etc. what makes a good dye and what makes a cheap dye? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1t36lc/eli5_what_is_happening_when_you_dye_something/ | {
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1oy8ac | why recycle glass? isn't it made from sand? | I did a search and didn't get a straight answer. Hopefully, someone here can scratch this itch I've had for years. I suppose one would melt the glass so that it can be repurposed. Considering all that goes into taking used glass from the consumer and delivering it to the recycling plant, couldn't we just skip that a... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1oy8ac/eli5_why_recycle_glass_isnt_it_made_from_sand/ | {
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5lpyjc | when game developers release patches that "optimize" code, what exactly are they changing? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5lpyjc/eli5_when_game_developers_release_patches_that/ | {
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12w1s7 | if bananas are $0.50/lb at my supermarket how can a profit be made with all the shipping and farming costs? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/12w1s7/eli5_if_bananas_are_050lb_at_my_supermarket_how/ | {
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1z3om1 | why do stock markets fall during panics (i.e. 9/11, presidential assassination)? is every industry affected equally? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1z3om1/eli5_why_do_stock_markets_fall_during_panics_ie/ | {
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6fq2ab | the reason why a television show has an opening on every single episode after the first initial episode of a new season... when it could be replaced with a short title introduction. | I've always wondered this since I was a kid, sorry if this has been asked before. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6fq2ab/eli5_the_reason_why_a_television_show_has_an/ | {
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4pwhco | why is iron so plentiful at the surface of the planet even though it sinks to the core during planetary formation? | From what I understand, differentiation should have sucked most of the iron into the core of the earth. Wouldn't this make iron somewhat rare for humans to access?
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6djj8a | how is moisturizing cream different for men and women? why is every cream not unisex? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6djj8a/eli5how_is_moisturizing_cream_different_for_men/ | {
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avde1f | the sunflower plant is sterile and has no male or female organs, how does it reproduce? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/avde1f/eli5_the_sunflower_plant_is_sterile_and_has_no/ | {
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3mpt6f | underground cities - the science behind their possibility | Are they possible? If so how how would they be possible. I know there are currently underground communities, but i mean a large scale city. We've explored underwater cities, I figured this is the next rational step. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3mpt6f/eli5underground_cities_the_science_behind_their/ | {
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2ywzn9 | the shortage of organs for people who need them? | People die like every few seconds. I'm wondering with all of this happening, how are there people who cannot get Kidneys, Livers, and other organs. They seem to have to wait years, and some never get them. Shouldn't there be plenty? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2ywzn9/eli5_the_shortage_of_organs_for_people_who_need/ | {
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2gxmsk | why is it safe for dogs and cats to eat rice? | Shouldn't they lack the enzymes needed to digest these kind of foods since they are both carnivorous species? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2gxmsk/eli5_why_is_it_safe_for_dogs_and_cats_to_eat_rice/ | {
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btozln | why don’t the rest of the world recycle like in sweden? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/btozln/eli5_why_dont_the_rest_of_the_world_recycle_like/ | {
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2udko2 | why do police use sirens and lights when doing a raid? | Shouldn't they turn their lights and sirens off? I mean, wouldn't those together (or separately) alert the people of the raid know that they were coming? And by raid, I mean like a bust on an underage drinking party or something, not like a murder or terrorist organization. You'd think they would would want to be as st... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2udko2/eli5_why_do_police_use_sirens_and_lights_when/ | {
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j5z1s | the current state of the world economy. explain like i'm 5! | What's this all about? Seems bad! | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/j5z1s/the_current_state_of_the_world_economy_explain/ | {
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4rxjl9 | why do smartphones have an option to set the date to the 80's? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4rxjl9/eli5why_do_smartphones_have_an_option_to_set_the/ | {
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7cgkar | if a hermaphrodite had full working sexual systems from both sides, would they be able to get themselfs pregnant? if so would it be classed as cloning? if not. why? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7cgkar/eli5_if_a_hermaphrodite_had_full_working_sexual/ | {
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a8ovc3 | in simple terms please. how does the rabies virus make you behave in an aggressive way? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/a8ovc3/eli5_in_simple_terms_please_how_does_the_rabies/ | {
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26ze9n | why do birds shit while flying? | I don't understand it. I like sitting when I poop, I couldn't imagine actually running or any physical activity whilst going boom boom. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/26ze9n/eli5_why_do_birds_shit_while_flying/ | {
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28y3fg | will people who speak different languages always have accents when speaking english? | Sometimes when I hear someone speak English, it sounds a lot like they are speaking their native language again because they tend to speak too fast and don't pronounce some words fully. For example, Flight become "fly" and That becomes "dot".
