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<|im_start|>user ELI5: What exactly does "cash" mean? For example when you win the lottery in all cash. Or on flipping house shows where they buy houses all cash. When i think cash i think of real physical cash.<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant &gt;For example when you win the lottery in all cash Lotteries generally ha...
<|im_start|>user ELI5 What is actually happening during acupuncture, does it actually work ?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant In Acupuncture and in most of traditional Chinese medicine, there is a belief that an invisible life force (called qi) flows through our bodies using certain pathways (called meridians). Illness...
<|im_start|>user Since in nuclear fission a very small amount of matter is converted to energy, is it Theoretically possible to create matter from energy and have we done this?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Yes, creating matter from energy is perfectly doable. One example would be particle accelerators such as the L...
<|im_start|>user Intuitive explaination on why colinearity blows up the standard errors of the regression coefficients In Linear Regression, why does colinearity (or multicolinearity) increase the standard error of the coefficients' estimators ? Mathematically it is because of the Variance Inflation Factor, I know this...
<|im_start|>user [WH40K] Is Ork technology, in the smaller sense (shootaz or battlewagons) possible? Let's say you were in a junkyard, scrap metal, electronics and parts from most household appliances and servicable parts from 1 of each type of car (SUV, 4-door, truck). Could you recreate Ork technology without the inn...
<|im_start|>user ELI5- why do most honour killings involve murdering the victim? Why not kill the rapist instead?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant In such cultures women are viewed as property, to be bought, sold, or traded. The honor killing is in retribution for the perceived dishonor of allowing themselves to be rape...
<|im_start|>user [Terminator] If Skynet could just pump and endless supply of Terminators out of a factory to hunt and kill humans, how could humanity ever hope to keep up? Wouldn't the human population just have steadily declined over time until they were virtually extinct? It seems like every lost soldier is one fewe...
<|im_start|>user ELI5:Is there truly such a thing as a "fat gene"? If so, does that mean people can become obese if they eat a normal amount of calories?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant There are some indications that some genetics, and/or medical conditions, may contribute to some amount of increased weight gain. Howe...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Why do all living creatures have such wildly different life expectancies?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Basically every living creature only has to live as long as necessary to achieve maturity, find a mate, reproduce and optionally care for its offspring for a while. Reproduction has to be rep...
<|im_start|>user When you "burn fat" how exactly do you loose mass? Do we sweat more, poo more, per more?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant the main source of sustainable weight loss is through breathing. You can of course lose mass by sweating and peeing, but that is not sustainable as most of that loss is water which n...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: How do screens smoothly scale resolutions that aren't multiples of each other? E.g. playing 1080p or 720p video on a 900p screen, or reducing my phone's resolution from 1440p to 1080p?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant There are complex algorithms that will combine pixels with their neighbors in ce...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Russia's close ties to arab nations<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant During the cold war, there were essentially three options for small countries: 1) Be friends with the United States 2) Be friends with the USSR (most of which is now Russia) 3) Go the "neutral" route, like India, although thi...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Why do humans subconsciously move body parts to music?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Music is very ancient for humans. Music was developed before our language centers were fully developed. We were making flutes before we could call it a flute. Our brains are hardwired to respond to a beat. Tapp...
<|im_start|>user ELI5:How do plants generate heat, how to they stop freezing when the droplets of water that are on them are frozen, when they plants are made up, mostly of, water?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Plants generally do not generate meaningful amounts of heat. They deal with freezing temperatures by: dyin...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Why can I pick up my little brother, who weighs around 100 lbs with no issues, but I struggle just trying to get a 50 lb weight off the ground?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant A big thing to remember is that when you pick people up, they are actually helping you. When picked up, people uncounscio...
<|im_start|>user [Matrix] Why didn't Neo and the gang carry C4 or hand granades? That way, whenever there was a change in the Matrix (ie. a window being changed to brick wall), they could just blast their way out.<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Your knowledge of the matrix is based on the rules they've told you. Free ...
