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1zupru | How did horses survive with humans before horseshoes? When did horseshoes formally become a thing? | While I can only speculate with regards to the first part of your question, I can perhaps help with the latter.Basically, the practice of protecting the feet of horses was not universal even among the Greeks and Romans. Fabretti, an Italian antiquary, examined with care the representations of horses on many ancient co... | [
"While I can only speculate with regards to the first part of your question, I can perhaps help with the latter.\n\n\nBasically, the practice of protecting the feet of horses was not universal even among the Greeks and Romans. Fabretti, an Italian antiquary, examined with care the representations of horses on many... | 2 | [
"While I can only speculate with regards to the first part of your question, I can perhaps help with the latter.\n\n\nBasically, the practice of protecting the feet of horses was not universal even among the Greeks and Romans. Fabretti, an Italian antiquary, examined with care the representations of horses on many... | 2 | question: How did horses survive with humans before horseshoes? When did horseshoes formally become a thing? | answer: While I can only speculate with regards to the first part of your question, I can perhaps help with the latter.Basically, the practice of protecting the feet of horses was not universal even among the Greeks and Romans. Fabretti, an Italian antiquary, examined with care the representations of horses on many an... |
2kdote | [uk] how would a political party go from having no influence whatsoever to eventually winning a general election? | They would need to appeal to voters and get votes, win some constituencies and be recognized as being able to handle a real government.Canada's NDP latched onto big issues of the day to get their initial supporters. Haven't won a government yet, but are the official opposition. | [
"They would need to appeal to voters and get votes, win some constituencies and be recognized as being able to handle a real government.\n\nCanada's NDP latched onto big issues of the day to get their initial supporters. Haven't won a government yet, but are the official opposition. ",
"In essence, they need to d... | 2 | [] | 0 | question: [uk] how would a political party go from having no influence whatsoever to eventually winning a general election? | answer: They would need to appeal to voters and get votes, win some constituencies and be recognized as being able to handle a real government.Canada's NDP latched onto big issues of the day to get their initial supporters. Haven't won a government yet, but are the official opposition. |
2sd0ql | why is it that europeans explored the world more than anyone else on other continents? | You're ignoring the Polynesians, who spread from Malaysia to South America, colonized every habitable island in the Pacific, by 1300AD, before Europeans knew anything about anything. Really, the reason that Europeans did most of the exploring was that Europeans had some advanced technology in firearms that few other cu... | [
"You're ignoring the Polynesians, who spread from Malaysia to South America, colonized every habitable island in the Pacific, by 1300AD, before Europeans knew anything about anything. \n\nReally, the reason that Europeans did most of the exploring was that Europeans had some advanced technology in firearms that few... | 2 | [
"You're ignoring the Polynesians, who spread from Malaysia to South America, colonized every habitable island in the Pacific, by 1300AD, before Europeans knew anything about anything. \n\nReally, the reason that Europeans did most of the exploring was that Europeans had some advanced technology in firearms that few... | 1 | question: why is it that europeans explored the world more than anyone else on other continents? | answer: You're ignoring the Polynesians, who spread from Malaysia to South America, colonized every habitable island in the Pacific, by 1300AD, before Europeans knew anything about anything. Really, the reason that Europeans did most of the exploring was that Europeans had some advanced technology in firearms that few ... |
tg0j5 | why does ron paul seem to be doing leaps and bounds better recently? | Because you're reading too much reddit. | [
"Because you're reading too much reddit.",
"It could be argued that with the recent withdrawal of Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum from the race, Ron Paul stands as the alternative vote for those not keen on Mitt Romney as the Republican nominee. \n\nRomney also has many detractors for various reasons (his wealth,... | 5 | [
"Because you're reading too much reddit.",
"It could be argued that with the recent withdrawal of Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum from the race, Ron Paul stands as the alternative vote for those not keen on Mitt Romney as the Republican nominee. \n\nRomney also has many detractors for various reasons (his wealth,... | 2 | question: why does ron paul seem to be doing leaps and bounds better recently? | answer: Because you're reading too much reddit. |
4ttx6w | why do flies have such short life-spans? | Their lifespans are only short relative to human lifespans. There's no objective way to measure "long" or "short" when you're looking at organisms' life spans; these words only mean anything in reference to something else. You could just as easily ask why humans have such long lifespans.There isn't a universal evolutio... | [
"Their lifespans are only short relative to human lifespans. There's no objective way to measure \"long\" or \"short\" when you're looking at organisms' life spans; these words only mean anything in reference to something else. You could just as easily ask why humans have such long lifespans.\n\nThere isn't a unive... | 1 | [
"Their lifespans are only short relative to human lifespans. There's no objective way to measure \"long\" or \"short\" when you're looking at organisms' life spans; these words only mean anything in reference to something else. You could just as easily ask why humans have such long lifespans.\n\nThere isn't a unive... | 1 | question: why do flies have such short life-spans? | answer: Their lifespans are only short relative to human lifespans. There's no objective way to measure "long" or "short" when you're looking at organisms' life spans; these words only mean anything in reference to something else. You could just as easily ask why humans have such long lifespans.There isn't a universal ... |
ci6qt5 | what purpose do continents serve apart from broad classification? | There is not one but a few different models for the continets. Some of them are just for classification. Some are used to differentiate what is one landmass and what is another. I thing the most common models used are the geopolitical and historic political one. These differentiate between what you could roughly call ... | [
"There is not one but a few different models for the continets. Some of them are just for classification. Some are used to differentiate what is one landmass and what is another. I thing the most common models used are the geopolitical and historic political one. These differentiate between what you could roughly ... | 2 | [
"There is not one but a few different models for the continets. Some of them are just for classification. Some are used to differentiate what is one landmass and what is another. I thing the most common models used are the geopolitical and historic political one. These differentiate between what you could roughly ... | 1 | question: what purpose do continents serve apart from broad classification? | answer: There is not one but a few different models for the continets. Some of them are just for classification. Some are used to differentiate what is one landmass and what is another. I thing the most common models used are the geopolitical and historic political one. These differentiate between what you could rough... |
3ky0xe | why is newly appointed labour leader, jeremy corbyn so unpopular with his own party? | In recent times both the Labour (traditionally left) and Tories (traditionally right) have taken a more central position. For Labour this all really started with Blair and "New Labour".Corbyn is on the far left, he's a socialist. Those who don't like him think he is too left wing - even calling him a radical and claim ... | [
"My understanding is that the current system to elect the leader allows anyone to vote who has paid dues. This is, apparently, a relatively recent development. \n\nCorbyn and his supporters supposedly used this system to flood the voting ranks with Corbyn supporters. Of course, if you are left leaning, this is a... | 3 | [
"My understanding is that the current system to elect the leader allows anyone to vote who has paid dues. This is, apparently, a relatively recent development. \n\nCorbyn and his supporters supposedly used this system to flood the voting ranks with Corbyn supporters. Of course, if you are left leaning, this is a... | 2 | question: why is newly appointed labour leader, jeremy corbyn so unpopular with his own party? | answer: In recent times both the Labour (traditionally left) and Tories (traditionally right) have taken a more central position. For Labour this all really started with Blair and "New Labour".Corbyn is on the far left, he's a socialist. Those who don't like him think he is too left wing - even calling him a radical an... |
34d3fk | why do people like politicians announce that they'll announce something, rather than just announce it? | to build publicity. reporters aren't following them all the time. in order to get reporters to show up, the person has to announce that they're going to make a major announcement that'll make news. | [
"to build publicity. reporters aren't following them all the time. in order to get reporters to show up, the person has to announce that they're going to make a major announcement that'll make news."
] | 1 | [
"to build publicity. reporters aren't following them all the time. in order to get reporters to show up, the person has to announce that they're going to make a major announcement that'll make news."
