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66xif0 | why does machine-made ice cubes have holes in them? | When I make ice cubes at home (in a tray) the cubes are perfectly square, but at restaurants the ice cubes have a hollow part on one of the sides... why? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/66xif0/eli5_why_does_machinemade_ice_cubes_have_holes_in/ | {
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32kt5m | what is the difference, if any, between extra strength tylenol over the counter vs. prescription? | I have a whole bottle at home, why would I spend the money on the prescription version? Thanks! | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/32kt5m/eli5_what_is_the_difference_if_any_between_extra/ | {
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6zo38q | why does agitating (rotating/stirring) concrete prevent it from setting? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6zo38q/eli5_why_does_agitating_rotatingstirring_concrete/ | {
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8xo7ko | this may be a dumb question but how does a car/truck tire handle the weight from the vehicle and not pop? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8xo7ko/eli5_this_may_be_a_dumb_question_but_how_does_a/ | {
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62755n | as an overweight male, why it's better for me to gain muscle via weights to lose weight than to do just cardio & reducing calorie intake | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/62755n/eli5_as_an_overweight_male_why_its_better_for_me/ | {
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1rlnwj | when i charge a phone, unplug it, then turn the phone off, how is the energy being stored within the phone? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1rlnwj/eli5_when_i_charge_a_phone_unplug_it_then_turn/ | {
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3gs46l | how is tesla doing so well while losing $4,000 per car? is that loss misleading? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3gs46l/eli5_how_is_tesla_doing_so_well_while_losing_4000/ | {
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aupioy | if we can't get under 7nm with silicon why are intel/amd not building bigger dies with more transistor instead of always shrinking? | If a regular CPU consume 95W today in 14nm, why aren't they building HUGE cpu that consume 3-400 watts? all we would have to do is having a bigger PSU and more efficient cooling. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/aupioy/eli5_if_we_cant_get_under_7nm_with_silicon_why/ | {
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3e4rzi | why do conservative supporters always say "the problem with socialism is you eventually run put of other people's money." when socialism is brought up | Especially when evidence shows that socialism works in various European countries
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510xup | how to mathematicians make a living? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/510xup/eli5_how_to_mathematicians_make_a_living/ | {
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29xla9 | what determines if someone is "hot-blooded" who loves the cold or "cold-blooded"who loves the heat? | If there is such a thing (which I believe there is), what determines this? My whole family is "hot - blooded"where we love the cold and despise the heat. While some of my friends are the exact opposite. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/29xla9/eli5_what_determines_if_someone_is_hotblooded_who/ | {
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3gwriz | the missile knows where it is because it knows where it isn't. | [For reference](_URL_0_). I saw this again today for the first time in several years, and if I understand correctly, it's not a gag. So: ELI5? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3gwriz/eli5_the_missile_knows_where_it_is_because_it/ | {
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6qyhcn | how exactly does a us president "push legislation through congress?" | I always hear people say things like "Johnson was able to push the Medicare program through Congress," but what exactly does that mean? Is it just a matter of the President verbally pressuring representatives, or are there certain concessions that are made? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6qyhcn/eli5_how_exactly_does_a_us_president_push/ | {
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68anu4 | why can't we fly a plane as high as it can go and launch a rocket off the back of it, using less fuel and weight, plus using the momentum it already has with the plane? kinda like a giant missile to space. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/68anu4/eli5_why_cant_we_fly_a_plane_as_high_as_it_can_go/ | {
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63kv0c | why have 'google' and 'photoshop' become verbs, but 'amazon' or 'wikipedia' haven't? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/63kv0c/eli5_why_have_google_and_photoshop_become_verbs/ | {
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b7fxlc | why do criticality accidents never result in a nuclear explosion? | Accidents like the Tokimura nuclear accident make sense because the fissile materials are in an aqueous solution, and the solution boils off when too much heat is introduced, creating void space and preventing it from remaining at supercriticality.
