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4ldxf7 | if a chameleon changed to a color outside the visible light spectrum, what would we see? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4ldxf7/eli5_if_a_chameleon_changed_to_a_color_outside/ | {
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biyimq | what’s the difference between binomial, poisson, and gaussian distributions? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/biyimq/eli5_whats_the_difference_between_binomial/ | {
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3r60i1 | what happens in a brain of a hypnotized person? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3r60i1/eli5_what_happens_in_a_brain_of_a_hypnotized/ | {
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55ebjv | what is happening to our bodies when we watch something cringe worthy and we physically have to turn away? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/55ebjv/eli5_what_is_happening_to_our_bodies_when_we/ | {
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jlvdf | cultural hegemony | In reference to this quote from *Antonio Gramsci - Cultural Hegemony*. "Cultural hegemony in the Gramscian sense is slowly being achieved, and if we don't stem the tide very soon, it will be too late". Apparently this is what is happening in America today and this Author believes it's bad. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/jlvdf/elif_cultural_hegemony/ | {
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144o3f | why is israel so closely tied with america when great england was the guy who gave them the land? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/144o3f/eli5_why_is_israel_so_closely_tied_with_america/ | {
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9njsf1 | why is there still a mirror in a dslr (digital single lens reflex) camera? | I fully understand, why you'd need a mirror in the analog world. But why are there DSLR cameras having a mirror, too? Is there some advantage to it? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9njsf1/eli5_why_is_there_still_a_mirror_in_a_dslr/ | {
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3nq7od | does lotion actually hydrate your cells? does it allow water in your body to hydrate elsewhere? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3nq7od/eli5_does_lotion_actually_hydrate_your_cells_does/ | {
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3x2dmq | why do storm troopers have masks and armour when they're obviously useless? | I can't recall a Storm Trooper ever taking a hit/shot without dying. It seems like the armour would just be a hindrance and block your vision instead of aiding them in a fight. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3x2dmq/eli5_why_do_storm_troopers_have_masks_and_armour/ | {
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fm6wq9 | how does cannabis stops uncontrollable shaking/convulsion? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/fm6wq9/eli5_how_does_cannabis_stops_uncontrollable/ | {
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9ydyep | how does warmth or exercise loosen muscle, tendons, etc? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9ydyep/eli5_how_does_warmth_or_exercise_loosen_muscle/ | {
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b4vgp9 | why we cry when feeling intense emotions | Why is it that the body's response to strong feelings like sadness, pain, or even Joy is to produce and release salt water from our eyes. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/b4vgp9/eli5_why_we_cry_when_feeling_intense_emotions/ | {
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3cdu95 | what does it mean for a human to be asexual? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3cdu95/eli5_what_does_it_mean_for_a_human_to_be_asexual/ | {
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5waan3 | what is red pill and what does it have to do with sexism on reddit? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5waan3/eli5_what_is_red_pill_and_what_does_it_have_to_do/ | {
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6lyhvy | how do they decide on a brand name for a generic medication? it doesn't seem like "omeprazole" or "zantac" are any easier or more catchy than their generic names? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6lyhvy/eli5_how_do_they_decide_on_a_brand_name_for_a/ | {
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9rz7de | what do cooking shows do with the food that's been prepped in the steps leading up to the main dish? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9rz7de/eli5_what_do_cooking_shows_do_with_the_food_thats/ | {
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37ur94 | why don't people falsely accused of rape sue the accusers after proven innocent? | Following the Emma Sulkowicz case lately. Her alleged rapist is suing Columbia for standing behind Emma's bullying campaign.
But why not sue her?
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72zk29 | why do we say we get on a train but get in a cab? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/72zk29/eli5_why_do_we_say_we_get_on_a_train_but_get_in_a/ | {
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1wsi71 | it seems like the whole world is against george lucas' remade and remastered version of the original star wars trilogy. what exactly did he do to change the story that makes fans hate it so much? why all the vitriol? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1wsi71/eli5_it_seems_like_the_whole_world_is_against/ | {
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2asvbf | why do i sometimes hear random sounds like a cupboard closing, small sounds of wood moving etc. when i know nothing/nobody is there? | It occurs a lot after I've watched horror movies or stuff like that, or if I'm alone at home.