] | 1 | question: why do people like politicians announce that they'll announce something, rather than just announce it? | answer: to build publicity. reporters aren't following them all the time. in order to get reporters to show up, the person has to announce that they're going to make a major announcement that'll make news. |
ghasc | Is there any evidence that earlier hominids had
different sense organs? Conversely, is there any
way of conjecturing whether or not descendants of
present-day h. sapiens may develop other senses? | > Since other creatures can navigate by detecting aspects of the Earth's magnetic field, for exampleI guess you mean birds et al.? well yes they do, but that required quite an amount of evolution and given that we don't see any exceptional features in any of our living cousins that we don't have, its highly unlikely (... | [
" > Since other creatures can navigate by detecting aspects of the Earth's magnetic field, for example\n\nI guess you mean birds et al.? well yes they do, but that required quite an amount of evolution and given that we don't see any exceptional features in any of our living cousins that we don't have, its highly u... | 1 | [] | 0 | question: Is there any evidence that earlier hominids had
different sense organs? Conversely, is there any
way of conjecturing whether or not descendants of
present-day h. sapiens may develop other senses? | answer: > Since other creatures can navigate by detecting aspects of the Earth's magnetic field, for exampleI guess you mean birds et al.? well yes they do, but that required quite an amount of evolution and given that we don't see any exceptional features in any of our living cousins that we don't have, its highly un... |
b8dxyd | why are illicit drugs cut with dangerous chemicals? | When you're making drugs "at home' (ie - not a professional lab), you tend to cut corners and not buy everything from the most reputable chemical suppliers. Maybe you need a strong acid, why not grab battery acid or concrete cleaner? A strong base means you use lye-based drain cleaner. A solvent has you use gasoline... | [
"When you're making drugs \"at home' (ie - not a professional lab), you tend to cut corners and not buy everything from the most reputable chemical suppliers. Maybe you need a strong acid, why not grab battery acid or concrete cleaner? A strong base means you use lye-based drain cleaner. A solvent has you use ga... | 1 | [] | 0 | question: why are illicit drugs cut with dangerous chemicals? | answer: When you're making drugs "at home' (ie - not a professional lab), you tend to cut corners and not buy everything from the most reputable chemical suppliers. Maybe you need a strong acid, why not grab battery acid or concrete cleaner? A strong base means you use lye-based drain cleaner. A solvent has you use ... |
3c8d1u | I can type without looking at the keyboard, but when asked to draw a keyboard, I am completely unable to correctly label half of the letter keys. How is this possible? | Watch this: [Smarter Every Day - Backwards Brain bicycle](_URL_0_); it's the same thing. When we type, we "know" how to type, where to type, but we don't automatically understand the keyboard. You know that the "F" key is "around there", next to your left hand, or that the "J" key is next to your right hand, somewhe... | [
"Watch this: [Smarter Every Day - Backwards Brain bicycle](_URL_0_); it's the same thing. \n \nWhen we type, we \"know\" how to type, where to type, but we don't automatically understand the keyboard. You know that the \"F\" key is \"around there\", next to your left hand, or that the \"J\" key is next to your ri... | 28 | [
"Watch this: [Smarter Every Day - Backwards Brain bicycle](_URL_0_); it's the same thing. \n \nWhen we type, we \"know\" how to type, where to type, but we don't automatically understand the keyboard. You know that the \"F\" key is \"around there\", next to your left hand, or that the \"J\" key is next to your ri... | 11 | question: I can type without looking at the keyboard, but when asked to draw a keyboard, I am completely unable to correctly label half of the letter keys. How is this possible? | answer: Watch this: [Smarter Every Day - Backwards Brain bicycle](_URL_0_); it's the same thing. When we type, we "know" how to type, where to type, but we don't automatically understand the keyboard. You know that the "F" key is "around there", next to your left hand, or that the "J" key is next to your right hand,... |
300lnn | What is the processing speed of our brains? | Cells are covered in a lipid bilayer, which is not conductive like most metals. Instead, neuronal conductance relies on voltage-gated ion channels for propagation of electrochemical impulses. There is no traveling of electrons along a neuron like you would expect in metal and thus impulses travel much slower than the "... | [
"Cells are covered in a lipid bilayer, which is not conductive like most metals. Instead, neuronal conductance relies on voltage-gated ion channels for propagation of electrochemical impulses. There is no traveling of electrons along a neuron like you would expect in metal and thus impulses travel much slower than ... | 2 | [
"Cells are covered in a lipid bilayer, which is not conductive like most metals. Instead, neuronal conductance relies on voltage-gated ion channels for propagation of electrochemical impulses. There is no traveling of electrons along a neuron like you would expect in metal and thus impulses travel much slower than ... | 1 | question: What is the processing speed of our brains? | answer: Cells are covered in a lipid bilayer, which is not conductive like most metals. Instead, neuronal conductance relies on voltage-gated ion channels for propagation of electrochemical impulses. There is no traveling of electrons along a neuron like you would expect in metal and thus impulses travel much slower th... |
2bez16 | what happens to a wasp when i hit it with raid? | You must have hit the wasp with RAID 0, which is why it worked so fast. RAID 1 was still effective on the beetle, it just didn't have the same level of performance (but was safer for you, incidentally). ...I'm so sorry. | [
"You must have hit the wasp with RAID 0, which is why it worked so fast. RAID 1 was still effective on the beetle, it just didn't have the same level of performance (but was safer for you, incidentally). \n\n...I'm so sorry.",
"Insecticides are neurotoxins, they're the insect equivalent of satin of VX. They work ... | 2 | [
"You must have hit the wasp with RAID 0, which is why it worked so fast. RAID 1 was still effective on the beetle, it just didn't have the same level of performance (but was safer for you, incidentally). \n\n...I'm so sorry.",
"Insecticides are neurotoxins, they're the insect equivalent of satin of VX. They work ... | 2 | question: what happens to a wasp when i hit it with raid? | answer: You must have hit the wasp with RAID 0, which is why it worked so fast. RAID 1 was still effective on the beetle, it just didn't have the same level of performance (but was safer for you, incidentally). ...I'm so sorry. |
2foajl | what nation was the first to allow black men to serve in the military? | Remember that it is actuelly relativly few nations that have had laws against black people serving in the military. There is no periode in history where black people haven't served somewhere in the world. | [
"Remember that it is actuelly relativly few nations that have had laws against black people serving in the military. There is no periode in history where black people haven't served somewhere in the world."
] | 1 | [
"Remember that it is actuelly relativly few nations that have had laws against black people serving in the military. There is no periode in history where black people haven't served somewhere in the world."
] | 1 | question: what nation was the first to allow black men to serve in the military? | answer: Remember that it is actuelly relativly few nations that have had laws against black people serving in the military. There is no periode in history where black people haven't served somewhere in the world. |
2wxzca | Need to settle a 2nd Amendment argument. Could someone store a cannon in their barn in 1790? | According to the [FAQ on owning cannons](_URL_1_), yes you could. See this response in particular:* [When the Second Amendment was ratified, did the "right to bear arms" include the right of private citizens to own a cannon or any other weapon of war?](_URL_0_) | [
"According to the [FAQ on owning cannons](_URL_1_), yes you could. See this response in particular:\n\n* [When the Second Amendment was ratified, did the \"right to bear arms\" include the right of private citizens to own a cannon or any other weapon of war?](_URL_0_)\n"
] | 1 | [] | 0 | question: Need to settle a 2nd Amendment argument. Could someone store a cannon in their barn in 1790? | answer: According to the [FAQ on owning cannons](_URL_1_), yes you could. See this response in particular:* [When the Second Amendment was ratified, did the "right to bear arms" include the right of private citizens to own a cannon or any other weapon of war?](_URL_0_) |
12nmwr | If a car used a generator to power an electric motor, would it be more fuel efficient than an engine? | That's what the [Chevy Volt](_URL_1_) does. Also, [diesel-electric locomotives](_URL_0_) have a combustion engine driving a generator driving electric motors.The premise is that an internal combustion engine is not very efficient at low loads. If you have good enough generators, batteries and motors, it may be worth yo... | [
"That's what the [Chevy Volt](_URL_1_) does. Also, [diesel-electric locomotives](_URL_0_) have a combustion engine driving a generator driving electric motors.\n\nThe premise is that an internal combustion engine is not very efficient at low loads. If you have good enough generators, batteries and motors, it may be... | 1 | [
"That's what the [Chevy Volt](_URL_1_) does. Also, [diesel-electric locomotives](_URL_0_) have a combustion engine driving a generator driving electric motors.\n\nThe premise is that an internal combustion engine is not very efficient at low loads. If you have good enough generators, batteries and motors, it may be... | 1 | question: If a car used a generator to power an electric motor, would it be more fuel efficient than an engine? | answer: That's what the [Chevy Volt](_URL_1_) does. Also, [diesel-electric locomotives](_URL_0_) have a combustion engine driving a generator driving electric motors.The premise is that an internal combustion engine is not very efficient at low loads. If you have good enough generators, batteries and motors, it may be ... |
2iiymy | would anything outrageous happen if an electron was forced into the nucleus of an atom? | > Would anything outrageous happen if an electron was forced into the nucleus of an atom?Not really. It's called [electron capture](_URL_0_), and it happens all the time. It causes a proton to change to a neutron, and an electron neutrino is emitted. This is actually the primary method of radioactive decay for many... | [
" > Would anything outrageous happen if an electron was forced into the nucleus of an atom?\n\nNot really. It's called [electron capture](_URL_0_), and it happens all the time. It causes a proton to change to a neutron, and an electron neutrino is emitted. This is actually the primary method of radioactive decay... | 1 | [
" > Would anything outrageous happen if an electron was forced into the nucleus of an atom?\n\nNot really. It's called [electron capture](_URL_0_), and it happens all the time. It causes a proton to change to a neutron, and an electron neutrino is emitted. This is actually the primary method of radioactive decay... | 1 | question: would anything outrageous happen if an electron was forced into the nucleus of an atom? | answer: > Would anything outrageous happen if an electron was forced into the nucleus of an atom?Not really. It's called [electron capture](_URL_0_), and it happens all the time. It causes a proton to change to a neutron, and an electron neutrino is emitted. This is actually the primary method of radioactive decay ... |
6nh1c1 | why are trucks that carry gas/other liquids shaped like a cylinder instead of a rectangle like most trucks | A rounded container is much stronger. corners of a rectangular box create a weak spot where pressure could cause a rupture, but a rounded surface inside lets the pressure spread evenly around the surface. | [
"A rounded container is much stronger. corners of a rectangular box create a weak spot where pressure could cause a rupture, but a rounded surface inside lets the pressure spread evenly around the surface."
] | 1 | [
"A rounded container is much stronger. corners of a rectangular box create a weak spot where pressure could cause a rupture, but a rounded surface inside lets the pressure spread evenly around the surface."