<|im_start|>user [BSG] If the Twelve Colonies possessed FTL jump drives that were capable of crossing significant portions of the galaxy, why didn't they expand further before the Second Cylon War? I understand that jumping long distances is dangerous, but surely they sent explorers or surveyors to new planets at some ...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: There is a border dispute between Egypt and Sudan where there is one location which neither country is claiming. Is it possible for me to go and claim it as my own?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Conceptually you could, but you are unlikely to have your claim recognized by an international body....
<|im_start|>user ELI5 Why are camera lenses always circular?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Camera lenses are not perfect. They don't focus all light colors the same way. You get tiny rainbow effects on your photo. The further from the center light goes through, the bigger the flaws. A circle is the ~~optional~~optim...
<|im_start|>user Why are humans capable of forgetting things? Why do we lose the ability to access memories? Are there any creatures that can remember everything? i.e. elephants<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Remembering everything is not practical from am evolutionary stand point. There are after all, physical and b...
<|im_start|>user Is there a theoretical limit to the size of ocean vessels?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant There are many non-theoretical limits: Economics. (Cost to build, staff, fuel and turn a profit.) Port or passage size. (Not simply depth/width of port, but cargo handling limts. It doesn't do your passenger/...
<|im_start|>user US Presidents should serve one six year term without the ability to be re-elected. CMV As it stands, a four year presidency is a short amount of time to initiate new policies, test to see if those policies work, and foster new plans should they need re-adjusting. Thus, to make any long-lasting impact,...
<|im_start|>user Why are things generally cheaper in poorer countries? For example I got restaurant meals in Cambodia for like $5. I thought the reason that these countries are poor is that they are less productive meaning there are fewer goods and services to go around so wouldnt that mean everything should be more ex...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Since Jews are such a tiny percentage of the population, how are they represented so well in elite groups? 13% of Nobel prize winners, 48% of US billionaires, etc. how is this?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Jewish people originated in an area where most people were not allowed by their religion...
<|im_start|>user ELI5 : Why aren't we hibernating in winter like most of other mammals ?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Humans evolved in a tropical part of Africa, and are adapted for existing in that sort of environment. We can adapt ourselves to live in colder environments, but have to provide shelter and clothing ...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: How does a machine “make something cold” I understand the highschool basics of the physics behind energy and heat, so the concept of a machine turning electrical energy into heat is easy to wrap my mind around. The idea of “something making something cold” was explained to me as an energy deficit...
<|im_start|>user Does Pluto have a liquid nitrogen ocean under it's frozen nitrogen surface?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant The reason we find liquid water oceans under the ice of certain worlds is because solid water ice is less dense than liquid water, and so ice can float over a water ocean and both maintain its pr...
<|im_start|>user Has the string theory been validated by any experimental evidence like from the LHC? Are there better contenders for the theory of everything? I know just the basics of what the string theory is, that is using vibrating strings and extra dimensions to explain all the different forces and particles. I ...
<|im_start|>user I learned in Biology class that proteins/enzymes unfold and lose their function when they are heated up. How do steaks stop have so much protein when cooked? Edit: wow, came back from work and got some great answers! Thanks everyone!<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Protein shape ultimately gives rise t...
<|im_start|>user Why are there thousands of blackbirds flying around, but colorful songbirds are such a rare sight?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant The simple answer is natural selection. The traits that the "boring" birds have help them live longer in the wild in comparison to colorful songbirds. Colorful songbirds c...
<|im_start|>user As someone gets more obese, do their actual skin cells stretch or do they replicate fast enough to keep up with the increasing surface area? A follow up question would be: If the cells stretch more than they replicate, does this mean that there is a lower concentration of nerve endings? Would stretche...
<|im_start|>user Scared about getting a job as a programmer. Hello, Working as a programmer is genuinely scaring me. I love solving problems and trying to find their best solutions, but when i think about getting a job as a programmer, i'm scared. Most of the jobs i see aren't really involve solving problems, but much...
<|im_start|>user [Fallout] Why does pre-war money still have value with traders 200 years later? Did the US not abandon the gold standard in the Fallout universe? Or do merchants just like collecting old money for historical/sentimental value?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Money is a paper and cloth mixture, which ca...