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4thoih | what sense is most 'awake' when asleep? | I find that light wakes me up the most, but some people say they wake up to sounds/touch much faster. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4thoih/eli5_what_sense_is_most_awake_when_asleep/ | {
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3m4feh | how the time scale of minutes, hours, 12 hour half days, and 24 hours in a day were chosen. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3m4feh/eli5how_the_time_scale_of_minutes_hours_12_hour/ | {
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327k7f | what's the difference between simulator and emulator? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/327k7f/eli5_whats_the_difference_between_simulator_and/ | {
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3xhedc | why do people say an atheist can't be a republican? | I'm a republican on most political issues, I lean to the right on almost everything. Except that I lean to the left on things like gay rights, religion, and social issues. When I tell people that I am an atheist and identify as a republican they tell me that I can't be both. Am I just using the wrong terminology? Shoul... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3xhedc/eli5_why_do_people_say_an_atheist_cant_be_a/ | {
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yb635 | how do i choose a credit card? | Every advertisement I'm sent always make their information sound great, but I have no idea how to read the fine print, nor do I really know what they're bragging about.
How can I tell what's a good deal?
What do all the terms mean?
What are average numbers for those terms?
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1ethv8 | if the majority of the world's human and plant population was wiped out suddenly, how would the survivors access the seed banks? | In particular, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway. It seems to be under a lot of physical protection that an average person would not be able to get through. How would the survivors get access to the important seeds in order to restore essential plant life? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1ethv8/eli5_if_the_majority_of_the_worlds_human_and/ | {
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4o1isu | why is our writing voice often so different from our way of speaking? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4o1isu/eli5why_is_our_writing_voice_often_so_different/ | {
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2sfk0e | how come my vitamin c tablets have 1250% of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin c? | Seems like overkill... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2sfk0e/eli5_how_come_my_vitamin_c_tablets_have_1250_of/ | {
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92ajgz | why a lot of email scams actually look like scams? i have noticed many of the junk mails i receive, utilize random capital letters, bold writing, excessive exclamation marks and poor grammar. what do they hope to achieve from this any why do they not put more effort into their scam advertising? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/92ajgz/eli5_why_a_lot_of_email_scams_actually_look_like/ | {
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1z3ofw | why can i roll my eyes toward the top of my head but not the bottom? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1z3ofw/eli5_why_can_i_roll_my_eyes_toward_the_top_of_my/ | {
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9zng8p | how is it physically possible, across all species, for hummingbirds to flap their wings anywhere from 10-30 or in the extreme up to 70-80 times "per second", or is that unit misinterpreted? | I can't seem to find a specific answer for this in regards to *how*. It just seems so odd. My lack of understanding is taking this unit as basically saying time is slowed down for Hummingbirds. I cannot wrap my head around how this makes any sense. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9zng8p/eli5_how_is_it_physically_possible_across_all/ | {
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6o2f0h | why/how did venezuela develop a coin shortage a few years ago? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6o2f0h/eli5_whyhow_did_venezuela_develop_a_coin_shortage/ | {
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65q3qi | how close can we get a bomb to be as strong as a nuclear bomb without having it being nuclear? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/65q3qi/eli5_how_close_can_we_get_a_bomb_to_be_as_strong/ | {
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8iojov | why are there no underwater cities? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/8iojov/eli5_why_are_there_no_underwater_cities/ | {
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3mf48h | why are perpetual magnetic generators not a viable source of power? | Example video of what I am talking about: _URL_0_
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3pvd8i | why is necrophilia so much more taboo than murder? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3pvd8i/eli5_why_is_necrophilia_so_much_more_taboo_than/ | {
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4u310y | if omega 3 dha is essential for brain function and i don't have it in diet, how come my brain is still working? | I've been reading lately about Omega 3 DHA and realized that my diet (like diet of most people) practically doesn't have any Omega 3 in it. In last year or two I may have upped my intake of Omega 3 ALA because of flaxseed - but that's it.