] | 1 | question: why are trucks that carry gas/other liquids shaped like a cylinder instead of a rectangle like most trucks | answer: A rounded container is much stronger. corners of a rectangular box create a weak spot where pressure could cause a rupture, but a rounded surface inside lets the pressure spread evenly around the surface. |
5r3yfh | by mining asteroids could we ever acquire enough extra mass to alter the orbit of the earth? | Technically yes, but it would have to be an incredibly massive amount. Odds are by the time it becomes a real problem, we'd have an equivalent amount of mass working outside the earth as spaceships and orbital factories. | [
"Technically yes, but it would have to be an incredibly massive amount. Odds are by the time it becomes a real problem, we'd have an equivalent amount of mass working outside the earth as spaceships and orbital factories. ",
"The mass of the earth varies by a couple tens of thousands of pounds every year. The... | 2 | [
"Technically yes, but it would have to be an incredibly massive amount. Odds are by the time it becomes a real problem, we'd have an equivalent amount of mass working outside the earth as spaceships and orbital factories. "
] | 1 | question: by mining asteroids could we ever acquire enough extra mass to alter the orbit of the earth? | answer: Technically yes, but it would have to be an incredibly massive amount. Odds are by the time it becomes a real problem, we'd have an equivalent amount of mass working outside the earth as spaceships and orbital factories. |
1kv3ul | assuming unlimited monetary resources, is there an upper limit to the size of a synthetic diamond that one could create? | there's a star BPM 37093. the stellar core is a diamond 4,000km in diameter. | [
"Well how big can you make a press, and containment box? I think scaling up the equipment would do what you are asking. But from what I have seen the presses are already huge and the only produce a one inch block with industrial grade diamonds. \n\nHow ever, an ex of mine was a jeweler. They sold lab grown stones o... | 4 | [] | 0 | question: assuming unlimited monetary resources, is there an upper limit to the size of a synthetic diamond that one could create? | answer: there's a star BPM 37093. the stellar core is a diamond 4,000km in diameter. |
3vyk2e | why do younger people seem to prefer instructional videos over text, even when there are few visuals required? | Even if we accept your assertion that the most reliable information is via youtube, that only tells us about the content creators, not the content consumers. And I believe that in many cases, the content creators choose video over audio because it's easier, flashier, and less subject to academic criticism (spelling, g... | [
"Even if we accept your assertion that the most reliable information is via youtube, that only tells us about the content creators, not the content consumers. And I believe that in many cases, the content creators choose video over audio because it's easier, flashier, and less subject to academic criticism (spelli... | 1 | [] | 0 | question: why do younger people seem to prefer instructional videos over text, even when there are few visuals required? | answer: Even if we accept your assertion that the most reliable information is via youtube, that only tells us about the content creators, not the content consumers. And I believe that in many cases, the content creators choose video over audio because it's easier, flashier, and less subject to academic criticism (spe... |
223aao | During the Black Death, were the deaths scattered across all economic groups, or were most of the victims peasants? | I'm currently taking a class on the Black Death but don't have my books on me so I'll cite my sources later. As for your question, the Black Death affected all of Europe regardless of class. As the plague can be spread through fleas as well as through the air, with one creating buboes and the other being pneumonic, no ... | [
"I'm currently taking a class on the Black Death but don't have my books on me so I'll cite my sources later. As for your question, the Black Death affected all of Europe regardless of class. As the plague can be spread through fleas as well as through the air, with one creating buboes and the other being pneumonic... | 3 | [
"I'm currently taking a class on the Black Death but don't have my books on me so I'll cite my sources later. As for your question, the Black Death affected all of Europe regardless of class. As the plague can be spread through fleas as well as through the air, with one creating buboes and the other being pneumonic... | 2 | question: During the Black Death, were the deaths scattered across all economic groups, or were most of the victims peasants? | answer: I'm currently taking a class on the Black Death but don't have my books on me so I'll cite my sources later. As for your question, the Black Death affected all of Europe regardless of class. As the plague can be spread through fleas as well as through the air, with one creating buboes and the other being pneumo... |
a6ua46 | why law enforcement uses polygraphs but they are not admissible in court | It is a useful tool for finding pressure points.There are two types of modern police interrogations - reid method and interrogative. Interrogative - That is basically questioning people until you catch them in lies. Knowing which questions to ask is very helpful. Reid method is basically accusing them of doing somethin... | [
"Because even though it might not be admissible In court, it'll flag people who are worth investigating further... and when you investigate those people further, you WILL find evidence that IS admissible in court.\n\nEg: \nCop: \"Did you kill her?\" \nMurderer: \"Naw!\" \nPolygraph: \"He's lying.\" \nCop: \"So,... | 3 | [
"It is a useful tool for finding pressure points.\n\nThere are two types of modern police interrogations - reid method and interrogative. Interrogative - That is basically questioning people until you catch them in lies. Knowing which questions to ask is very helpful. Reid method is basically accusing them of doing... | 2 | question: why law enforcement uses polygraphs but they are not admissible in court | answer: It is a useful tool for finding pressure points.There are two types of modern police interrogations - reid method and interrogative. Interrogative - That is basically questioning people until you catch them in lies. Knowing which questions to ask is very helpful. Reid method is basically accusing them of doing ... |
1rrykt | What are some sources of fresh water for animals during winter months or in permanently frozen areas? | Metabolic water is water that is produced during the breakdown of food. It can be a major source of water fro desert animals. Also the moisture that is directly contained by a food item is a large potential source.Different animals have different water budgets and so the details will vary from one to the next. Which on... | [
"You're right; if animals consumed too much snow/ice, then they'd develop hypothermia. The main source of water during the winter is transferred from the food they eat. For example, mammals that don't hibernate (i.e. ruminants like elk or deer) continue their diet of plants, be it grasses or leaves. Plants naturall... | 2 | [] | 0 | question: What are some sources of fresh water for animals during winter months or in permanently frozen areas? | answer: Metabolic water is water that is produced during the breakdown of food. It can be a major source of water fro desert animals. Also the moisture that is directly contained by a food item is a large potential source.Different animals have different water budgets and so the details will vary from one to the next. ... |
kmm9w | how does religious confession work? | There are two sides to this story … but the fact is, they both have the same ending.In canon law — that is, the law that governs the actions of priests while they carry out their duties to the Church — what you're referring to is called *the seal of the confessional.* The seal of the confessional is *absolutely inviola... | [
"There are two sides to this story … but the fact is, they both have the same ending.\n\nIn canon law — that is, the law that governs the actions of priests while they carry out their duties to the Church — what you're referring to is called *the seal of the confessional.* The seal of the confessional is *absolutel... | 4 | [
"There are two sides to this story … but the fact is, they both have the same ending.\n\nIn canon law — that is, the law that governs the actions of priests while they carry out their duties to the Church — what you're referring to is called *the seal of the confessional.* The seal of the confessional is *absolutel... | 2 | question: how does religious confession work? | answer: There are two sides to this story … but the fact is, they both have the same ending.In canon law — that is, the law that governs the actions of priests while they carry out their duties to the Church — what you're referring to is called *the seal of the confessional.* The seal of the confessional is *absolutely... |
2io1cc | If approximately half of all pregnancies are unplanned and many women drink alcohol, how are there not more cases of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome? | Well, given that at least 1 in 9 women drink during pregnancy (survey only asked for last month), but only 1 in around 500 women don't know they're pregnant by 20 weeks, I don't know that the unknown factor is really as big of an issue as you might think. [REF1](_URL_1_) [REF2](_URL_2_) That said, that's a lot more dri... | [
"Well, given that at least 1 in 9 women drink during pregnancy (survey only asked for last month), but only 1 in around 500 women don't know they're pregnant by 20 weeks, I don't know that the unknown factor is really as big of an issue as you might think. [REF1](_URL_1_) [REF2](_URL_2_) That said, that's a lot mor... | 2 | [
"Well, given that at least 1 in 9 women drink during pregnancy (survey only asked for last month), but only 1 in around 500 women don't know they're pregnant by 20 weeks, I don't know that the unknown factor is really as big of an issue as you might think. [REF1](_URL_1_) [REF2](_URL_2_) That said, that's a lot mor... | 1 | question: If approximately half of all pregnancies are unplanned and many women drink alcohol, how are there not more cases of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome? | answer: Well, given that at least 1 in 9 women drink during pregnancy (survey only asked for last month), but only 1 in around 500 women don't know they're pregnant by 20 weeks, I don't know that the unknown factor is really as big of an issue as you might think. [REF1](_URL_1_) [REF2](_URL_2_) That said, that's a lot ... |
8l5dbx | how are super-rare antiques valuated? | Honestly if there isn't a prior sale of a similar item in simialr condition to appriase it next to, than a super\-rare antiquie like the never been sold before, one\-of\-a\-kind piece you described would literally be priceless. And it would sell for whatever price someone would be willing to pay for it. Art/antiquities... | [
"Honestly if there isn't a prior sale of a similar item in simialr condition to appriase it next to, than a super\\-rare antiquie like the never been sold before, one\\-of\\-a\\-kind piece you described would literally be priceless. And it would sell for whatever price someone would be willing to pay for it. \n\nAr... | 1 | [] | 0 | question: how are super-rare antiques valuated? | answer: Honestly if there isn't a prior sale of a similar item in simialr condition to appriase it next to, than a super\-rare antiquie like the never been sold before, one\-of\-a\-kind piece you described would literally be priceless. And it would sell for whatever price someone would be willing to pay for it. Art/ant... |
1ac83d | Do deaf sufferers of schizophrenia have an equivalent of auditory hallucinations? | People with schizophrenia hallucinate using all of their senses. Deaf people hallucinate just the same, except for sound. So they see, smell, taste and feel hallucinations instead. | [
"There's great book by Oliver Sacks called hallucinations. In it he talks about many occurrences of deaf people having auditory hallucinations and blind people having visual hallucinations. I can't remember the names of the syndromes but it does seem to happen. Not sure about with schizophrenics though.",
"People... | 2 | [
"There's great book by Oliver Sacks called hallucinations. In it he talks about many occurrences of deaf people having auditory hallucinations and blind people having visual hallucinations. I can't remember the names of the syndromes but it does seem to happen. Not sure about with schizophrenics though.",
"People... | 2 | question: Do deaf sufferers of schizophrenia have an equivalent of auditory hallucinations? | answer: People with schizophrenia hallucinate using all of their senses. Deaf people hallucinate just the same, except for sound. So they see, smell, taste and feel hallucinations instead. |
1tv5yi | what is the healthcare system like in countries like america, canada, sweeden, denmark, austrailia, etc? and how does obamacare compare? | Denmark has a public health care system. We pay through our taxes and everyone can use ambulances, hospitals and doctors without paying anything but taxes.Everyone is entitled to help, not only the rich. | [
"Australia has both a public and a private health care system. All citizens and permanent residents get access to Medicare which is the public health care system. People who want can also pay for private health care. Private health care basically gets you quicker access to elective surgeries (non emergency surge... | 18 | [
"Australia has both a public and a private health care system. All citizens and permanent residents get access to Medicare which is the public health care system. People who want can also pay for private health care. Private health care basically gets you quicker access to elective surgeries (non emergency surge... | 11 | question: what is the healthcare system like in countries like america, canada, sweeden, denmark, austrailia, etc? and how does obamacare compare? | answer: Denmark has a public health care system. We pay through our taxes and everyone can use ambulances, hospitals and doctors without paying anything but taxes.Everyone is entitled to help, not only the rich. |
346md0 | why is it so difficult for people to agree on the best ways to work out and eat properly? | Having just completed a report in an undergraduate biology class on different diets (not claiming any expertise here), there is just no set-in-stone way that will work for everybody. Yes, there are general guidelines that can be followed, but when it comes down to different beliefs (paleo vs. food pyramid, crossfit vs.... | [
"Because we don't know the BEST way to do it, as we really just don't know the human body that well.\n\nWhat we do have is a whole lot of decent ways to stay healthy, a handful of good ways, and a whole lot of things to avoid doing. ",
"Having just completed a report in an undergraduate biology class on different... | 2 | [] | 0 | question: why is it so difficult for people to agree on the best ways to work out and eat properly? | answer: Having just completed a report in an undergraduate biology class on different diets (not claiming any expertise here), there is just no set-in-stone way that will work for everybody. Yes, there are general guidelines that can be followed, but when it comes down to different beliefs (paleo vs. food pyramid, cros... |
4o5z62 | How was the Economic Situation in The Post-War Soviet Union | Don't you know? You just [accused a former Soviet citizen](_URL_0_) of not knowing anything about it because they contradicted your viewpoint. I assume you must know a lot about this already to be able to tell him that his experiences are wrong? | [
"Don't you know? You just [accused a former Soviet citizen](_URL_0_) of not knowing anything about it because they contradicted your viewpoint. I assume you must know a lot about this already to be able to tell him that his experiences are wrong?"