<|im_start|>user [MCU] Who/what decided Red Skull's penance? And why? And why only him? The only clue we have is that the Space Stone cast him out. Okay, makes sense that one stone would connect to another one. But why? Is it because he abused them for power? Lots of MCU villains have done that and been fine. It's not ...
<|im_start|>user What features of an aircraft and the aircraft's engine allow an aircraft to supercruise at supersonic speeds?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant This mostly comes down to engine selection and inlet design. Each stage of the turbojet/low-bypass turbofan engine (low pressure compressor, high pressure compre...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: What is happening when time appears to be passing slowly, or faster than usual? Why do we sometimes sit in class waiting ages for 5 minutes to pass, but when I sit down to study for a test and its already 2am?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant How you perceive time deals with how much information y...
<|im_start|>user [Harry Potter] If we, wizards, can literally generate/duplicate matter/objects/energy at will, what is the point of selling/buying anything that is not information/intellectual property? The title says it all. Like, why do we even have an economic system? Most of our basic resources, like food, water, ...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: How do "long exposure" pictures work? I've recently seen a lot of these and they seem so cool.<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant A camera-- to simplify-- takes in light to create an image (much like our eyes). A long exposure just keeps that eye (the shutter) open longer, so that more light gets p...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Why after downloading some applications, do I need to restart but others work straight away? ^<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Because some applications use low-level resources which are already loaded into memory and used continuously by other applications and the operating system as well. Since...
<|im_start|>user Why are legendarily high failure rates acceptable in undergraduate organic chemistry courses across universities? I'm a university professor (not in Organic Chem) and I've always been irritated and perplexed by the low exam means and high failure rates for students in Organic Chem courses. This seems t...
<|im_start|>user How can I easily differentiate between Java, C++, and C#? How can I tell just by looking at them? What makes them different and what is it about these differences that makes them good for different tasks?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Look at the top of the file. Typically you'll see: * **Java:** `...
<|im_start|>user CMV: Preventing people who aren't people of colour from portraying people of colour is also racist. Mike Henry (a white male) has stepped down from voicing Cleveland Brown on Family Guy amid a growing call from the American public that characters of colour should only be voiced by people of colour. Bu...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: how do tide to-go sticks work ?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant A mixture of acids and hydrogen peroxide help break down stain causing molecules, and it contains some molecules soluble in both polar and nonpolar solvents, allowing to wash away both polar and nonpolar crap.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user ELI5: What is the reasoning behind how trains are loaded? I see trains everyday and I’ve never understood how/reason behind how rail cars are organized. I see 3x fuel cars then 2x box car, and finally more fuel cars. Why not all the fuel cars then box cars?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant They are gene...
<|im_start|>user Is there a term/concept for the way unrelated political beliefs are tied together? Like taxes/abortion. So in the US there's only two major parties so that there's a divide set up on every issue, right? So is there a term for the way that Democrats vote in a bloc like pro-choice, more social programs, ...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Why do different strains of cannabis have different effects? Isn't it all still just THC?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant You know how with some vegetables or fruits there are a bunch of different varieties, like with apples or tomatoes, that are all technically the same fruit but maybe have slig...
<|im_start|>user Will the perfect moral person, be happy? Let's assume someone who every decision he takes, is the net most moral decision in every moral system that exist, will that person be the happiest person? What would be his emotional reward for his moral perfection? Edit: most moral decision in every moral sys...
<|im_start|>user What environmental impacts would a border wall between the United States and Mexico cause?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant I think one of the biggest impacts would be the alteration of water flow. I don't think you could successfully build a wall down the middle of the Rio Grande river, which is the b...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: What causes my stomach to hurt when it’s hungry but then it “un-grumbles” and the pain goes away? If I’m hungry for too long, my stomach grumbles weirdly; it hurts a lot and then releases a big grumble and it doesn’t hurt as much. What is this?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Your digestive tract...