is it almost unavoidable to have traces of foreign accents when you speak a d... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/28y3fg/eli5_will_people_who_speak_different_languages/ | {
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5tif7a | why do female kangeroos have 3 vaginas? | What's the biological or evolutionary advantage for female kangeroos to have 3 vaginas? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5tif7a/eli5_why_do_female_kangeroos_have_3_vaginas/ | {
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1qjmgg | nsa, fbi, dea, atf, cia, homeland security. why do we have so many different departments that seem like they do very similiar things? do other countries have this alphabet soup? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1qjmgg/eli5nsa_fbi_dea_atf_cia_homeland_security_why_do/ | {
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3eb3ab | how hackers can hack a car? | I just a video from [WIRED](_URL_0_) where 2 hackers hack a car and make it do what they want.
how is it possible that out of the blue they target a car and just hack it with anything? or this video is fake and they did put a chip or something in the car that enable them to do those stuff?
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21up3z | why does my "safe" stainless water bottle smell like its trying to kill me. | 40 oz 18/8 stainless Klean Kanteen
Why does my expensive and "safe" 18/8 food grade stainless bottle smell like it is trying to poison me (strong metallic smell) if I leave water in it for a while.
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6iijsf | what happens when you withdraw 1 million (or more) dollars in cash? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6iijsf/eli5_what_happens_when_you_withdraw_1_million_or/ | {
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2wbf4r | why are cereals imported from america to uk so expensive? | I'm wondering this after I saw a box of Cap'n Crunch at our local Tesco for £7 a box. Just wondering why this price is so extortionate? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2wbf4r/eli5_why_are_cereals_imported_from_america_to_uk/ | {
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32rx5v | why do some oxygen masks have small plastic bags on them? | Sometimes they inflate and sometimes they don't, so what's their purpose? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/32rx5v/eli5_why_do_some_oxygen_masks_have_small_plastic/ | {
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450ika | what purpose do the primaries serve? | As a Brit, I don't have much understanding of how the American election system works | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/450ika/eli5_what_purpose_do_the_primaries_serve/ | {
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5090fn | why are illicit drugs like cocaine, meth, and heroin etc. illegal? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5090fn/eli5_why_are_illicit_drugs_like_cocaine_meth_and/ | {
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klpf5 | why does standard & poor have so much power in determining a country's credit rating? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/klpf5/eli5_why_does_standard_poor_have_so_much_power_in/ | {
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3h9wkk | how do guns have and change multiple firing modes? | I just suddenly thought about it today and I find it kind of strange, especially for burst fire weapons. How come all you need to do is turn a little lever to have it not fire, fire once, 3 times or fully automatic? How does the gun always only fire a set amount of bullets in burst?