] | 1 | [] | 0 | question: How was the Economic Situation in The Post-War Soviet Union | answer: Don't you know? You just [accused a former Soviet citizen](_URL_0_) of not knowing anything about it because they contradicted your viewpoint. I assume you must know a lot about this already to be able to tell him that his experiences are wrong? |
1cfnkc | Was the controversy over dams primarily environmental or were there other issues that people had? | It depends on the dam and when it was built; I will focus on the US and a tiny corner of Canada. Hetch Hetcy was the first dam I can think of that got any real environmental resistance in the US, primarily from John Muir. Other resistance factors were water rights and use - after the dam who will have more water and wh... | [
"It depends on the dam and when it was built; I will focus on the US and a tiny corner of Canada. Hetch Hetcy was the first dam I can think of that got any real environmental resistance in the US, primarily from John Muir. Other resistance factors were water rights and use - after the dam who will have more water a... | 1 | [] | 0 | question: Was the controversy over dams primarily environmental or were there other issues that people had? | answer: It depends on the dam and when it was built; I will focus on the US and a tiny corner of Canada. Hetch Hetcy was the first dam I can think of that got any real environmental resistance in the US, primarily from John Muir. Other resistance factors were water rights and use - after the dam who will have more wate... |
smir0 | What is actually happening when you get dizzy from say spinning in a chair? Is there a quick way to nullify these effects? | Med student here.When you spin, the liquor in the semicircular canals begin moving after a certain delay because of their specific density. Even when you have already stopped spinning, the liquor is still moving/spinning. This causes the dizziness because the information which come from your eyes and muscles (that you ... | [
"Med student here.\n\nWhen you spin, the liquor in the semicircular canals begin moving after a certain delay because of their specific density. Even when you have already stopped spinning, the liquor is still moving/spinning. This causes the dizziness because the information which come from your eyes and muscles (... | 3 | [
"Med student here.\n\nWhen you spin, the liquor in the semicircular canals begin moving after a certain delay because of their specific density. Even when you have already stopped spinning, the liquor is still moving/spinning. This causes the dizziness because the information which come from your eyes and muscles (... | 1 | question: What is actually happening when you get dizzy from say spinning in a chair? Is there a quick way to nullify these effects? | answer: Med student here.When you spin, the liquor in the semicircular canals begin moving after a certain delay because of their specific density. Even when you have already stopped spinning, the liquor is still moving/spinning. This causes the dizziness because the information which come from your eyes and muscles (t... |
41fj4s | How did fighter pilots of the second world war confirm their kills in a 1v1 dogfight? | Excellent question! In the US Army Air Forces, after flying a mission in which they claimed to have shot down enemy aircraft, a pilot would be debriefed with the rest of their squadron. After the debriefing, they would file an Encounter Report in which they detailed the circumstances of the shoot-down and gave specific... | [
"Excellent question! In the US Army Air Forces, after flying a mission in which they claimed to have shot down enemy aircraft, a pilot would be debriefed with the rest of their squadron. After the debriefing, they would file an Encounter Report in which they detailed the circumstances of the shoot-down and gave spe... | 2 | [
"Excellent question! In the US Army Air Forces, after flying a mission in which they claimed to have shot down enemy aircraft, a pilot would be debriefed with the rest of their squadron. After the debriefing, they would file an Encounter Report in which they detailed the circumstances of the shoot-down and gave spe... | 1 | question: How did fighter pilots of the second world war confirm their kills in a 1v1 dogfight? | answer: Excellent question! In the US Army Air Forces, after flying a mission in which they claimed to have shot down enemy aircraft, a pilot would be debriefed with the rest of their squadron. After the debriefing, they would file an Encounter Report in which they detailed the circumstances of the shoot-down and gave ... |
1dkypv | why does the natural logarithm and the number 'e' occur so often in nature? | This is how I look at it:**e**Take $1 and put it in a bank at 100% simple annual interest. After a year, $2, if the bank calculates the interest at the end of 1 year. But if you want the interest *compounded* monthly, you get a better return. What about interest calculated *daily* - even better right? How about every s... | [
"A lot of it relates to the reason it is used for things like growth models. Take compound interest, where the value of an investment is related to its current size, the interest rate, and the number of compounding intervals. If you shorten the compounding period until it is infinitely small (that is to say, it i... | 3 | [
"This is how I look at it:\n\n**e**\n\nTake $1 and put it in a bank at 100% simple annual interest. After a year, $2, if the bank calculates the interest at the end of 1 year. But if you want the interest *compounded* monthly, you get a better return. What about interest calculated *daily* - even better right? How ... | 1 | question: why does the natural logarithm and the number 'e' occur so often in nature? | answer: This is how I look at it:**e**Take $1 and put it in a bank at 100% simple annual interest. After a year, $2, if the bank calculates the interest at the end of 1 year. But if you want the interest *compounded* monthly, you get a better return. What about interest calculated *daily* - even better right? How about... |
n5g68 | If a large airplane (747 or so) lost all power, would it actually be able to glide, or would it just crash? | > In line with their planned diversion to Winnipeg, the pilots were already descending through 35,000 feet (11,000 m) when the second engine shut down. They immediately searched their emergency checklist for the section on flying the aircraft with both engines out, only to find that no such section existed._URL_0_ | [
"Losing Power in All Engines\n\nThe pilots don't have much choice if they lose power in all engines. They're for sure going to have to land the plane. But don't panic (and your pilots won't be panicking either). Statistically you have a very good chance of surviving such a situation.\n\nIf a plane loses all power... | 4 | [
"Losing Power in All Engines\n\nThe pilots don't have much choice if they lose power in all engines. They're for sure going to have to land the plane. But don't panic (and your pilots won't be panicking either). Statistically you have a very good chance of surviving such a situation.\n\nIf a plane loses all power... | 4 | question: If a large airplane (747 or so) lost all power, would it actually be able to glide, or would it just crash? | answer: > In line with their planned diversion to Winnipeg, the pilots were already descending through 35,000 feet (11,000 m) when the second engine shut down. They immediately searched their emergency checklist for the section on flying the aircraft with both engines out, only to find that no such section existed._UR... |
23n36i | why exactly is netflix opposing the comcast/twc merger? | Because Comcast is known to throttle streaming services (they limit how fast your connection is artificially) which is how Netflix makes most of their money nowadays. Add in the fact that almost every city in the US has Comcast or TWC and nothing else for cable services, that means that Most cities will now not be abl... | [
"Because Comcast is known to throttle streaming services (they limit how fast your connection is artificially) which is how Netflix makes most of their money nowadays. Add in the fact that almost every city in the US has Comcast or TWC and nothing else for cable services, that means that Most cities will now not b... | 2 | [
"Because Comcast is known to throttle streaming services (they limit how fast your connection is artificially) which is how Netflix makes most of their money nowadays. Add in the fact that almost every city in the US has Comcast or TWC and nothing else for cable services, that means that Most cities will now not b... | 1 | question: why exactly is netflix opposing the comcast/twc merger? | answer: Because Comcast is known to throttle streaming services (they limit how fast your connection is artificially) which is how Netflix makes most of their money nowadays. Add in the fact that almost every city in the US has Comcast or TWC and nothing else for cable services, that means that Most cities will now no... |
isb45 | /r/AskScience, please give me websites I can look at to learn more about science in general | IANAS and I'm sure at least one will quickly tell me how wrong I am, but I think wikipedia is absolutely fantastic for this purpose | [
"You're probably better off with books than with websites.",
"IANAS and I'm sure at least one will quickly tell me how wrong I am, but I think wikipedia is absolutely fantastic for this purpose"
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"IANAS and I'm sure at least one will quickly tell me how wrong I am, but I think wikipedia is absolutely fantastic for this purpose"
] | 1 | question: /r/AskScience, please give me websites I can look at to learn more about science in general | answer: IANAS and I'm sure at least one will quickly tell me how wrong I am, but I think wikipedia is absolutely fantastic for this purpose |
5mmrz3 | What makes an element an element? (I dont mean the simple explanation of the # of protons) more in text section. | "Element" is just a word, and it refers to a family of nuclides all with the same Z. It's an artificial classification put forth by human beings. Chemists put protons on a pedestal because Z determines the number of electrons, and the electrons basically govern all of chemistry. Nuclear physicists don't really have a r... | [
"\"Element\" is just a word, and it refers to a family of nuclides all with the same Z. It's an artificial classification put forth by human beings. Chemists put protons on a pedestal because Z determines the number of electrons, and the electrons basically govern all of chemistry. Nuclear physicists don't really h... | 3 | [
"\"Element\" is just a word, and it refers to a family of nuclides all with the same Z. It's an artificial classification put forth by human beings. Chemists put protons on a pedestal because Z determines the number of electrons, and the electrons basically govern all of chemistry. Nuclear physicists don't really h... | 3 | question: What makes an element an element? (I dont mean the simple explanation of the # of protons) more in text section. | answer: "Element" is just a word, and it refers to a family of nuclides all with the same Z. It's an artificial classification put forth by human beings. Chemists put protons on a pedestal because Z determines the number of electrons, and the electrons basically govern all of chemistry. Nuclear physicists don't really ... |
8cn6qy | what happens to a human inside a nuclear explosion? | If you are within the blast radius and unsheltered then you vaporize. It is an enormous amount of heat and pressure. To be fair this can happen with any sufficiently strong bomb, the danger of a nuclear explosion (other than size of the bomb) is the radiation that follows it. That is a much slower process.But yes if yo... | [
"If you are within the blast radius and unsheltered then you vaporize. It is an enormous amount of heat and pressure. To be fair this can happen with any sufficiently strong bomb, the danger of a nuclear explosion (other than size of the bomb) is the radiation that follows it. That is a much slower process.\n\nBut ... | 1 | [