<|im_start|>user How do Chinese Citizens actually feel about the one-child policy? I remember in 8th grade, my Social Studies teacher had an article saying something crazy like 80% of the Chinese approve of the policy because of their conditions, but I can't find *any* sources.<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Not an an...
<|im_start|>user Does refraction change a ray of light's speed? In the past, refraction was explained to me as a result of the change of speed in light when light enters a new medium (glass, water, prism) with refractive properties at an angle. This is supposedly why white light gets broken down into a spectrum in cer...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: How can Supermarkets just flat-out rip off a product Why can I go in and see "Frosted flakes" next the Frosties, yet they don't get sued? EDIT- I'm not just talking about Frosties, you see it everywhere. If there's a popular product, there will also be a store-brand rip off.<|im_end|> <|im_start...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: What makes mirrors reflective?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant For this, it’s important to understand what light is, an electric and magnetic field that changes in strength as it travels as a wave. When it hits a conductor, like a metal, the electrons in the metal move freely, riding the wave up...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: What specifically about puberty negatively impacts female gymnasts to the point that retirement occurs around age 20? I've been thinking about this and am even starting to get skeptical of whether this is true or not. So I guess my question is divided into two parts: Is the retirement of female g...
<|im_start|>user Is every single living cell adjacent to or “have access to” a capillary? Are there living cells not next to a blood/O2 source, and if so, how do they survive?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Diffusion allows for nutrients and O2 to be between adjacent cells. No need to be directly next the capillary, i...
<|im_start|>user CMV: Most advice given to women about staying safe isn't 'victim blaming', it's crime prevention [Victim blaming](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victim_blaming) occurs when 'the victim of a crime is held entirely or partially at fault for the harm that befell them'. Victim blaming absolutely, 100% happ...
<|im_start|>user ELI5:How is the Holocaust seen as the worst genocide in human history, even though Stalin killed almost 5 million more of his own people?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant After reading the other comments i try a different approach. What was different about the Holocaust and other genocides? I think a...
<|im_start|>user ELI5 Why we're more likely to get ill during colder seasons Why is it that whenever winter-time comes, people suddenly start getting ill? How does cold affect our immune system?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant There are many compounding factors. The strength of your immune system isn't really one of th...
<|im_start|>user The tensor is property of many fundamental forces in QED, but it is not explained in readily graspable terms... Does anyone here have a good way to explain what a tensor is, what the different ranks and classes of tensors in normal terms? Thanks in advance.<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant A tensor is ...
<|im_start|>user I believe that being physically unattractive is a serious disadvantage, not unlike being born into a low income family; CMV. **MY VIEW HAS ALTERED**: Sorry for the long wait, but I managed to read at least 90% of the responses and have to actually admit my view has been altered somewhat. I still believ...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: If sweating exists to control body temperature, why do sometimes people sweat from their feet or hands even though they are frozen cold?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant If you've been doing physical work, your core temperature will increase, largely regardless of the outside temperature. the nat...
<|im_start|>user With the latest recommendations, why is it a bad idea to use OAuth2 for authentication? Why is OIDC a good idea instead? I've recently been setting up an authorisation server for a startup I'm launching. Now, we could have just used something like Auth0 and been done with it (temporarily) in an authent...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Why is it easier to get a job when you already have a job? I've heard this countless times, written in articles and from recruiting professionals. Every time I've been on an interview, they ask me when I'd be able to start. When I give them a date two to four weeks away, their face always drops...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: How was the first operating system created if we didn't have anything to code it with?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant you can write code in binary (slowly) and make a low level programming language. With this program you can write progressively more complicated programs so on and so on until you...
<|im_start|>user What body system does fat belong to? If they can be part of different systems, are there other examples of tissues that are not strictly monogamous?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Endocrine system generally, but it's also important connective tissue. Fat cells derive embryologically from mesoderm (the...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Why do we need to consume fat if excess carbohydrates are ultimately stored as fat? My understanding is that any carbs that aren't used for energy are converted and stored as fat. Hypothetically, could a human just survive off of protein and a lot of carbs?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Fat has...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: How do CEOs like Mark Zuckerberg get paid? Do they receive a paycheck? How often do they get money from their company? I know this question shows a lot of financial naivety in how stocks work, but that's why I am asking.<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Salaries for C-level (think CEO, CFO, etc.) ...