Why does this happen? It's so damn scary! | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2asvbf/eli5_why_do_i_sometimes_hear_random_sounds_like_a/ | {
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2x12xh | how can we fear things by instinct? how can we be "pre programmed" to fear certain things? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2x12xh/eli5_how_can_we_fear_things_by_instinct_how_can/ | {
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3imwm4 | how do astronauts deal with sweat odor? | I saw a TIL today about a man working for NASA, smelling everything that would be going to the iss. They said odors won't Disappear into the air so every small smell could influence the astronauts productivity amd even health!
Well, if even the smallest smells are bad, how do they deal with big, penetrating odors like... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3imwm4/eli5_how_do_astronauts_deal_with_sweat_odor/ | {
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2k0rt2 | how is it that sparta was conquered if their military was so powerful? | I learned about Ancient Greece in high school; however, I never really learned how a city-state with a supposedly unbeatable military was conquered. Surely if they were as powerful as they are portrayed they would have been able to defend themselves? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2k0rt2/eli5_how_is_it_that_sparta_was_conquered_if_their/ | {
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6bd0de | whats the difference between a 401(k) and putting x% of your salary in a savings account? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6bd0de/eli5_whats_the_difference_between_a_401k_and/ | {
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168gg5 | gambling, over / unders, spreads and point shaving | Don't really get it. Set me straight? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/168gg5/eli5_gambling_over_unders_spreads_and_point/ | {
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7k2hsq | why exactly is it that latent psychoses can be triggered by thc/marijuana use? | I'm just interested in whether there's any kind of medical/scientific explanation for this. Is it common for psychosis to be triggered by any mind-altering substance in general, or is this something specific to THC/marijuana? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7k2hsq/eli5_why_exactly_is_it_that_latent_psychoses_can/ | {
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11qjmq | why do women's hormones often make them angry, emotional, depressed during their period or pregnancy? | my (basic) understanding of hormones is that specific ones are released for a purpose; when we are in danger or when we are fertile. but what purpose does making a woman upset or angry during pregnancy or menstruation serve? or if it doesn't serve a purpose, why does it happen? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/11qjmq/eli5_why_do_womens_hormones_often_make_them_angry/ | {
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7vseby | why did the crypto market crash so hard? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7vseby/eli5_why_did_the_crypto_market_crash_so_hard/ | {
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3ntj48 | why do you have to touch a payment device to a "contactless" reader | Whenever I use a card or phone to pay it doesn't seem to work unless part of it touches the reader. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3ntj48/eli5why_do_you_have_to_touch_a_payment_device_to/ | {
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4f65ay | in hawkig radiation, wouldn't the chance of particle/antiparticle falling into the event horizon be 50/50, thus posing no effect on the mass of the black hole? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4f65ay/eli5_in_hawkig_radiation_wouldnt_the_chance_of/ | {
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8zj5ed | why does america have so many varieties of snack products? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8zj5ed/eli5_why_does_america_have_so_many_varieties_of/ | {
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225sf6 | why is it so important for the gdp of the us to steadily increase? | I'm currently in a macroeconomics class and we've been learning about the United States GDP and how it works. What I don't understand is why it is so important for the GDP to continue to grow every year. It seems like all monetary and fiscal policy decisions that are made are used to manipulate the economy in a way tha... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/225sf6/eli5_why_is_it_so_important_for_the_gdp_of_the_us/ | {
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652tks | why had usb type c become more popular than usb type b ever was? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/652tks/eli5_why_had_usb_type_c_become_more_popular_than/ | {
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rn3c2 | how a "stimulus package" helps out the economy. | From what i understand, the government prints out more money and distributes it to the banks. How does this actually help the economy from getint back up, since the country's currency loses value from this procedure? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/rn3c2/eli5_how_a_stimulus_package_helps_out_the_economy/ | {
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ftm5qk | how exactly does a computer transcribe interviews - what enables the audio to text conversion? | Title is pretty self explanatory. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ftm5qk/elif_how_exactly_does_a_computer_transcribe/ | {
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6erxok | how come queso fresco will not melt like other cheeses? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6erxok/eli5_how_come_queso_fresco_will_not_melt_like/ | {
