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2izr5o | after staring at an inverted image that is changed to black and white, why does it appear to be in color? | From a post earlier someone shared this image in the comments. I'm wondering why this happens. _URL_0_ | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2izr5o/eli5_after_staring_at_an_inverted_image_that_is/ | {
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5b8jjq | how does collecting rainwater work? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5b8jjq/eli5_how_does_collecting_rainwater_work/ | {
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al3lxj | why are first birthdays so important? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/al3lxj/eli5_why_are_first_birthdays_so_important/ | {
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38p6jt | why is canned tuna dry when it has been soaking in water for days or even months? | Title. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/38p6jt/eli5why_is_canned_tuna_dry_when_it_has_been/ | {
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lqk92 | li5: how a two-stroke and four-stroke engine works | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/lqk92/li5_how_a_twostroke_and_fourstroke_engine_works/ | {
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21ni9r | why isn't carbon monoxide used for executions? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/21ni9r/eli5_why_isnt_carbon_monoxide_used_for_executions/ | {
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8vlrbw | why do shockwaves in the first few milliseconds warp what’s behind the blast? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8vlrbw/eli5_why_do_shockwaves_in_the_first_few/ | {
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ovy0d | how do those rubber pads in urinals promote hygiene? | While taking a leak last night, I noticed that the rubber pad in the urinal said something about promoting hygiene. How do they do that, and why are they necessary? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ovy0d/eli5_how_do_those_rubber_pads_in_urinals_promote/ | {
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69fpsb | when astronauts are in space, they experience weightlessness in "zero gravity." but, the earth's gravity is strong enough to hold satellites and the moon in orbit. so, what is zero gravity? why aren't astronauts bound to the closest surface by the earth's gravity but instead can float? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/69fpsb/eli5_when_astronauts_are_in_space_they_experience/ | {
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1cb03v | would guns work on a moon and in space, and why? | *the Moon | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1cb03v/eli5_would_guns_work_on_a_moon_and_in_space_and/ | {
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8iq4g3 | if it’s so easy and cheap to get juice from a watermelon, why is it so rare to see in stores? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8iq4g3/eli5_if_its_so_easy_and_cheap_to_get_juice_from_a/ | {
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2hmxor | why do people like to say "follow your heart" or "i prefer taking actions listening to my heart over brain" ? why is emotions related to heart ? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2hmxor/eli5_why_do_people_like_to_say_follow_your_heart/ | {
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5nma0y | hunting seasons | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5nma0y/eli5_hunting_seasons/ | {
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20vrl3 | what is the difference between fruits, vegetables, and herbs? | Did some searching on the internet, but there doesn't seem to be clear distinctions. Maybe it's because legal, culinary, and scientific circles have different definitions? As an example: What are bananas? I've read both fruit and herb. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/20vrl3/eli5_what_is_the_difference_between_fruits/ | {
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1bag24 | why does fat splatter when you cook it? | Does it have to do with moisture content, or does it have some sort of higher potential energy content?
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23l35i | if we know chemical composition of some edible/drinkable item (e.g. milk), why can't we make it in factories? | ELI5: If we know chemical composition of some edible/drinkable item (e.g. milk), why can't we make it in factories? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/23l35i/eli5_if_we_know_chemical_composition_of_some/ | {
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1dgcv7 | what does meta and alpha mean? | I often hear "that's so meta" or "SO ALPHA" thrown around on reddit. What do they mean? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1dgcv7/eli5_what_does_meta_and_alpha_mean/ | {
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bjf8pn | how is gdp of a country calculated? why is it in small percentages, like 2.5% maybe? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/bjf8pn/eli5_how_is_gdp_of_a_country_calculated_why_is_it/ | {
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1obwzs | ; why does our body not have a method to prevent or remove ingrown toenails? | They hurt, and in extreme cases can even cause infections and impair movement. to my mind at least it makes sense to have SOMETHING that can do this. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1obwzs/eli5_why_does_our_body_not_have_a_method_to/ | {
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17djje | what is "unlocking" your smartphone? what is it now illegal and punishable by up to a $1 million fine? | Apparently this became law this weekend in the US. I hear a lot about "switching carriers" but don't know what this means in the context of this law. If anyone could explain why this law came about and what it means to unlock your smartphone, I'd really appreciate it. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/17djje/eli5_what_is_unlocking_your_smartphone_what_is_it/ | {
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rctle | classical vs. operant conditioning | I don't understand how the reinforcement behavior of Operant conditioning is different from the behavior resulting from classically conditioned events. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/rctle/eli5_classical_vs_operant_conditioning/ | {