<|im_start|>user In your opinion, which is currently the best country for an economic migrant to go to?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant I suggest that an important factor is how well-accepting a given nation is to immigrants. It does not matter if a country has a strong economy and job market for native-born citizens,...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: What does an e-sport team coach do?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Analyses and organises play and practice. Sometimes plays a minor role as a manager (including PR, travel and lodging arrangement). Basically, like any other coach, they take a birds eye view of their team, take what they see and...
<|im_start|>user ELI5 Why is it that diabetes causes so many other health issues?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Well, first you need to know that there are two types of diabetes. Type 1, and Type 2. Type 1 is an autoimmune disorder. Basically, the immune system sees the cells in the pancreas as a foreign invader an...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: How does it take over 600 gallons of water to make a single hamburger?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Most of the water is used to raise crops like alfalfa, which are then used to feed the cattle all their lives, which are then killed to make meat. (The cattle drink every day too.) So it's a ver...
<|im_start|>user [LOTR] During the Battle of Helmsdeep, why did they make a big deal about saying the women could fight and handle a sword, but then locked them all away in Helmsdeep and started fitting the children with armor and weapons?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant You have to understand their culture. Although t...
<|im_start|>user Religious people are often just as logical as non-religious people, they just start from different assumptions. CMV For context, I'm an atheist but I find that many of my non-religous friends seem to think that if someone is religious they have to be completely Illogical, but I don't think that's the ...
<|im_start|>user Why do some materials conduct electricity while others do not? I've heard that it is related to the energy levels of electrons or the lattice of the material among other things, but I do not have a good answer as to why some materials conduct electricity while others do not. It is quite difficult to fi...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Why are Black American families on average living in poverty more so than other American Ethnicities?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant It hasn't been that many years since discrimination against black people was legal in most of the nation. Those sorts of laws have a large impact. You had many bla...
<|im_start|>user If your skin temperature is lower than usual and you stick your hand/foot in hot water, does it do actual damage? I was thinking of this as I went to take a shower last night and my feet were cold. The water wasn't hotter than it normally would be but it felt like sticking my feet in boiling water. Is ...
<|im_start|>user How are permanent magnets formed? Plus why do they lose their property on heating<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Permanent magnets are created by heating a ferromagnetic material to a specific high temperature while exposing the magnet to a strong electric current which is responsible for aligning the...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: How you become eligible to be knighted and the process that follows<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant The most common Order of Chivalry is The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, which has five "ranks." From highest to lowest, these are: 1. Knight Grand Cross or Dame Grand Cross of the Mos...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: What's going on when you get that tingling feeling in your body after seeing/hearing something you feel is profound? It's kind of difficult to explain but whenever you hear some very good lyrics in a song or you see a movie trailer that absolutely hooks you this feeling starts. Almost like a kin...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Dreaming for people who were born blind. How does someone who has never experienced visual stimuli their entire lives dream? Is it in sounds, feelings, textures, the shapes of things they've experienced through touch?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant I work for a state school forr the Blind. All o...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Why are some people more intelligent than others? Why don't our brains all have the same capability to absorb and use information?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant The capacity to absorb and use information would be determined genetically, and different people have different genes. Furthermore, re...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: How are surfing competitions judged if surfers don't always get the same waves as each other?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant As a surfer, you have to pick the wave that best suits the tricks you want to perform. That's part of the skill, being able to read the wave. Just like how fishing competi...
<|im_start|>user ELIF "A Theory of Justice" by John Rawls<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Lot's of people have been writing about how to set up society and divide money, but a common criticism is that the people who supported those ideas where the people who'd benefit from them. What Rawls said, was "what if we decide...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: why is it fairly easy to keep track of how much time has passed while awake, but a short nap of even 5-10 minutes can make it feel like hours have passed?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant While awake you’re able to pick up on things like the brightness coming in from the outside and are participat...