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1klry8 | the difference between uninstalling a program and deleting all the program files? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1klry8/eli5_the_difference_between_uninstalling_a/ | {
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7c0mb6 | how does valuation work for tech startups? | Like it says in the title, how do people decide how much a tech startup is worth? I've seen countless tech companies that seemingly produce very little but are still valued at astronomical numbers | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7c0mb6/eli5_how_does_valuation_work_for_tech_startups/ | {
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264v20 | if my university loses its accreditation, is my degree still valid? what happens to those who are in the school when they lose accreditation? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/264v20/eli5_if_my_university_loses_its_accreditation_is/ | {
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31fkqs | rh negative blood? | Is this the same as O negative? Are there health issues associated with this blood type? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/31fkqs/eli5rh_negative_blood/ | {
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r8wk2 | why more shows don't utilize ad-supported mediums like hulu. | I still don't understand. TV requires that shows be broadcast at specific times during the day. This means that if people are unavailable during that time, the advertisements that support that show do not get viewed. I know enough about advertising to know that the number of impressions or views is the most important t... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/r8wk2/eli5_why_more_shows_dont_utilize_adsupported/ | {
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2qqym4 | why hasn't the us just invaded cuba the way they did iraq/afghanistan etc? | It's not like it's far, and the US waltzed into the middle east, and there was less good reason to do so. So I'm just wondering why is it, they've never gone in? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2qqym4/eli5_why_hasnt_the_us_just_invaded_cuba_the_way/ | {
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23q8od | when water breathing animals take in the oxygen from water molecules, what happens to the hydrogen? | I know the law of conservation of mass says it doesn't just disappear. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/23q8od/eli5_when_water_breathing_animals_take_in_the/ | {
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7oruwp | meausring distances between stars | I read that we can measure the distance between us and the stars using 2 methods which are standard candles and trigonometrical parallax. Isn't it possible to use Wien's Law with the received light to get the Temp of the star then use the H-R diagram to get the luminosity of the star then use it with the radiant energy... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7oruwp/eli5meausring_distances_between_stars/ | {
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1kv7zc | why can i wake up 45 minutes before my alarm and be wide awake, but if i roll over and go back to sleep i'm exhausted when my alarm goes off. | I'm guessing it has to do with being woken from a deep sleep stage. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1kv7zc/why_can_i_wake_up_45_minutes_before_my_alarm_and/ | {
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4s9f62 | why do things like skype and facetime have a latency while talking, but phone calls don't? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4s9f62/eli5_why_do_things_like_skype_and_facetime_have_a/ | {
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6y39h8 | how and when did capital letters become associated with screaming and loudness? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6y39h8/eli5_how_and_when_did_capital_letters_become/ | {
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2cojgo | is it better to charge a cell phone every night or only when it's low, and why? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2cojgo/eli5is_it_better_to_charge_a_cell_phone_every/ | {
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1jd1lv | the positive effects of performance enhancing drugs and how they help athletes. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1jd1lv/eli5_the_positive_effects_of_performance/ | {
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35xxc2 | lack of guilt | Why is that some people do not feel guilty about things like lying and other dishonest actions? I don't mean criminals. I'm talking more about everyday people that help others and are in all other respects "good" people. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/35xxc2/eli5_lack_of_guilt/ | {
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aqjrso | what happens in your body when you have to go to the bathroom, but hold it for so long that you no longer need to go? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/aqjrso/eli5_what_happens_in_your_body_when_you_have_to/ | {
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ofaj5 | how the neutral wire in house wiring works. | I have a basic grasp of how ac electricity works but after reading about house wiring I can't seem to get the concept of what the neutral wire does. It seems like it only carries left overs from when it is stepped down from 240 to 120 but where it says it goes back to ground? If someone could please shed some light on... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ofaj5/eli5_how_the_neutral_wire_in_house_wiring_works/ | {
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3fg7ni | why aren't the information in our immune systems passed to our kids. | Like parent fights off aids, kid dies from aids. What the hell evolution!?!