"If you are within the blast radius and unsheltered then you vaporize. It is an enormous amount of heat and pressure. To be fair this can happen with any sufficiently strong bomb, the danger of a nuclear explosion (other than size of the bomb) is the radiation that follows it. That is a much slower process.\n\nBut ... | 1 | question: what happens to a human inside a nuclear explosion? | answer: If you are within the blast radius and unsheltered then you vaporize. It is an enormous amount of heat and pressure. To be fair this can happen with any sufficiently strong bomb, the danger of a nuclear explosion (other than size of the bomb) is the radiation that follows it. That is a much slower process.But y... |
3q1mpd | i got a new and fast smartphone, but why are many mobile websites so f#$%ing slow? loading takes forever and trying to scroll wants me to through my phone away. | Either your connection is slow, or the sites you're visiting are shit. Mobile sites are relatively new, and a lot of people who make them still have no idea what they're doing. | [
"Either your connection is slow, or the sites you're visiting are shit. Mobile sites are relatively new, and a lot of people who make them still have no idea what they're doing.",
"I suspect its part of the plan to generate more revenue from accidental clicks. They do that bullshit where you think its loaded, st... | 3 | [
"Either your connection is slow, or the sites you're visiting are shit. Mobile sites are relatively new, and a lot of people who make them still have no idea what they're doing.",
"I suspect its part of the plan to generate more revenue from accidental clicks. They do that bullshit where you think its loaded, st... | 2 | question: i got a new and fast smartphone, but why are many mobile websites so f#$%ing slow? loading takes forever and trying to scroll wants me to through my phone away. | answer: Either your connection is slow, or the sites you're visiting are shit. Mobile sites are relatively new, and a lot of people who make them still have no idea what they're doing. |
ujwmp | Is the Indo-European migration theory wrong? | I know that the migration and conquest theory has been soundly rejected. Previously, the accepted theory was 'Indus civilization creates nice state, Indo-Europeans turn up and conquer it all, albeit without destroying everything because settled states turn up again shortly afterwards'. Archaeological evidence, along wi... | [
"I know that the migration and conquest theory has been soundly rejected. Previously, the accepted theory was 'Indus civilization creates nice state, Indo-Europeans turn up and conquer it all, albeit without destroying everything because settled states turn up again shortly afterwards'. Archaeological evidence, alo... | 3 | [
"I know that the migration and conquest theory has been soundly rejected. Previously, the accepted theory was 'Indus civilization creates nice state, Indo-Europeans turn up and conquer it all, albeit without destroying everything because settled states turn up again shortly afterwards'. Archaeological evidence, alo... | 3 | question: Is the Indo-European migration theory wrong? | answer: I know that the migration and conquest theory has been soundly rejected. Previously, the accepted theory was 'Indus civilization creates nice state, Indo-Europeans turn up and conquer it all, albeit without destroying everything because settled states turn up again shortly afterwards'. Archaeological evidence, ... |
jdsxq | the brony phenomenon (brony- young adult males that watch my little pony: friendship is magic | My Little Pony has always been a show for little girls. Because little girls aren't too critical, they were able to get away with the show being not very good.The most recent version of My Little Pony isn't like that. The Executive Producer, Lauren Faust, has worked on other shows for kids, like the Powerpuff Girls and... | [
"I had heard about this show yesterday when I was omegle on spy mode, and the question asked was who was your favorite pony on this show. Needless to say I was shocked that the other stranger gave an answer almost instantaneously, and when I googled his answer Fluttershy, it was actually on the show. I need an expl... | 20 | [
"It's hard to explain to people that have never seen it/have never had a proper childhood.\n\nIt's made by the same people that made the shows the younger ones grew up with (Powerpuff Girls, Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends) and it's genuinely funny without being girly or crude or most of the things shows today ... | 12 | question: the brony phenomenon (brony- young adult males that watch my little pony: friendship is magic | answer: My Little Pony has always been a show for little girls. Because little girls aren't too critical, they were able to get away with the show being not very good.The most recent version of My Little Pony isn't like that. The Executive Producer, Lauren Faust, has worked on other shows for kids, like the Powerpuff G... |
al3j09 | How were relations between Poland and Lithuania after both became independent in the aftermath of WW1? Were there any movements that advocated for the reunion of the two? | In short, relations between Poland and Lithuania in the 1918-1939 period were not good, going so far as to say bad.The two newly independent states really had border disputes that were largely unresolved, with the biggest concern being the status of Vilnius (or Wilno, as is known in Polish). Now the capital of Lithuani... | [
"In short, relations between Poland and Lithuania in the 1918-1939 period were not good, going so far as to say bad.\n\nThe two newly independent states really had border disputes that were largely unresolved, with the biggest concern being the status of Vilnius (or Wilno, as is known in Polish). Now the capital of... | 1 | [
"In short, relations between Poland and Lithuania in the 1918-1939 period were not good, going so far as to say bad.\n\nThe two newly independent states really had border disputes that were largely unresolved, with the biggest concern being the status of Vilnius (or Wilno, as is known in Polish). Now the capital of... | 1 | question: How were relations between Poland and Lithuania after both became independent in the aftermath of WW1? Were there any movements that advocated for the reunion of the two? | answer: In short, relations between Poland and Lithuania in the 1918-1939 period were not good, going so far as to say bad.The two newly independent states really had border disputes that were largely unresolved, with the biggest concern being the status of Vilnius (or Wilno, as is known in Polish). Now the capital of ... |
3xe5z9 | how a car jack works? how can it withold that much weight over long periods of time? | Once compressive force is place on something which will hold it then it is basically in place forever. Maybe you are used to movies where things slipping make for good drama.The magic of car jacks is that they use the principal of the lever to enable you to pick up a large weight by hand. hydraulic jacks do it by pumpi... | [
"Once compressive force is place on something which will hold it then it is basically in place forever. Maybe you are used to movies where things slipping make for good drama.\n\nThe magic of car jacks is that they use the principal of the lever to enable you to pick up a large weight by hand. hydraulic jacks do it... | 2 | [] | 0 | question: how a car jack works? how can it withold that much weight over long periods of time? | answer: Once compressive force is place on something which will hold it then it is basically in place forever. Maybe you are used to movies where things slipping make for good drama.The magic of car jacks is that they use the principal of the lever to enable you to pick up a large weight by hand. hydraulic jacks do it ... |
6026he | what are the psychological benefits of having a crush on someone you've never met ie why do they happen? | Having crushes developed when people rarely met others outside their clan/tribe/whatever. Technology has tricked our brains into thinking it knows people we've never met (you can see extreme examples of this in obsessive fans). So, when someone appeals to you and your brain thinks it knows them, a crush can develop. | [
"Safe distance to experience/practice/work out romantic feelings. One of my high school students wrote an astute essay on how her boy-band crushes did just that.",
"Having crushes developed when people rarely met others outside their clan/tribe/whatever. Technology has tricked our brains into thinking it knows p... | 3 | [
"Safe distance to experience/practice/work out romantic feelings. One of my high school students wrote an astute essay on how her boy-band crushes did just that.",
"Having crushes developed when people rarely met others outside their clan/tribe/whatever. Technology has tricked our brains into thinking it knows p... | 3 | question: what are the psychological benefits of having a crush on someone you've never met ie why do they happen? | answer: Having crushes developed when people rarely met others outside their clan/tribe/whatever. Technology has tricked our brains into thinking it knows people we've never met (you can see extreme examples of this in obsessive fans). So, when someone appeals to you and your brain thinks it knows them, a crush can de... |
8b8ayy | why breathing out doesn’t work when we’re choking ? | Ever drink a beverage with a straw that has solid chunks of stuff like fruit or bobas in it? If it's an extremely tight fit, it takes a LOT of force to blow or suck the object through. If there's air gaps around the object in the straw, it's much easier to pull it through.In short, if something's wedged in your airway,... | [
"Ever drink a beverage with a straw that has solid chunks of stuff like fruit or bobas in it? If it's an extremely tight fit, it takes a LOT of force to blow or suck the object through. If there's air gaps around the object in the straw, it's much easier to pull it through.\n\nIn short, if something's wedged in you... | 3 | [
"Ever drink a beverage with a straw that has solid chunks of stuff like fruit or bobas in it? If it's an extremely tight fit, it takes a LOT of force to blow or suck the object through. If there's air gaps around the object in the straw, it's much easier to pull it through.\n\nIn short, if something's wedged in you... | 1 | question: why breathing out doesn’t work when we’re choking ? | answer: Ever drink a beverage with a straw that has solid chunks of stuff like fruit or bobas in it? If it's an extremely tight fit, it takes a LOT of force to blow or suck the object through. If there's air gaps around the object in the straw, it's much easier to pull it through.In short, if something's wedged in your... |
5d94do | why is the us the only country, apart from liberia and burma, not to have adopted the international system of units? | The short answer about this is that the US *has* officially adopted it. But nobody wants to use it. There's no public will to actually change everything over to standard units, so that doesn't happen. But if you talk to scientists, or medical personnel, they will tell you that they use metric at work. | [
"Because that is not something that can be dictated as a country. The Federal government can adopt it for the purposes of the Federal government. Currently the Federal government is \"bilingual\" and you will see both imperial and metric units on labeled goods and such things as fall under the authority of the Fede... | 59 | [
"Because that is not something that can be dictated as a country. The Federal government can adopt it for the purposes of the Federal government. Currently the Federal government is \"bilingual\" and you will see both imperial and metric units on labeled goods and such things as fall under the authority of the Fede... | 37 | question: why is the us the only country, apart from liberia and burma, not to have adopted the international system of units? | answer: The short answer about this is that the US *has* officially adopted it. But nobody wants to use it. There's no public will to actually change everything over to standard units, so that doesn't happen. But if you talk to scientists, or medical personnel, they will tell you that they use metric at work. |