<|im_start|>user How did they film the atomic bomb ? I don\`t know if this is the right subreddit . But how did they film the atomic bomb explosion back in the day without ruining the footage / camera , And who was the poor soul who went and fetched them I am referring to this close up footage when you see the cars/...
<|im_start|>user [Harry Potter] Why does the school bother grading assignments, when career paths are determined by OWLs and NEWTs? Even in OotP and HBP, it seemed the only determining factor in course eligibility was a student's scores on these standardized tests. If that's the case, then in theory, I could skip all a...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Why do nails get softer after being in water or easier to cut after taking a shower?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Our nails are made of layers that make them strong and help them keep their shape. One of these layers has keratin cells, which is a special type of cell kind of like bone. These c...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Why do people and animals get comfortable? What is comfort?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Comfort is a lack of hardship, danger or stress. From an evolutionary point of view, avoiding dangerous situations is obviously beneficial to survival, so an animal that experienced negative emotions (dis...
<|im_start|>user CMV: the entire “humans weren’t meant to be monogamous” argument falls apart when you take children into account. I often come across discussions that center around the fact that now humans live such a long lifetime, monogamy is unrealistic and out-dated. But every study I have ever read on the topic o...
<|im_start|>user [Star Trek] Why the Ferengi never had slavery? &gt; Quark: I think I figured out why Humans don't like Ferengi. &gt; Sisko: Not now, Quark. &gt; Quark: The way I see it, Humans used to be a lot like Ferengi: greedy, acquisitive, interested only in profit. We're a constant reminder of a pa...
<|im_start|>user How is our liver able to regenerate itself, when our other organs cannot?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Many other organs can regenerate. For example, skin, bones, blood vessels. But liver is the only internal (visceral) organ that can regenerate. The reason for this is that the main function of li...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Does the Surface Tension of Water change (increase/decrease), as the surface area changes? Does the Surface Tension of Water change (increase/decrease), as the surface area changes? Does Temperature also have any factor in this. E.G. : The Surface Tension of a Graduated Cylinder compared to a ...
<|im_start|>user [Star Wars] In what ways did the Empire do nothing wrong?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant It provide peace, prosperity, and order to the Core Regions of the Galaxy. Petitions for the betterment for the citizens of the Empire are no longer hampered by bureaucracy and corrupt senators. Military-wise, t...
<|im_start|>user [Warhammer 40k] Can vegans eat orcs?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Generally, veganism is built on the moral platform that you shouldn’t cause death or suffering to sentient beings for the sake of your own lifestyle. Since orks are sentient beings - even if they are sentient fungi - they would theref...
<|im_start|>user CMV: Trying to understand yourself through your ancestry is meaningless Some people take a DNA test, find that they have some high percentage of an ethnicity that they know nothing about or maybe didn't even know existed, then suddenly they identify with its culture. I think that it's meaningless and j...
<|im_start|>user How do linguists discover the phonetics of ancient symbols?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Typically via comparison with known languages. Bilingual (or trilingual) inscriptions like the Rosetta stone provide a basis for sound when words like names are transliterated. Monolingual inscriptions in a diff...
<|im_start|>user Does the wealth of the ultra wealthy actually harm normal people? When people have a bunch of wealth (on paper), but they aren't actually chewing up resources, does it even matter to poorer normal people? Are poorer people actually getting deprived of goods and services? What is the effect of people a...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: What dictates the power of passports? Do governments decide what countries could visit their country visa-free or is there a process on deciding the strength of passports? Is it based on the power of a country’s currency and economy?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Governments decide based on mut...
<|im_start|>user Why does a pot of water or tea pot make the most noise right before the water reaches boiling? Then it seems to get quieter once it reaches a rolling boil.<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Assumed: a typical configuration, where heat is applied by conduction through the bottom of the vessel. The water...
<|im_start|>user Want to leave academia, how to talk to post-doc supervisor? I’ve been in this post-doc for 8 months and while it’s not going poorly, I don’t think it’s going all that well either. I’m increasingly feeling like this type of theoretical research (and chasing grants) isn’t what I want to be doing for the ...