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d15bvn | how does electricity distribution works? | If I have some solar panels and I supply to the grid, i get paid. But how does the electricity from my solar panel reaches someone's home? How does the circuit work in this case? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/d15bvn/eli5_how_does_electricity_distribution_works/ | {
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2iagom | what are the procedures if a supervolcano were to erupt? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2iagom/eli5_what_are_the_procedures_if_a_supervolcano/ | {
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4dhxkd | how come green has turned out to be the colour of toxic waste and foul smelling gas in comics/cartoons? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4dhxkd/eli5_how_come_green_has_turned_out_to_be_the/ | {
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t3lf3 | how a programming language is used to create a graphics engine for a video game? | To be more specific i want to know how graphics in video games come to be. I know they use a graphics engine, but how do you type in syntax of a certain programming language and then it displays a city or a gun? Im very confused on the matter? I assume you use some type of mathematical equation maybe? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/t3lf3/eli5_how_a_programming_language_is_used_to_create/ | {
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1smdxa | why can some websites not produce a comma/apostrophe and it only shows up as �? | I've been to a few websites that have this problem and it isn't really a problem, but I just wonder why "�" exists. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1smdxa/eli5_why_can_some_websites_not_produce_a/ | {
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78rxt2 | why can our ears handle the pressure from water or air just fine, but excessive loud noise can cause damage? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/78rxt2/eli5_why_can_our_ears_handle_the_pressure_from/ | {
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as4jjt | why do people ask to be roasted? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/as4jjt/eli5_why_do_people_ask_to_be_roasted/ | {
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6rhg7r | why is it that you are 100x more excited when a song you love comes on the radio than when you select it from your personalized music list? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6rhg7r/eli5_why_is_it_that_you_are_100x_more_excited/ | {
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89ny4v | if i jump out of an airplane at cruising altitude into the ocean, how deep would i plunge, and would i be able to resurface before running out of air? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/89ny4v/eli5_if_i_jump_out_of_an_airplane_at_cruising/ | {
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270i4n | why are tobacco and alcohol companies exempt from listing ingredients on their products? | Obvious answers probably include:
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enxsco | how does an amputees skin form around when it gets cut off? is it like a hole there? | Is it patched up with stitches? Does it do that right after sirgery? I was looking at Shaquem Griffin and its like a kbib at the end of his left arm. How does it form like that? Is there skin problems associated with it? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/enxsco/eli5_how_does_an_amputees_skin_form_around_when/ | {
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325t9u | why are movies rated pg-13, but tv shows rated tv-14 in the us? why do they increase the age by 1 for tv shows? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/325t9u/eli5_why_are_movies_rated_pg13_but_tv_shows_rated/ | {
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8fbrjw | why has kim jong un had such a change of heart all of a sudden? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8fbrjw/eli5_why_has_kim_jong_un_had_such_a_change_of/ | {
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44nqys | why is illegal weed so expensive in the us? | Weed is legal in some states but the price ranges around 15-20$ a gram where as in some countries in Europe it is illegal, but the price is about 4$ a gram. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/44nqys/eli5_why_is_illegal_weed_so_expensive_in_the_us/ | {
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5yogqd | if a joint cracking is a result of gases in the joint popping, how can i crack the same joint multiple times? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5yogqd/eli5_if_a_joint_cracking_is_a_result_of_gases_in/ | {
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3vpemt | why do the tigon and leopon have manes if the lion half was female? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3vpemt/eli5_why_do_the_tigon_and_leopon_have_manes_if/ | {
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1tfz5p | why are certain knives that open by spring, gravity or centrifugal force considered restricted weapons? are they somehow more dangerous than fixed blade knives? | The Criminal Code of Canada definition of a "prohibited weapon"
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37c3fn | how is liquid smoke made? | Seriously. Do they smoke water? Is it just chemicals? Do they grind up smoked wood and liquify it? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/37c3fn/eli5how_is_liquid_smoke_made/ | {
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4u1th2 | how do helicopter blades actually lift a 20,000 pound helicopter? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4u1th2/eli5_how_do_helicopter_blades_actually_lift_a/ | {
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29ysr4 | what is going on with my cat when he gets 'the eyes' and goes on a rampage knocking everything over and acting like a lunatic? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/29ysr4/eli5_what_is_going_on_with_my_cat_when_he_gets/ | {
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2xjwzc | can someone convert from judaism and still be jewish? | I am watching a speech at the moment about the 'problem' with a rise in anti-semitasm, and I am confused on this issue.