1ufnge | In medieval Europe, did anyone sell land and just the land? No familial/noble politics or servitude or military assistance involved. | Yes, frequently, but not always for cash. It's a myth of the middle ages that all land across Europe was tied to manorialism or to feudal relationships. Even the Burgundians found in George Duby's pioneering, massively influential thesis *La société aux XIe et XIIe siècles dans la région mâconnaise (1952)* have later b... | [
"Yes, frequently, but not always for cash. \n\nIt's a myth of the middle ages that all land across Europe was tied to manorialism or to feudal relationships. Even the Burgundians found in George Duby's pioneering, massively influential thesis *La société aux XIe et XIIe siècles dans la région mâconnaise (1952)* hav... | 1 | [
"Yes, frequently, but not always for cash. \n\nIt's a myth of the middle ages that all land across Europe was tied to manorialism or to feudal relationships. Even the Burgundians found in George Duby's pioneering, massively influential thesis *La société aux XIe et XIIe siècles dans la région mâconnaise (1952)* hav... | 1 | question: In medieval Europe, did anyone sell land and just the land? No familial/noble politics or servitude or military assistance involved. | answer: Yes, frequently, but not always for cash. It's a myth of the middle ages that all land across Europe was tied to manorialism or to feudal relationships. Even the Burgundians found in George Duby's pioneering, massively influential thesis *La société aux XIe et XIIe siècles dans la région mâconnaise (1952)* have... |
38v4vr | why this unremarkable video has over 100 million views | > Comments disabledCould probably be from the hate, or to hide up the buying views/subscribers. When you buy views/subscribers you get comments on your videos advertising the same service. | [
" > Comments disabled\n\nCould probably be from the hate, or to hide up the buying views/subscribers. When you buy views/subscribers you get comments on your videos advertising the same service."
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5mdqhe | if a nuclear missile is launched, why can't someone just shoot it down while it is still high in the air? | Conceptually that is possible. However most of the time when we talk about "nuclear missiles" we are referring to the concept of an "ICBM" or intercontinental ballistic missile.That type of missile fires between continents which means that its most vulnerable time, when it it is first launching, happens deep inside the... | [
"Conceptually that is possible. However most of the time when we talk about \"nuclear missiles\" we are referring to the concept of an \"ICBM\" or intercontinental ballistic missile.\n\nThat type of missile fires between continents which means that its most vulnerable time, when it it is first launching, happens de... | 6 | [
"Conceptually that is possible. However most of the time when we talk about \"nuclear missiles\" we are referring to the concept of an \"ICBM\" or intercontinental ballistic missile.\n\nThat type of missile fires between continents which means that its most vulnerable time, when it it is first launching, happens de... | 1 | question: if a nuclear missile is launched, why can't someone just shoot it down while it is still high in the air? | answer: Conceptually that is possible. However most of the time when we talk about "nuclear missiles" we are referring to the concept of an "ICBM" or intercontinental ballistic missile.That type of missile fires between continents which means that its most vulnerable time, when it it is first launching, happens deep in... |
5kggms | What has made solar energy so much more expensive in the past, and what developments are most important to further reduce the cost in the future? | A large reduction in the cost came from the price of the active material used in the cells. The industry has traditionally been dominated by silicon panels and creating high quality crystalline silicon had been a pretty expensive process. What happened in recent years is summarized [in this chart](_URL_4_). As the prod... | [
"A large reduction in the cost came from the price of the active material used in the cells. The industry has traditionally been dominated by silicon panels and creating high quality crystalline silicon had been a pretty expensive process. What happened in recent years is summarized [in this chart](_URL_4_). As the... | 31 | [
"A large reduction in the cost came from the price of the active material used in the cells. The industry has traditionally been dominated by silicon panels and creating high quality crystalline silicon had been a pretty expensive process. What happened in recent years is summarized [in this chart](_URL_4_). As the... | 12 | question: What has made solar energy so much more expensive in the past, and what developments are most important to further reduce the cost in the future? | answer: A large reduction in the cost came from the price of the active material used in the cells. The industry has traditionally been dominated by silicon panels and creating high quality crystalline silicon had been a pretty expensive process. What happened in recent years is summarized [in this chart](_URL_4_). As ... |
1jo5e3 | how come that electric trains work with a single overhead wire? | Usually on such systems, the output runs through the rails. So, AC comes in through the wire, activates the windings on the traction motors, and then exits through the metal wheels to the rails. The rails themselves are usually welded or bolted together, so a continuous circuit can be made.Another option is to have a "... | [
"The rails are the other pole.",
"Usually on such systems, the output runs through the rails. \n\nSo, AC comes in through the wire, activates the windings on the traction motors, and then exits through the metal wheels to the rails. The rails themselves are usually welded or bolted together, so a continuous circu... | 4 | [
"Usually on such systems, the output runs through the rails. \n\nSo, AC comes in through the wire, activates the windings on the traction motors, and then exits through the metal wheels to the rails. The rails themselves are usually welded or bolted together, so a continuous circuit can be made.\n\nAnother option i... | 1 | question: how come that electric trains work with a single overhead wire? | answer: Usually on such systems, the output runs through the rails. So, AC comes in through the wire, activates the windings on the traction motors, and then exits through the metal wheels to the rails. The rails themselves are usually welded or bolted together, so a continuous circuit can be made.Another option is to ... |
7qw5lh | "It belongs in a museum!" is a well-known phrase from Indiana Jones. In reality, are museums the best places to keep artefacts of archaeological significance? How did public museums become the de facto place to store such artifacts? | In regards to your first question, the reasons fall into two groups: for the good of the object, and to facilitate learning from that object.1) Museums are the best place for them for the same reason it's better to hire an electrician than to wire your house yourself. You might do it right, but do you really want to ta... | [
"In regards to your first question, the reasons fall into two groups: for the good of the object, and to facilitate learning from that object.\n\n1) Museums are the best place for them for the same reason it's better to hire an electrician than to wire your house yourself. You might do it right, but do you really w... | 2 | [
"In regards to your first question, the reasons fall into two groups: for the good of the object, and to facilitate learning from that object.\n\n1) Museums are the best place for them for the same reason it's better to hire an electrician than to wire your house yourself. You might do it right, but do you really w... | 2 | question: "It belongs in a museum!" is a well-known phrase from Indiana Jones. In reality, are museums the best places to keep artefacts of archaeological significance? How did public museums become the de facto place to store such artifacts? | answer: In regards to your first question, the reasons fall into two groups: for the good of the object, and to facilitate learning from that object.1) Museums are the best place for them for the same reason it's better to hire an electrician than to wire your house yourself. You might do it right, but do you really wa... |
28choz | Why did Russia aid Ethiopia in the First Italo-Abyssinian War? | Many countries sought to send military missions to study not only modern fighting, but also fighting in different cultures, different terrain and different climates. Sweden and Turkey also had no interests in the region after ww1, yet both sent military missions during the 20s and 30s to Ethiopia.What was in it for Rus... | [
"Many countries sought to send military missions to study not only modern fighting, but also fighting in different cultures, different terrain and different climates. Sweden and Turkey also had no interests in the region after ww1, yet both sent military missions during the 20s and 30s to Ethiopia.\n\nWhat was in i... | 1 | [
"Many countries sought to send military missions to study not only modern fighting, but also fighting in different cultures, different terrain and different climates. Sweden and Turkey also had no interests in the region after ww1, yet both sent military missions during the 20s and 30s to Ethiopia.\n\nWhat was in i... | 1 | question: Why did Russia aid Ethiopia in the First Italo-Abyssinian War? | answer: Many countries sought to send military missions to study not only modern fighting, but also fighting in different cultures, different terrain and different climates. Sweden and Turkey also had no interests in the region after ww1, yet both sent military missions during the 20s and 30s to Ethiopia.What was in it... |
flul08 | what happens when you've had a disease and you've got immunity are you still a carrier? | In most cases, if you're immune, you'll eliminate the germs from your system. But this is not true for every disease. Chicken pox, for instance, stays in the body forever. And sometimes people become carriers for diseases that normally don't act that way. Mary Mallon, known to history as Typhoid Mary, carried bacte... | [
"In most cases, if you're immune, you'll eliminate the germs from your system. But this is not true for every disease. Chicken pox, for instance, stays in the body forever. And sometimes people become carriers for diseases that normally don't act that way. Mary Mallon, known to history as Typhoid Mary, carried ... | 8 | [
"In most cases, if you're immune, you'll eliminate the germs from your system. But this is not true for every disease. Chicken pox, for instance, stays in the body forever. And sometimes people become carriers for diseases that normally don't act that way. Mary Mallon, known to history as Typhoid Mary, carried ... | 4 | question: what happens when you've had a disease and you've got immunity are you still a carrier? | answer: In most cases, if you're immune, you'll eliminate the germs from your system. But this is not true for every disease. Chicken pox, for instance, stays in the body forever. And sometimes people become carriers for diseases that normally don't act that way. Mary Mallon, known to history as Typhoid Mary, carri... |
5bazft | how do websites like g2a, sell games at cheaper prices and still make money? | Fraud. Stolen credit cards are used to buy the keys, the keys get sold to third party websites who sell them to consumers. | [
"Fraud. Stolen credit cards are used to buy the keys, the keys get sold to third party websites who sell them to consumers.",
"G2A works as a marketplace, allowing users to sell and buy game keys.\n\nG2A sells games at steep discounts, allowing high volume, and buys game keys for a small amount. They also take... | 3 | [
"Fraud. Stolen credit cards are used to buy the keys, the keys get sold to third party websites who sell them to consumers."