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1ccbel | why can't you do a square root of a negative number? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1ccbel/eli5_why_cant_you_do_a_square_root_of_a_negative/ | {
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4xfy3h | what is the difference between engineering and design? | I thought it was all engineering, but apparently technical problem solving is also design. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4xfy3h/eli5_what_is_the_difference_between_engineering/ | {
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dj169q | why is it so easy to see in windows at night but not during the day? | [deleted] | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/dj169q/eli5why_is_it_so_easy_to_see_in_windows_at_night/ | {
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9n5xwc | how do nuclear explosion tests affect the atmosphere? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9n5xwc/eli5_how_do_nuclear_explosion_tests_affect_the/ | {
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dazlyx | what makes villain songs sound sinister and evil? why does certain music evoke specific emotions in our mind? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/dazlyx/eli5_what_makes_villain_songs_sound_sinister_and/ | {
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174rgx | what is a metabolic rate and how do i find out mine? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/174rgx/eli5_what_is_a_metabolic_rate_and_how_do_i_find/ | {
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2s2ted | why are plug points made differently i.e plugs in the us are flat pins while in india they are round pins | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2s2ted/eli5_why_are_plug_points_made_differently_ie/ | {
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bkeoo9 | when your sick with a cold why do symptoms like sneezing and runny nose seem to stop when you're sleeping but start again as soon as you wake up? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/bkeoo9/eli5_when_your_sick_with_a_cold_why_do_symptoms/ | {
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5vy702 | why does a car under a carport not accumulate dew in the morning? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5vy702/eli5_why_does_a_car_under_a_carport_not/ | {
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2p6s6m | what exactly is "irreparable" about what green peace did to the nazca lines? | As far as I can tell, there was no damage to the actual humming bird, they just rolled out some yellow tarps next to them. I'm not saying it was a good idea and it certainly had potential to damage the lines, but I don't see how repairing it isn't as easy as rolling up the tarps.
[If you missed the story](_URL_2_)
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4095fb | why is a good night's sleep better than last minute study the night before an exam? | I've read that getting the recommended sleep is much more important than cramming study which would result in few hours sleep the night before an exam. But how does little sleep affect memory during an exam? Is it better to just get the sleep? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4095fb/eli5_why_is_a_good_nights_sleep_better_than_last/ | {
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69pxfj | why do animals do the "zooming" thing where they run around a small area really quickly with seemingly no purpose? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/69pxfj/eli5_why_do_animals_do_the_zooming_thing_where/ | {
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6x9h93 | if basically all planets are made from the same random flyby.. then why are they so diverse? | How can one planet be like "oh, I'm all that gas", and another "Mostly this metal here".
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f3o1uv | what is the scp foundation? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/f3o1uv/eli5_what_is_the_scp_foundation/ | {
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cfpszg | in old crt's why does physical damage to the tv cause the picture to rise, disappear, and then reappear in that order constantly? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/cfpszg/eli5_in_old_crts_why_does_physical_damage_to_the/ | {
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1daory | why retrospective review is not used in soccer to aid accuracy of the decisions called | For example, when someone scores from receiving the ball in an offside position but the linesmen and referee do not call for offside and allow the goal to stand. Reviewing the footage, as is often done by commentators, is able to show decisions called incorrectly.
Could someone please ELI5 why the match officials do n... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1daory/eli5_why_retrospective_review_is_not_used_in/ | {
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4imfcd | why does whipping cream make it fluffy? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4imfcd/eli5_why_does_whipping_cream_make_it_fluffy/ | {
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5f9bju | what is rico law? | I've tried reading wikipedia and the many other sources out there, but I'm not quite 100% on understanding what it is, what it's used for, and when it's used. I understand that it's for prosecuting those in organized crime, but *when* is it used in these cases? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5f9bju/eli5_what_is_rico_law/ | {
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k7uo7 | md5 hashes | How are they generated, why are they always 32 characters in length and why are they not reversible? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/k7uo7/md5_hashes/ | {
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1ucj3i | how do 401ks work, and how can i understand how my account is doing? | I just graduated college and have only been working since July 2013. I have my 401K arbitrarily set up to put in 6% of my paycheck (supposed to auto-increase by 1% every year), but generally speaking I have no clue how the account works or how to know if it's doing well (I have it on an automatic portfolio manager).
... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1ucj3i/eli5_how_do_401ks_work_and_how_can_i_understand/ | {
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27pag1 | the notion of free will as physicists understand it. | First and foremost I have a very elementary understanding of physics, but I always understood free will to be the conscience ability to make decisions, but whenever I read physics articles, physicist often say something to the effect of free will does not exist. Reading an article right now in which Physicist Brian Gr... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/27pag1/eli5_the_notion_of_free_will_as_physicists/ | {
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kp5k2 | what is/would be the clock in my cpu? how does it work? | You know, the one that I overclock. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/kp5k2/what_iswould_be_the_clock_in_my_cpu_how_does_it/ | {
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6p58vy | what does the title executive producer really do? i see a lot of actors and actresses star in films and they are also executive producers for them. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6p58vy/eli5_what_does_the_title_executive_producer/ | {
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axbf9y | how does a smartphone determine its gps position instantly, whilst a purpose-built car gps takes minutes to acquire satellites? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/axbf9y/eli5_how_does_a_smartphone_determine_its_gps/ | {
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2fnope | what exactly is fair use, and how does it apply to quote art? | I want to start making text art posters for quotes from popular films and tv shows and sell prints of them online in order to make a little bit of spending money. [This is an example of what I want to make (note: this is not my work; I am in no way affiliated with the artist and/or seller).](_URL_0_) I was looking at... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2fnope/eli5_what_exactly_is_fair_use_and_how_does_it/ | {
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4bn9op | the deaths of tupac and notorious b.i.g. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4bn9op/eli5the_deaths_of_tupac_and_notorious_big/ | {
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20yp2n | are tardigrades from space? | Every animal species on earth appears to have evolved precisely to match environmental conditions.
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2ukk9f | where does the tradition of giving gold, silver and bronze medals to the top three competitors originate from? | Additionally, why those metals and that order? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2ukk9f/eli5_where_does_the_tradition_of_giving_gold/ | {
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46d9k8 | what is the ultimate goal of pro-lifers who want to repeal roe vs. wade? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/46d9k8/eli5_what_is_the_ultimate_goal_of_prolifers_who/ | {
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2stu3c | question about war and pow | What would happen if after the announcement of the end of a war if someone say japanese were to kill you or other citizens or military in the pow? would there be a war crime.
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9v8gzc | how is it possible for a candidate to enter the american election while dead? | I read about this yesterday and am wondering how? _URL_0_ | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9v8gzc/eli5_how_is_it_possible_for_a_candidate_to_enter/ | {
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oqcdt | what exactly is an ionizer/what does it do? | So I have this really cool [thing](_URL_0_) that is supposed to help w/ people who need lots of light/get bummed during winter darkness/rainy days/etc. It has a negative ionizer on it, and I have no idea why or what it actually does. This is all they say about it on the website: "SunTouch Plus simulates the actual heal... | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/oqcdt/eli5_what_exactly_is_an_ionizerwhat_does_it_do/ | {
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74exe7 | how did e = mc² become a famous equation? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/74exe7/eli5_how_did_e_mc²_become_a_famous_equation/ | {
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27gsfv | does evolution happen at random or does it aim for perfection? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/27gsfv/eli5_does_evolution_happen_at_random_or_does_it/ | {
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aphxpb | how do drinks (sodas, canned coffee, etc.) stay mixed together and not separate into their ingredients? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/aphxpb/eli5_how_do_drinks_sodas_canned_coffee_etc_stay/ | {
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2r789x | how do companies that buy & re-sell other people's debt make money? | Say, a call center is open specifically to buy and sell debt. | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2r789x/eli5_how_do_companies_that_buy_resell_other/ | {
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6cogf6 | why do people steal iphones if the fbi had such a difficult time unlocking the phone of the san bernardino shooter? | If the fbi struggled wouldn't it be even harder for the average mugger?
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26ycsl | why are stories about individual rape cases in india top stories in united states news media? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/26ycsl/eli5_why_are_stories_about_individual_rape_cases/ | {
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cbqw0f | why is there more visible smoke when people vape compared with regular cigarettes? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/cbqw0f/eli5_why_is_there_more_visible_smoke_when_people/ | {
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3uz2yh | why does the united states have a disproportionately high number of the top ranked colleges/universities compared to the rest of the world? | Most college/university rankings will be nearly 80% American. How did it come about that the US developed such a strong higher education system? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3uz2yh/eli5_why_does_the_united_states_have_a/ | {
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1j5ica | what does 42 mean? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1j5ica/eli5_what_does_42_mean/ | {
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4cewez | what prevents the caramel filling in chocolates from hardening? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4cewez/eli5_what_prevents_the_caramel_filling_in/ | {
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4lu0ey | intel is comming with a 10core processor. what is a core? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/4lu0ey/eli5intel_is_comming_with_a_10core_processor_what/ | {
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2o6d43 | why some states aren't eligible for participation in sweepstakes, promotions, etc.. | An example is Amazon Smile, while people from states can enter and participate, they are limited to what kind of activities that can take place, solely for residing in a state.
i.e.