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2j25dh | since earth is spinning, why do we land in the same place when we jump or fall? or jumping on the bus? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2j25dh/eli5_since_earth_is_spinning_why_do_we_land_in/ | {
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2p72s2 | i recently had the flu and i had a 102.5 degree (fahrenheit) fever but i felt cold. why does this happen and what's the reason for it? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2p72s2/eli5_i_recently_had_the_flu_and_i_had_a_1025/ | {
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5x50mv | how can the economy keep growing every year if the planet has a finite amount of resources? | If every country's economy grows and is doing well won't we eventually run out of resources? Or can the economy grow without resource consumption? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5x50mv/eli5_how_can_the_economy_keep_growing_every_year/ | {
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5zes83 | why did we start using candles on birthday cakes? | I can see why cakes started being associated with birthdays but how did candles get into the mix? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5zes83/eli5_why_did_we_start_using_candles_on_birthday/ | {
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5spi5b | how do interplanetary spacecraft (and in the future interstellar), protect against collisions with space debris? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5spi5b/eli5how_do_interplanetary_spacecraft_and_in_the/ | {
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3efakb | why can't modern houses be economically independent with solar + battery+ a little backup generator just incase? | Would it add more than a fraction to a new house price? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3efakb/eli5_why_cant_modern_houses_be_economically/ | {
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3bqxvk | why doesn't netflix have some movies in hd, but only sd? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3bqxvk/eli5_why_doesnt_netflix_have_some_movies_in_hd/ | {
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3ctb6i | why cant you use a mirror to see something in the far distance without contacts/ glasses(provided you need them)? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3ctb6i/eli5why_cant_you_use_a_mirror_to_see_something_in/ | {
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3qkxtj | why does day light saving time work backwards? we get less daylight in the winter because of it? | Firstly, I did not grow up in a country that used DST, and this last week in the UK was my first experinece with it.
However, for some weird reason I always assumed when Winter and early sunsets came, we'd push the clock down an hour to extend our days (hence the name day light savings time).
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25203h | are there any countries in the world that can realistically invade the us by force? | By air and sea like a full on invasion where we'd be seeing some serious shit. Or even like an event leading up to an invasion like the bombing of a coast or capture of a major port or something like that.. Just wondering if like Russia or China might have the capability to do this. Thanks!
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ahloyw | can adam and eve produce all humans from genetic and scientific point of view ? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ahloyw/eli5_can_adam_and_eve_produce_all_humans_from/ | {
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jeqnx | i'm five, explain how google works. | My five year old brain can't wrap itself around the complexity of this magic. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/jeqnx/im_five_explain_how_google_works/ | {
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30lx4p | in this day and age, what does it mean to "capture" a city in syria? | I read [this BBC article](_URL_0_) about Syrian rebels "capturing" a city with a population of 100,000 people from government troops.
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1fdx7q | the relationship between space and time | Is it a grid? I just have trouble understanding. So do larger things age slower? Or...yeah, if I was 5 years old, could you explain it? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1fdx7q/eli5_the_relationship_between_space_and_time/ | {
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br5vl2 | when tectonic plates shift, why is there only an earthquake in a single place and not all along the plates' boundaries? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/br5vl2/eli5_when_tectonic_plates_shift_why_is_there_only/ | {
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81zq1z | how does a vasectomy work? | I dont quite understand the meaning of it I guess? After a vasectomy, how does a "shoot blank"?
If the tubes are tied up, does excessive semen not make them burst from pressure?