] | 1 | question: how do websites like g2a, sell games at cheaper prices and still make money? | answer: Fraud. Stolen credit cards are used to buy the keys, the keys get sold to third party websites who sell them to consumers. |
pqovd | What is the biochemical process behind "feeling nervous"? | You're right about the adrenaline. Although "feeling nervous" is not exactly the same as a fear response, it is very similar to the fight or flight response in that your brain feels that you are in a potentially compromising situation. When you recall a memory of a particularly uncomfortable situation for example, a r... | [
"You're right about the adrenaline. Although \"feeling nervous\" is not exactly the same as a fear response, it is very similar to the fight or flight response in that your brain feels that you are in a potentially compromising situation. When you recall a memory of a particularly uncomfortable situation for examp... | 3 | [] | 0 | question: What is the biochemical process behind "feeling nervous"? | answer: You're right about the adrenaline. Although "feeling nervous" is not exactly the same as a fear response, it is very similar to the fight or flight response in that your brain feels that you are in a potentially compromising situation. When you recall a memory of a particularly uncomfortable situation for exam... |
18l0lg | What happened to a Roman slave if his master was killed or exiled? | He was still technically a Slave ( Property) and given as property to the heir in a will. It would take a manumission ceremony in public for the slave to be free. He wasn't killed as far as I know like you would find in other more ancient civilizations. Once a Slave in the roman sense you were a Slave for life for the ... | [
"He was still technically a Slave ( Property) and given as property to the heir in a will. It would take a manumission ceremony in public for the slave to be free. He wasn't killed as far as I know like you would find in other more ancient civilizations. Once a Slave in the roman sense you were a Slave for life for... | 3 | [
"He was still technically a Slave ( Property) and given as property to the heir in a will. It would take a manumission ceremony in public for the slave to be free. He wasn't killed as far as I know like you would find in other more ancient civilizations. Once a Slave in the roman sense you were a Slave for life for... | 3 | question: What happened to a Roman slave if his master was killed or exiled? | answer: He was still technically a Slave ( Property) and given as property to the heir in a will. It would take a manumission ceremony in public for the slave to be free. He wasn't killed as far as I know like you would find in other more ancient civilizations. Once a Slave in the roman sense you were a Slave for life ... |
snu9u | What would our solar system look like from 2 light years away? | Small. Jupiter would have an apparent magnitude of approximately 21 with an angular separation of 8 arcseconds. It would require a very sensitive instrument to see it at all. The sun would still be visible at an apparent magnitude of -1.23, that is close to how bright Jupiter is in the night sky. | [
"Small. Jupiter would have an apparent magnitude of approximately 21 with an angular separation of 8 arcseconds. It would require a very sensitive instrument to see it at all. The sun would still be visible at an apparent magnitude of -1.23, that is close to how bright Jupiter is in the night sky.",
"The solar sy... | 2 | [
"Small. Jupiter would have an apparent magnitude of approximately 21 with an angular separation of 8 arcseconds. It would require a very sensitive instrument to see it at all. The sun would still be visible at an apparent magnitude of -1.23, that is close to how bright Jupiter is in the night sky.",
"The solar sy... | 2 | question: What would our solar system look like from 2 light years away? | answer: Small. Jupiter would have an apparent magnitude of approximately 21 with an angular separation of 8 arcseconds. It would require a very sensitive instrument to see it at all. The sun would still be visible at an apparent magnitude of -1.23, that is close to how bright Jupiter is in the night sky. |
66rcmw | How entangled particles(electrons/photons) are created? And does any natural process is cosmos yield entangled particles? | Lots of physical processes lead to entangled particles, for example decays. When a particle decays, angular momentum must be conserved. So you can have entanglement in the spin states of the decay products, for example. | [
"Lots of physical processes lead to entangled particles, for example decays. When a particle decays, angular momentum must be conserved. So you can have entanglement in the spin states of the decay products, for example."
] | 1 | [
"Lots of physical processes lead to entangled particles, for example decays. When a particle decays, angular momentum must be conserved. So you can have entanglement in the spin states of the decay products, for example."
] | 1 | question: How entangled particles(electrons/photons) are created? And does any natural process is cosmos yield entangled particles? | answer: Lots of physical processes lead to entangled particles, for example decays. When a particle decays, angular momentum must be conserved. So you can have entanglement in the spin states of the decay products, for example. |
1j08h3 | Working on writing a post-WWII film and had a question about surplus aircraft... | Many planes were lined up in what we might call a boneyard today and left to be sold for scrap or parts. One of the most popular things to do was to take the Allison engines from a P-38 or the Rolls Royce Merlin engine from a P-51 and use it to make a speedboat, drag racer, or some other such form of ridiculousness pow... | [
"Many planes were lined up in what we might call a boneyard today and left to be sold for scrap or parts. One of the most popular things to do was to take the Allison engines from a P-38 or the Rolls Royce Merlin engine from a P-51 and use it to make a speedboat, drag racer, or some other such form of ridiculousnes... | 2 | [] | 0 | question: Working on writing a post-WWII film and had a question about surplus aircraft... | answer: Many planes were lined up in what we might call a boneyard today and left to be sold for scrap or parts. One of the most popular things to do was to take the Allison engines from a P-38 or the Rolls Royce Merlin engine from a P-51 and use it to make a speedboat, drag racer, or some other such form of ridiculous... |
2i8ja2 | what would we see from an explosion in space? | You don't get fireballs with explosions in space, but you still get the shockwave with the bonus of a lot less gravity so it doesn't slow down.If a space ship exploded, the fire part would be gone as soon as the oxygen was. Meanwhile, the ship would blow apart with all the little bits flying away in all directions, not... | [
"You don't get fireballs with explosions in space, but you still get the shockwave with the bonus of a lot less gravity so it doesn't slow down.\n\nIf a space ship exploded, the fire part would be gone as soon as the oxygen was. Meanwhile, the ship would blow apart with all the little bits flying away in all direct... | 3 | [
"You don't get fireballs with explosions in space, but you still get the shockwave with the bonus of a lot less gravity so it doesn't slow down.\n\nIf a space ship exploded, the fire part would be gone as soon as the oxygen was. Meanwhile, the ship would blow apart with all the little bits flying away in all direct... | 1 | question: what would we see from an explosion in space? | answer: You don't get fireballs with explosions in space, but you still get the shockwave with the bonus of a lot less gravity so it doesn't slow down.If a space ship exploded, the fire part would be gone as soon as the oxygen was. Meanwhile, the ship would blow apart with all the little bits flying away in all directi... |
1x7lrz | how when lifting weights, i lift until i don't have the strength, then 60 seconds later it's back. | Its called Momentary Muscle Failure. As your lifting weights, your cells use up its energy and oxygen. When you take the 60s break, your blood gets oxygen back to your muscle cells | [
"Its called Momentary Muscle Failure. As your lifting weights, your cells use up its energy and oxygen. When you take the 60s break, your blood gets oxygen back to your muscle cells",
"Your muscles are an extension of what you do with your lungs... Run on a treadmill at 10 or 12 speel or higher for however long y... | 2 | [
"Its called Momentary Muscle Failure. As your lifting weights, your cells use up its energy and oxygen. When you take the 60s break, your blood gets oxygen back to your muscle cells"
] | 1 | question: how when lifting weights, i lift until i don't have the strength, then 60 seconds later it's back. | answer: Its called Momentary Muscle Failure. As your lifting weights, your cells use up its energy and oxygen. When you take the 60s break, your blood gets oxygen back to your muscle cells |
6pk9cf | why do american cargo trucks have the engine sticking out in front of the driver whereas european trucks have the engine below the driver? | US laws have maximum trailer restrictions, EU has total length restrictions so it makes sense to have as short of a prime mover as possible so you can have a longer trailer. | [
"European trucks tend to have to get into smaller spaces inside older cities built before cars were invented. The engine below trucks otherwise known as *cab-over* are shorter and allow the drivers to maneuver better in tight spaces. ",
"The regulations for the maximum length includes the truck in the EU, so to ... | 3 | [
"European trucks tend to have to get into smaller spaces inside older cities built before cars were invented. The engine below trucks otherwise known as *cab-over* are shorter and allow the drivers to maneuver better in tight spaces. ",
"The regulations for the maximum length includes the truck in the EU, so to ... | 3 | question: why do american cargo trucks have the engine sticking out in front of the driver whereas european trucks have the engine below the driver? | answer: US laws have maximum trailer restrictions, EU has total length restrictions so it makes sense to have as short of a prime mover as possible so you can have a longer trailer. |
6auusu | what are the methods blood pressure can be measured without a sphygmomanometer? | You can perforate one artery and see how high the blood squirts.Now, seriously, that doctor just made it up. | [
"You can perforate one artery and see how high the blood squirts.\n\nNow, seriously, that doctor just made it up.",
"Arterial line monitoring, is often used for constant blood pressure monitoring... Except you typically only see it used in ICUs and theatre, not so much at the dentist (also you'd probably have not... | 2 | [
"You can perforate one artery and see how high the blood squirts.\n\nNow, seriously, that doctor just made it up."