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7cahvw | in pre-calc we’ve been dealing with sine, cosine, tangent, cotangent, secant, and cosecant waves. what are the actually telling me, what is the purpose of putting numbers in front of them (2sinx or sin2x) and what would i use them for? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7cahvw/eli5_in_precalc_weve_been_dealing_with_sine/ | {
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3fyx8c | why will a liquid "climb" a fabric if you dip the lower portion in? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3fyx8c/eli5_why_will_a_liquid_climb_a_fabric_if_you_dip/ | {
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fq8sue | what’s the difference between bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder? | Asking for a friend. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/fq8sue/eli5_whats_the_difference_between_bipolar/ | {
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1qjrd0 | why, unlike other nineteenth century accessories like stocks and monocles, are neckties not yet obsolete when they have no particular purpose? | UPDATE: Or, why are they still in fashion for that matter? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1qjrd0/eli5why_unlike_other_nineteenth_century/ | {
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2nammn | "triggers" | I have read that word very often by now, and i think i understand what they are. They are words, objects or actions which make some people uncomfortable. (Correct me if i'm wrong). But how do people get triggers, and why does it seem like there are thousands of people who have them, but i've never seen such a person in... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2nammn/eli5_triggers/ | {
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6w9tkw | is there a difference between sleeping late and waking up late vs sleeping early and waking up early? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6w9tkw/eli5_is_there_a_difference_between_sleeping_late/ | {
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5rt7d3 | why and how do youtube ads work for the respective companies, since everyone seems to hate them? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5rt7d3/eli5_why_and_how_do_youtube_ads_work_for_the/ | {
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2nxbr0 | how come when a song is used in a tv episode, it often has its pitch raised? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2nxbr0/eli5_how_come_when_a_song_is_used_in_a_tv_episode/ | {
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2vwu8a | why are graphing calculators so big and bulky when they don't have anywhere near the computing power of a much thinner smart phone? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2vwu8a/eli5_why_are_graphing_calculators_so_big_and/ | {
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89mv7o | how scents are derived from different woods and used in fragrances | Such as sandalwood and cedar, for instance. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/89mv7o/eli5_how_scents_are_derived_from_different_woods/ | {
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3rkfpr | why do we raise/lower our voice at the end of a question? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3rkfpr/eli5why_do_we_raiselower_our_voice_at_the_end_of/ | {
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24qzf0 | why are the cooling vents on a laptop located where they'll get covered by your lap? | Couldn't there be more vents on the sides? My laptop is constantly overheating.
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6wiiml | what does having a mental illness or personality disorder mean? | I'm 21 later this year and have had my share of mental illnesses. It gets tough explaining to people what it is and how it affects me and the people around me. I feel you guys can help 😊
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46xiud | just how different are smartphones? | So, Im curious about something. I get that Android, Windows and Appel all offer different apps.
But my question is this, when Im reading about "Flagship models", "completely over hauled" and some costing £300+ and others costing £80.
Is there ever any major difference. I mean, 100% noticable. Sure, battery life may b... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/46xiud/eli5_just_how_different_are_smartphones/ | {
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29bi3j | how did the ancient greeks and romans cast sculptures in bronze? | I've read a dozen explanations through the years and it's never sunk in. If someone could go step by step without any artist jargon, I'd greatly appreciate it. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/29bi3j/eli5_how_did_the_ancient_greeks_and_romans_cast/ | {
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pyydy | gravity | How does it work? How fast does it work? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/pyydy/eli5_gravity/ | {
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4juucf | why have gifs now started to play like videos? ( they even have a videoplayer interface ) | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4juucf/eli5_why_have_gifs_now_started_to_play_like/ | {
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2me5af | what happens when someone drinks too much and goes into a coma? | Recently, a student at WVU was found unconscious from drinking too much, possibly involving Xanax as well. I am wondering what actually happens when one drinks too much and they slip into a coma. Also, how could doctors keep him alive for his family to say their last goodbyes? Why could doctors not do anything after th... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2me5af/eli5_what_happens_when_someone_drinks_too_much/ | {