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f7sfel | how does "auto generated subtitles" translate audio into text? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/f7sfel/eli5_how_does_auto_generated_subtitles_translate/ | {
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jdyhd | difference between beer, whiskey, liquor, rum, etc. | And is it true that whiskey causes more fights? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/jdyhd/eli5_difference_between_beer_whiskey_liquor_rum/ | {
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cuppj0 | if an object traveling at 50mph impacts another object at 50mph does the combined force equal a 100mph impact or is it still the same force of a 50mph impact? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/cuppj0/eli5_if_an_object_traveling_at_50mph_impacts/ | {
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bhv7jl | what happens to the wind chill factor in the spring, summer and fall? | We still have wind but it's not talked about on the weather report in the non-winter months. Doesn't the wind still take things down a degree or two here and there? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/bhv7jl/eli5_what_happens_to_the_wind_chill_factor_in_the/ | {
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61va36 | why are people tried for hate crimes and not just the original crime like murder? | I understand what a hate crime is and I find it deplorable to target someone for their race, sexual identity, etc. Are there stricter punishments for a hate crime murder as opposed to a regular murder? I feel like most crimes are inherently hateful so I'm hoping someone can clarify. | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/61va36/eli5_why_are_people_tried_for_hate_crimes_and_not/ | {
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2l1opc | why do some cds have a static sound like if it was scratched even though the condition is "new"? | I bought some cds that are new and haven't been opened but they are playing with a static sound. There's no scratches on the cd but it still plays with distorted quality. Any ideas of what might cause this and is there a way to fix it? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2l1opc/eli5_why_do_some_cds_have_a_static_sound_like_if/ | {
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1gfxso | can somebody please give me a tl;dr on this whole nsa scandal? | First off, I understand *scandal* isn't the best word for it, but it's two in the morning and that's the word I decided to use. Now let me explain.
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3sj3lk | why is it that when you lay down and lay as still as possible, you can hear a pillow compressing no matter how still you lay? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3sj3lk/eli5_why_is_it_that_when_you_lay_down_and_lay_as/ | {
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1lapq7 | what's it like for astronauts who have been in space to be back on earth with gravity? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1lapq7/whats_it_like_for_astronauts_who_have_been_in/ | {
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5hg9id | how is momentum realated to mass and velocity?is momentum different than power? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5hg9id/eli5how_is_momentum_realated_to_mass_and/ | {
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dvgt9p | why is the zipper merge faster? | I watched this [video](_URL_0_) on why zipper merging when driving is better than merging early. I understand the first 3 reasons they lay out for why early merging is bad:
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2klsp7 | why we care that companies track our web browsing to create targeted ads for us? | I understand that some people claim it's a violation of privacy, but I have to say that I've found several good things through targeted ads (related to sites I had recently viewed.)
Why all the outrage regarding privacy when in it helps us see ads that we might actually care about? | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2klsp7/eli5_why_we_care_that_companies_track_our_web/ | {
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b243uq | why does wearing heels appear to enhance female appearance and appeal? is it cultural or biological or psychological? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/b243uq/eli5_why_does_wearing_heels_appear_to_enhance/ | {
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7a9rqj | does getting hit on the head have to do with losing your taste buds? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/7a9rqj/eli5_does_getting_hit_on_the_head_have_to_do_with/ | {
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3llmzw | if color is the wavelength then what exactly is brightness? | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/3llmzw/eli5_if_color_is_the_wavelength_then_what_exactly/ | {
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9hddud | why does the letter "s" always stand out slightly from other letters in conversation? | If I'm down the hall from people having a conversation, and I can just barely make it out, everything sounds hazy but I always hear the S's clearly. Turn on a TV or any media with dialogue and it has the same effect at this distance. During performances or speeches using mic's, S's echo longer and louder than the other... | explainlikeimfive | https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/9hddud/eli5_why_does_the_letter_s_always_stand_out/ | {
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sdsv0 | the arguments for 9/11 being an 'inside job' | Title.
EDIT: What I wanted was an (unbiased) account of some of the actual arguments used. Like evidence and such. I didn't want just people saying that arguments did exist and people's motives for having them.
EDIT 2: My inbox hates you guys. :D | explainlikeimfive | http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/sdsv0/eli5_the_arguments_for_911_being_an_inside_job/ | {
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