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3nsx9i | binaural audio | How do binaural recordings produce sounds which appear to be in front/behind us when using regular headphones?
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41cvdg | why do anime/asian culture fans/enthusiasts constantly use this '~' symbol in every sentence? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/41cvdg/eli5_why_do_animeasian_culture_fansenthusiasts/ | {
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g1ygic | why/how does activated charcoal only absorb "toxins" and not other beneficial substances in your body? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/g1ygic/eli5_whyhow_does_activated_charcoal_only_absorb/ | {
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1vxguf | how do cave dwelling animals evolve to not have eyes? | So I was visiting a cave in North Carolina, and they had a species of native fish that were eyeless. How does the theory of evolution explain this? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1vxguf/eli5_how_do_cave_dwelling_animals_evolve_to_not/ | {
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p68gj | how hex code works and how you can tell what color it is by looking at the numbers/letters | I am in Intro to Programming and our professor assumed everyone already knew this. I am also a graphic design major and don't know how I don't know this already, but I have googled a little bit and it all goes over my head.
EDIT*: Ahhhh! Now I see! Thanks guys! First thing I've posted to ELI5 and a great response... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/p68gj/eli5_how_hex_code_works_and_how_you_can_tell_what/ | {
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73m9i6 | when i take a picture of something at regular 1x zoom, why does the picture always look really zoomed-out in relation to what i see with my eyes. | For instance, if I were to take a picture of what is right in front of me, it would look smaller and further away than when I look directly at it from the same spot. Why is that? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/73m9i6/eli5_when_i_take_a_picture_of_something_at/ | {
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9lsc5c | is it possible to obtain "raw atp"? what would happen if one consumes it or has it injected into the bloodstream? could it substitute other forms of food or be more efficient? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9lsc5c/eli5_is_it_possible_to_obtain_raw_atp_what_would/ | {
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2o3xl7 | how does college work? | From getting accepted to getting a job, what is a simple but thorough way of describing higher education (and all of the processes that come along with it) in the United States? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2o3xl7/eli5_how_does_college_work/ | {
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3vmceq | if gun restriction laws dont keep criminals from getting guns, how come there's so few mass shootings in european countries? (that typically have strict gun laws) | This has been bugging me, i just want to know. Why don't criminals take advantage of an unarmed populace and police force? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3vmceq/eli5_if_gun_restriction_laws_dont_keep_criminals/ | {
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6nnexw | why are loot crates in video games not declared as gambling? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6nnexw/eli5_why_are_loot_crates_in_video_games_not/ | {
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34dh0y | how hard is it for a homeless person to get a job after they become homeless? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/34dh0y/eli5_how_hard_is_it_for_a_homeless_person_to_get/ | {
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3tannf | what is this whole "waifu" thing about? i don't get it at all. | I FEEL LIKE I'M TAKING CRAZY PILLS | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3tannf/eli5_what_is_this_whole_waifu_thing_about_i_dont/ | {
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1lv5ti | why the fcc censors radio and tv, but not things like pandora? | While listening to Pandora radio today, I noticed the songs were uncensored. I'm totally fine with that. glad actually. But it got me thinking, why are radio and tv broadcasts subject to rules about swearing, but Pandora isn't?
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2w9gt9 | how does tiltshift work? | How can a camera distort scenes to look like miniature models? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2w9gt9/eli5_how_does_tiltshift_work/ | {
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9nwrwy | how is skin cancer caused (or assisted) by sun burns if skin cells die and replace themselves relatively quickly? wouldn’t the damaged skin cells die before they can become cancerous? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9nwrwy/eli5_how_is_skin_cancer_caused_or_assisted_by_sun/ | {
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5jgjkd | why does pasta need so much water to cook? instructions for about 400 grams of pasta (ravioli) required about 6 quarts ( 24 cups~) of water, boiled for 4 min. i'd think half of that would be sufficient? | Edit: Link for the pasta and the prep
[Rana Butternut Squash Ravioli](_URL_0_)
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51lufz | how do magnetic bands on cards work? and how do other types of cards work without them? | I was wondering, I never quite knew how the magnetic stripe works, as in how does it store data. Also, i noticed that there are some cards (the public transport card where I live, it works by touching the reader instead of swiping) that don't seem to have any form of magnetic stripe. How do they know how much money you... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/51lufz/eli5_how_do_magnetic_bands_on_cards_work_and_how/ | {
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5d5sog | how do news outlets like vice and bbc get access to illegal organizations like drug cartels, and why do these organizations allow it? | _URL_0_
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For the how: Is there... Er, PR for the cartel? Or is it as simple as going to Mexico with a camera and asking questions?