Where does the semen go, as it cant really get out of the tubes? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/81zq1z/eli5_how_does_a_vasectomy_work/ | {
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3wiwbq | why aren't the super fast gearshifts from a dual clutch gearbox bad for the engine? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3wiwbq/eli5_why_arent_the_super_fast_gearshifts_from_a/ | {
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4t68aj | what is the squeaking sound i hear from my nose when it is stuffy? | My nose is a little stuffy right now and a few seconds after I blew it, I heard some "squeaking", coming from my nose as I felt the mucus moving. I've heard it before but never thought about it. What causes this? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4t68aj/eli5_what_is_the_squeaking_sound_i_hear_from_my/ | {
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42ppay | why do we translate words from arabic (like iraq and burqa) with a "q" when in english u is always supposed to follow q? if the language and script are completely different, why don't we just spell it phonetically (like irak)? | For that matter, why does English even require the "Q U" combination? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/42ppay/eli5_why_do_we_translate_words_from_arabic_like/ | {
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zfey9 | why is pain satisfying when you're frustrated/angry? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/zfey9/why_is_pain_satisfying_when_youre_frustratedangry/ | {
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5pwdmf | what is a "sigh," exactly, and why do we do it when we're sad or exasperated? does every culture sigh? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5pwdmf/eli5_what_is_a_sigh_exactly_and_why_do_we_do_it/ | {
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dxlq10 | what does vanilla extract/essence taste like and what happens if i drink the stuff? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/dxlq10/eli5_what_does_vanilla_extractessence_taste_like/ | {
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aofbgq | why do competitions by radio or television companies ask questions that 99.999% know the answer to rather than just give the money away? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/aofbgq/eli5_why_do_competitions_by_radio_or_television/ | {
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5hxnxr | why do we move our whole body around while playing a video game as if we are in the game? | Like if we were playing in VR type thing but we aren't playing VR we are just playing on our PC's it still happens. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5hxnxr/eli5_why_do_we_move_our_whole_body_around_while/ | {
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9q10hp | if chip cards are more secure than swiping your card, why do some retailers who have chip reading terminals seem to have this feature disabled requiring you to swipe instead? i’ve even seen them go as far as to insert a piece of paper saying “no chip” into the reader. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9q10hp/eli5_if_chip_cards_are_more_secure_than_swiping/ | {
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57dvs4 | what are the advantages and disadvantages of using turboprops over turbojets? | Turboprops are essentially jet engines, but the rotational force is used to turn a propeller. Why do this? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/57dvs4/eli5_what_are_the_advantages_and_disadvantages_of/ | {
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2vz8t0 | why is there no charger for phones or laptops that automatically shuts down when full? | How hard can it be | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2vz8t0/eli5why_is_there_no_charger_for_phones_or_laptops/ | {
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kwj51 | why is it so hard to find spammers? | It seems like all you have to do is buy some viagra or whatever, and work with the credit card company to see where the money goes. Why is it so hard to track down spammers?
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3aqcw9 | what's the "political process" for an actor to get nominated and win an oscar? grammy? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3aqcw9/eli5_whats_the_political_process_for_an_actor_to/ | {
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ufcme | why does my hair turn into an unruly poofball every time i wash my hair? | I have to use copious amounts of wax or gel to get it back into "acceptable to be seen by other human beings" condition. I do not know what ethnicity I am due to adoption, other than Caucasian with marginally olive/pale white skin and gray eyes. Despite that, yes, I wash my hair, though I **hate** doing it because it t... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ufcme/eli5_why_does_my_hair_turn_into_an_unruly/ | {
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2kqf53 | how do "no vaule until purchased" gift cards work? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2kqf53/eli5_how_do_no_vaule_until_purchased_gift_cards/ | {
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1nxx3a | why is tradition considered a good thing? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1nxx3a/eli5_why_is_tradition_considered_a_good_thing/ | {
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1v4nt7 | picture changes when expanded on twitter | Here's a tweet with a picture attatched:
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5kk0qx | most sounds seem to be made by objects bumping into each other, so why does tearing a piece of paper in half, make a sound? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5kk0qx/eli5_most_sounds_seem_to_be_made_by_objects/ | {
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219djd | why don't they program metro trains instead of having someone drive them? | With most the [metro derailments](_URL_0_) caused by the train going too fast, wouldn't it be wise (and pretty simple) to program the trains to drive a certain route and what speeds to go in each part. If you do this you eliminate the risk of human error, and the need to pay people to drive the trains. Is it just union... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/219djd/eli5_why_dont_they_program_metro_trains_instead/ | {
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6jxjwn | if there is no law requiring citizens to pay federal taxes, why does almost everyone do it? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6jxjwn/eli5_if_there_is_no_law_requiring_citizens_to_pay/ | {
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2v22cz | why hasn't chinese-language entertainment enjoyed a similar wave of popularity as entertainment from japan (anime, j-pop, games), and korea (dorama, k-pop)? | I'm from the United States and from time to time like listening to music from different parts of the world. I am aware that Japan has a very diverse music scene that ranges from upbeat, relatively accessible "J-Pop" bands to more avant-garde, noisy, and psychedelic acts like Merzbow and Boris. South Korea also seems ... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2v22cz/eli5_why_hasnt_chineselanguage_entertainment/ | {
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xj96i | how is warren buffet so rich? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/xj96i/eli5_how_is_warren_buffet_so_rich/ | {
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13g0vd | what is the difference between a defibrillator and the device used in the hospital to restart a heart. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/13g0vd/eli5_what_is_the_difference_between_a/ | {
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1k4dtw | if a chameleon dies, does it keep it's current color, and why? | Let's say it blends in with a tree and it dies spontaniously. Will it change back (to green?) or will it just stay the way it is?