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903b3z | how come a wet towel heats up way faster than a dry towel? | I understand this title may be confusing, so let me explain. I work in a kitchen and every night we close we have to dump the fryer oil into a large metal pan so we can transfer it to the dumpster outside. I learned on my first day that if you use a wet towel, rather than a dry one, your hand burns very quickly when ho... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/903b3z/eli5_how_come_a_wet_towel_heats_up_way_faster/ | {
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blufgs | if we're able to genetically modify fruits or vegetables, shutting off the genes that cause them to spoil, why can't we do the same with humans? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/blufgs/eli5_if_were_able_to_genetically_modify_fruits_or/ | {
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5xnl2o | why is the sex humans have so different from other species? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5xnl2o/eli5_why_is_the_sex_humans_have_so_different_from/ | {
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1oye4u | why do people 'jolt' when being woken up from a dream? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1oye4u/why_do_people_jolt_when_being_woken_up_from_a/ | {
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6kzgdr | how "reality" tv can openly deceive an audience with fake tricks and scripts and still keep an audience? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6kzgdr/eli5_how_reality_tv_can_openly_deceive_an/ | {
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67a604 | what is rh in blood, and why does it matter? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/67a604/eli5_what_is_rh_in_blood_and_why_does_it_matter/ | {
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7wr40a | how does each hand on a clock work? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7wr40a/eli5_how_does_each_hand_on_a_clock_work/ | {
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58y6xm | why is 8% capsaicin patch painful on skin but ghost pepper juice isn't? | This doesn't make sense. There is this 8% capsaicin rx grade patch (Qutenza) that requires anesthesia because it's painful on skin. But people tell me ghost pepper juice is not painful on skin. Capsaicin scoville scale is 16 million. So an 8% patch is supposed to be only 8% x 16 million hot. Ghost pepper scoville is ab... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/58y6xm/eli5_why_is_8_capsaicin_patch_painful_on_skin_but/ | {
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83gcqr | why does toothpaste stick to the sink so well but easily falls off my toothbrush? | 😡 | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/83gcqr/eli5_why_does_toothpaste_stick_to_the_sink_so/ | {
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ezdjca | what are relays and why are they used in every cars' systems such as headlights/fuel pumps, etc.? | I do not understand their purpose. I cannot, for the life of me, find an easy and understandable explanation online for me to grasp. Why you cannot get power directly from the battery for example? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ezdjca/eli5_what_are_relays_and_why_are_they_used_in/ | {
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8obw9v | dyatlov pass incident | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8obw9v/eli5_dyatlov_pass_incident/ | {
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2tutjx | is california really at risk of separating and falling into the ocean due to the san andreas fault? | What is likely to actually happen? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2tutjx/eli5_is_california_really_at_risk_of_separating/ | {
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3i75v0 | what is going on in syria? why are people crossing from greece to macedonia? why is macedonia in a state of emergency? how did this all start? | Hi, I am totally clueless about what is going on in Macedonia, Greece and Syria. All news sites report on the ongoing situation but not the how it started(I may have been late on catching on). I would like someone to explain to me what is going on. Thank you.
Links I have come across:
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2lk7ci | the 1960's: what really happened? | As I get older (I'm now mid 40's) and have a little more perspective it seems as though the 60's were indeed a kind of magical decade in which a staggering amount of social and political change occurred.
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6163wp | how much better is awd with snow tires vs. fwd with snow tires? | In terms of handling snowy climates, here's what is common knowledge:
* FWD with snow tires are MUCH better than RWD with snow tires
* FWD with snow tires are MUCH better than AWD with all-season tires
Everywhere on the internet I see comparisons that prove FWD with snow tires are better than AWD with all-season tir... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6163wp/eli5_how_much_better_is_awd_with_snow_tires_vs/ | {
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8p5wq8 | why are frozen pizzas packaged with cardboard under them if its not used to cook the pizza? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8p5wq8/eli5_why_are_frozen_pizzas_packaged_with/ | {
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8dz48d | if two people have the same parents, is it possible for one to have recessive traits and the other to have all dominant traits? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8dz48d/eli5_if_two_people_have_the_same_parents_is_it/ | {
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dil8nv | how does the body shift weight from one leg to the other when walking? | I'm very curious. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/dil8nv/eli5_how_does_the_body_shift_weight_from_one_leg/ | {
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3oaoar | why is there a distinction between magma and lava? | I know there are different types of lava, but if it's the same thing inside and out, why are there two different names for it? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3oaoar/eli5_why_is_there_a_distinction_between_magma_and/ | {
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