As for the why: I don't understand what the cartel gains from "showing their process" to outsiders. ... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5d5sog/eli5_how_do_news_outlets_like_vice_and_bbc_get/ | {
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798x5q | why does one train need to stop when meeting another? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/798x5q/eli5_why_does_one_train_need_to_stop_when_meeting/ | {
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dc85o5 | how does the moon affect the earth's tidal waves, and as a result, earth's rotation? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/dc85o5/eli5_how_does_the_moon_affect_the_earths_tidal/ | {
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31kw89 | how come minors have to pay taxes in the us? since they can't vote, shouldn't they be tax exempt regardless of their income? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/31kw89/eli5_how_come_minors_have_to_pay_taxes_in_the_us/ | {
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2hxzgz | how does downshifting slow down a car? | What exactly happens with the engine, transmission, and wheels when you downshift your car to a lower gear to slow your car down. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2hxzgz/eli5_how_does_downshifting_slow_down_a_car/ | {
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9xba3b | why did laserdisc fail to take off when it was a superior format to dvd? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9xba3b/eli5_why_did_laserdisc_fail_to_take_off_when_it/ | {
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4qjs2x | how do cavities form? | I brush my teeth 2 times a day (sometimes 3) and floss every morning and night. I drink water 99% of the time and if I get soda I only get Sprite. I don't smoke or drink alcohol. I do eat candy but I also eat healthy with fruits/vegetables/protein. How is it possible that I still get cavities while taking good care of ... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4qjs2x/eli5_how_do_cavities_form/ | {
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d3ibkg | how do large museums acquire their collections and how does the curation process work? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/d3ibkg/eli5_how_do_large_museums_acquire_their/ | {
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erzt37 | why do you throw up with food poisoning with longer incubation periods? | With foodborne illnesses with incubation periods that exceed 12 hours, the "poisonous" substance (the contaminated food) is already through your stomach. Why do you still throw up? I understand diarrhea, but the continued vomiting doesn't make sense to me. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/erzt37/eli5_why_do_you_throw_up_with_food_poisoning_with/ | {
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6a8gm0 | why isn't the earth's spin visible from a plane? | Why isn't the earth's spin visible from a plane? My roommate thinks the earth is flat. I do not. I do not know how to explain this to him like he is 5, anyone know why this is? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6a8gm0/eli5_why_isnt_the_earths_spin_visible_from_a_plane/ | {
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1ux18u | what is the difference between a m.d and d.o medical school | In light of the guy who just got accepted into med school despite the odds (_URL_0_), what exactly is the difference between the two med schools? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1ux18u/eli5_what_is_the_difference_between_a_md_and_do/ | {
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6imoe0 | how does the "secret" senate healthcare bill work, procedurally. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6imoe0/eli5_how_does_the_secret_senate_healthcare_bill/ | {
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2jn4g6 | why are conspiracy theorists "nuts" when many conspiracies have been proven? | Many conspiracies have been proven true. The bankers and NSA are probably the most recent ones to come out as true. So why is it that, all conspiracy theorists are labeled as nuts?
*disclaimer* I am in no way endorsing conspiracies. Just curious as to why they are automatically crazy. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2jn4g6/eli5_why_are_conspiracy_theorists_nuts_when_many/ | {
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p39ar | final fantasy x | Was Tidus real or was the place he came from a dream? What happened at the end? Did he die? Or did the "dream" break when Sin died and thus he broke?