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6x1v13 | why floyd mayweather made so much more money than conor mcgregor in their fight. $100 mil vs $30 mil. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6x1v13/eli5_why_floyd_mayweather_made_so_much_more_money/ | {
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3c8htf | why do sites need a credit card for a free trial? | Why can't we just enter our payment info at the end of a trial? Is it just because companies hope we forget and they can charge our cards anyway? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3c8htf/eli5_why_do_sites_need_a_credit_card_for_a_free/ | {
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50ta1f | how do rape kit nurses and doctors, or medical examiners distinguish between rape and rough sex? | Also, blood and menstruation. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/50ta1f/eli5_how_do_rape_kit_nurses_and_doctors_or/ | {
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3rlzgk | is it correct, environmentally and ethically to throw an apple core(or something similar) into bushes or trees and claim that it will decompose? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3rlzgk/eli5_is_it_correct_environmentally_and_ethically/ | {
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8grlla | why do cars in a funeral procession have their hazard lights on? is it a tradition or due to a law made specifically for funeral processions? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8grlla/eli5_why_do_cars_in_a_funeral_procession_have/ | {
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49uh9q | how does laser printing characters on keyboards work? (gif included below) | _URL_0_ | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/49uh9q/eli5how_does_laser_printing_characters_on/ | {
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aezezt | why is the wilhelm scream always funny? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/aezezt/eli5_why_is_the_wilhelm_scream_always_funny/ | {
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dqvfok | when referring to hashes in cryptography- what are they and why are they irreversible? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/dqvfok/eli5_when_referring_to_hashes_in_cryptography/ | {
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65016c | why do we blur someone's eyes on pictures/videos to keep them anonymous but can wear full-face ski masks with a cutout for eyes to hide our identities in person? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/65016c/eli5why_do_we_blur_someones_eyes_on/ | {
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1di5qb | what the point of a sworn testimony is? | Surely if something such as that actually works they could just ask the defendant in question if they did the act in question. I have no idea about law, and I'm fairly confused about this. Thanks. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1di5qb/eli5_what_the_point_of_a_sworn_testimony_is/ | {
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1haltu | why, if i don't believe in the paranormal, do i get spooked after a scary story/am alone in the dark? | I do not believe in ghosts, demons, or any sort of supernatural entities. I find all claims of experiencing these things to be ridiculous and irrational. Why am I still so terrified when I'm alone by myself in the dark, or in a creepy situation? Why do I run up the stairs as fast as I can at night so whatever demon beh... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1haltu/eli5_why_if_i_dont_believe_in_the_paranormal_do_i/ | {
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26fha3 | why is that teachers need years of college to teach kids, while parents don't really need any higher education to home school? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/26fha3/eli5_why_is_that_teachers_need_years_of_college/ | {
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ufvp9 | differences in health care | Differences in Americas current health care system, Obamacare, and the single payer system | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/ufvp9/eli5_differences_in_health_care/ | {
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2kqy3i | why am i able to more or less chug whiskey after a long day of work but shudder and gag with every sip if i've been relaxing all day. | Is it simply my brain saying "Yo i gotta get faded NOW" or is there something more complex going on with my physiology. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2kqy3i/eli5_why_am_i_able_to_more_or_less_chug_whiskey/ | {
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2rfby3 | . how can russia make way cheaper rocket engines than the us? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2rfby3/eli5_how_can_russia_make_way_cheaper_rocket/ | {
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3n23dx | why are tropical countries largely underdeveloped? | The only tropical country I can think of that is developed would be Singapore which only occurred recently. Hong Kong is technically subtropical. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3n23dx/eli5_why_are_tropical_countries_largely/ | {
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