I'm so confused. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/p39ar/eli5_final_fantasy_x/ | {
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1keehu | how come cuban baseball players are allowed in mlb? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1keehu/eli5_how_come_cuban_baseball_players_are_allowed/ | {
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fmadao | why can't a hacker create a 'fake bank' or a fake checking account and wire money to themselves, thus 'spawning' money in their account? | Like, money transfers digitally and requires approval. But since it's digital, how do you know that money that came from the other source is real? Why can't a hacker just 'spawn in' money in their account or transfer some from a fake bank to themselves? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/fmadao/eli5_why_cant_a_hacker_create_a_fake_bank_or_a/ | {
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4yxsg2 | why do primitive animals/species know how to animal/specie by themselves, while us humans have to be taught since birth almost everything? | For example, some animals are hatched/born alone (without their father/mother anymore), and venture out alone until adulthood, without any help from others of their species. Whereas us humans have to almost be spoon-fed stuff in out early stages of life. Just a thought, no shaming/nonsense answers please. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4yxsg2/eli5_why_do_primitive_animalsspecies_know_how_to/ | {
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1d8arh | the structure of songs - verse, chorus, bridge, breakdown etc. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1d8arh/eli5the_structure_of_songs_verse_chorus_bridge/ | {
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67ronv | why do humans develop the "capability" of having crushes before having any sexual feelings? | Children as young as 8 can have crushes but don't start having sexual feelings until around 12. Why is that? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/67ronv/eli5_why_do_humans_develop_the_capability_of/ | {
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6qlfrd | why is it so entertaining when someone can nail an impression of someone else? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6qlfrd/eli5_why_is_it_so_entertaining_when_someone_can/ | {
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f1ptya | 2d shapes have an area and 3d shapes have a volume. is it still called volume on 4d shapes? it shouldn't be right? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/f1ptya/eli5_2d_shapes_have_an_area_and_3d_shapes_have_a/ | {
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3udtqh | where did volcanoes as science projects in movies/tv shows originate from? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3udtqh/eli5_where_did_volcanoes_as_science_projects_in/ | {
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boa962 | which evidence made us believe that dinosaurs were extinguished by a meteor? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/boa962/eli5_which_evidence_made_us_believe_that/ | {
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a6nke6 | why do integers have different sizes depending on the architecture of the computer? (64bit, 32bit) | Example: 64bit has integers the size of 8bytes and 32bit has the size of 4bytes | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/a6nke6/eli5_why_do_integers_have_different_sizes/ | {
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1uei13 | what causes satellites and objects like the iss to simply orbit around earth without being sucked in, while asteroids come in and loop around the earth and impact it? gif included. | I saw [this post](_URL_1_) about a large "asteroid" nearly hitting the earth in /r/dataisbeautiful and it made me curious as to why certain objects can orbit around the earth without being sucked in. This asteroid was of course in its own separate orbit around the sun and moving too quickly to join Earth's orbit. But i... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1uei13/eli5_what_causes_satellites_and_objects_like_the/ | {
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2cxyrq | if an electric car can gain range via regenerative braking and the like, why can't i power my car forever through the spinning wheels? | Sure it would take energy to get it moving, but once the wheels started generating electricity wouldn't I be fine, or at least not expend any fuel beyond what is needed to get it rolling?
**I apologize if this has been asked before, but when I search it was all about solar/wind power and that kind of stuff** | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2cxyrq/eli5_if_an_electric_car_can_gain_range_via/ | {
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c753ec | how does a loudspeaker reproduce the sound of a whole orchestra, which is itself comprised of a hundred or so different sound sources, with just one single swinging membrane inside of it? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/c753ec/eli5_how_does_a_loudspeaker_reproduce_the_sound/ | {
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3cs60r | how do they 'trace' the origins of a word? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3cs60r/eli5_how_do_they_trace_the_origins_of_a_word/ | {
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2oznpp | how does data on a hard drive become "fragmented"? | If this data was used in a program/computation why was it left behind/not returned to where it is supposed to be
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457c7c | could two countries, or continents cut internet traffic between the two | and what would happen if it where the case, for example would south africa not see any Facebook post coming from example europe? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/457c7c/eli5could_two_countries_or_continents_cut/ | {
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