] | 1 | question: what are the methods blood pressure can be measured without a sphygmomanometer? | answer: You can perforate one artery and see how high the blood squirts.Now, seriously, that doctor just made it up. |
zdnyw | Is there any science to the concept of 'Race' considering our current knowledge of genetics? | Once you start paying attention to genetics, any racial categories you might construct will have absolutely no relationship to the racial categories everyone is familiar with. Most of the 'races' you'd construct will be in Africa, all made up of people that would commonly be called 'black' in the US or Canada. That's ... | [
"\"Races\" are generally socio-political. There is no genetic marker that defines your race. Color of your skin, shape of your bones, thickness of your hair, sure, but that isn't enough for someone to determine your race by. ",
"Once you start paying attention to genetics, any racial categories you might construc... | 2 | [
"Once you start paying attention to genetics, any racial categories you might construct will have absolutely no relationship to the racial categories everyone is familiar with. Most of the 'races' you'd construct will be in Africa, all made up of people that would commonly be called 'black' in the US or Canada. \n... | 1 | question: Is there any science to the concept of 'Race' considering our current knowledge of genetics? | answer: Once you start paying attention to genetics, any racial categories you might construct will have absolutely no relationship to the racial categories everyone is familiar with. Most of the 'races' you'd construct will be in Africa, all made up of people that would commonly be called 'black' in the US or Canada.... |
6cqwv4 | is body language cultural, genetic, inherited and/or something else? | I would say 50/50. Laugh and clap seems to ve innate actions, while some gestures (Like the "yes" movement up and down with the head VS the "no movement) are cultural. For example the military salute isn't something innate, it's social construct to express order, loyalty and discipline even in a sarcastic way. But I do... | [
"I would say 50/50. Laugh and clap seems to ve innate actions, while some gestures (Like the \"yes\" movement up and down with the head VS the \"no movement) are cultural.\n\n For example the military salute isn't something innate, it's social construct to express order, loyalty and discipline even in a sarcastic w... | 2 | [] | 0 | question: is body language cultural, genetic, inherited and/or something else? | answer: I would say 50/50. Laugh and clap seems to ve innate actions, while some gestures (Like the "yes" movement up and down with the head VS the "no movement) are cultural. For example the military salute isn't something innate, it's social construct to express order, loyalty and discipline even in a sarcastic way. ... |
o2rxt | Why do tomatoes and eggs explode in the microwave? | Microwaves heat water. This produces steam. This produces pressure.Eggs and tomatoes do not have easy escape routes for the pressure.Boom. | [
"Microwaves heat the material just under the surface. Water expands as it heats up, especially once it boils. Both tomato skin and eggshell are non-porous, meaning that they won't let steam escape as it tries to expand. The result is that pressure builds up inside the tomato/egg until the skin/shell can't contain i... | 3 | [
"Microwaves heat the material just under the surface. Water expands as it heats up, especially once it boils. Both tomato skin and eggshell are non-porous, meaning that they won't let steam escape as it tries to expand. The result is that pressure builds up inside the tomato/egg until the skin/shell can't contain i... | 3 | question: Why do tomatoes and eggs explode in the microwave? | answer: Microwaves heat water. This produces steam. This produces pressure.Eggs and tomatoes do not have easy escape routes for the pressure.Boom. |
9qcogy | If hitler was arrested what crimes would he be charged for? | *Borrowing from a previous answer I have written, with some minor addendum*So obviously, we can't *know* what would happen, but as has been noted by several mods, we can say what was discussed in the event that Hitler was captured. In the tome "*What If?*", Roger Spiller's chapter, "The Führer in the Dock", focuses on ... | [
"*Borrowing from a previous answer I have written, with some minor addendum*\n\nSo obviously, we can't *know* what would happen, but as has been noted by several mods, we can say what was discussed in the event that Hitler was captured. In the tome \"*What If?*\", Roger Spiller's chapter, \"The Führer in the Dock\"... | 1 | [
"*Borrowing from a previous answer I have written, with some minor addendum*\n\nSo obviously, we can't *know* what would happen, but as has been noted by several mods, we can say what was discussed in the event that Hitler was captured. In the tome \"*What If?*\", Roger Spiller's chapter, \"The Führer in the Dock\"... | 1 | question: If hitler was arrested what crimes would he be charged for? | answer: *Borrowing from a previous answer I have written, with some minor addendum*So obviously, we can't *know* what would happen, but as has been noted by several mods, we can say what was discussed in the event that Hitler was captured. In the tome "*What If?*", Roger Spiller's chapter, "The Führer in the Dock", foc... |
k6ok6 | Assuming the Many-Worlds theory of quantum mechanics is correct, how varied can the different universes be on a macroscopic level? | [Read this](_URL_0_), and let me know what questions you have. Essentially, if you're making your decisions based on quantum measurements, then perhaps. I don't know the level of "quantum measurements" that occur in the brain (I also don't think there's a consensus on this issue, but it seems that a lot of people lean ... | [
"[Read this](_URL_0_), and let me know what questions you have. Essentially, if you're making your decisions based on quantum measurements, then perhaps. I don't know the level of \"quantum measurements\" that occur in the brain (I also don't think there's a consensus on this issue, but it seems that a lot of peopl... | 2 | [] | 0 | question: Assuming the Many-Worlds theory of quantum mechanics is correct, how varied can the different universes be on a macroscopic level? | answer: [Read this](_URL_0_), and let me know what questions you have. Essentially, if you're making your decisions based on quantum measurements, then perhaps. I don't know the level of "quantum measurements" that occur in the brain (I also don't think there's a consensus on this issue, but it seems that a lot of peop... |
50bb1i | Why were so many UN and US prisoners killed by China and North Korea during the Korean War? | Look at the Korean War in two parts - pre-China and post-China.Pre-China, the North Koreans were quite vicious. They did execute prisoners that had been captured and bound. They were fighting a war that was both fast and political. The speed meant that they weren't ready to house prisoners, so they had no other choice ... | [
"Look at the Korean War in two parts - pre-China and post-China.\n\nPre-China, the North Koreans were quite vicious. They did execute prisoners that had been captured and bound. They were fighting a war that was both fast and political. The speed meant that they weren't ready to house prisoners, so they had no othe... | 2 | [
"Look at the Korean War in two parts - pre-China and post-China.\n\nPre-China, the North Koreans were quite vicious. They did execute prisoners that had been captured and bound. They were fighting a war that was both fast and political. The speed meant that they weren't ready to house prisoners, so they had no othe... | 1 | question: Why were so many UN and US prisoners killed by China and North Korea during the Korean War? | answer: Look at the Korean War in two parts - pre-China and post-China.Pre-China, the North Koreans were quite vicious. They did execute prisoners that had been captured and bound. They were fighting a war that was both fast and political. The speed meant that they weren't ready to house prisoners, so they had no other... |
3pw2y9 | why/how can states simply ignore the supreme court's rulings? | Alabama had laws on the books banning interracial marriage until the 2000's, but it didn't really matter since those laws weren't actually enforced. It could be a similar situation with those states where they recognize that they can't do it but don't want to bother actually repealing the law.Another possibility is tha... | [
"Alabama had laws on the books banning interracial marriage until the 2000's, but it didn't really matter since those laws weren't actually enforced. It could be a similar situation with those states where they recognize that they can't do it but don't want to bother actually repealing the law.\n\nAnother possibili... | 4 | [
"Alabama had laws on the books banning interracial marriage until the 2000's, but it didn't really matter since those laws weren't actually enforced. It could be a similar situation with those states where they recognize that they can't do it but don't want to bother actually repealing the law.\n\nAnother possibili... | 2 | question: why/how can states simply ignore the supreme court's rulings? | answer: Alabama had laws on the books banning interracial marriage until the 2000's, but it didn't really matter since those laws weren't actually enforced. It could be a similar situation with those states where they recognize that they can't do it but don't want to bother actually repealing the law.Another possibilit... |
3esg2l | The Cold War was a time of incredible technological achievement. How did that directly impact ideas of national defense for both NATO and the Warsaw Pact? | I've forwarded your question to a colleague who is a specialist in this area. I too am very interested to know more. | [
"I've forwarded your question to a colleague who is a specialist in this area. I too am very interested to know more. "
] | 1 | [] | 0 | question: The Cold War was a time of incredible technological achievement. How did that directly impact ideas of national defense for both NATO and the Warsaw Pact? | answer: I've forwarded your question to a colleague who is a specialist in this area. I too am very interested to know more. |
45jyod | why do we get "addicted" to speed when driving fast? | When you're cruisin' down the highway, stuff is flying past at a constant speed. You don't have to worry about much aside from a random deer or person jumping out in front of you at the last possible second. But that almost never happens.Acceleration feels good, but that's over now. You are now acclimated to driving 12... | [
"When you're cruisin' down the highway, stuff is flying past at a constant speed. You don't have to worry about much aside from a random deer or person jumping out in front of you at the last possible second. But that almost never happens.\n\nAcceleration feels good, but that's over now. You are now acclimated to d... | 1 | [
"When you're cruisin' down the highway, stuff is flying past at a constant speed. You don't have to worry about much aside from a random deer or person jumping out in front of you at the last possible second. But that almost never happens.\n\nAcceleration feels good, but that's over now. You are now acclimated to d... | 1 | question: why do we get "addicted" to speed when driving fast? | answer: When you're cruisin' down the highway, stuff is flying past at a constant speed. You don't have to worry about much aside from a random deer or person jumping out in front of you at the last possible second. But that almost never happens.Acceleration feels good, but that's over now. You are now acclimated to dr... |
39apoe | How did Singapore go from a "third world" country to a "first world" country in one generation? | Singapore sits on one the most important waterways in the world. The straits of Singapore and Malacca control trade through Asia to the Suez Canal and eventually Europe. By the time of independence it already had the third highest per capita income in Asia. The state led drive for industrialization and the establishmen... | [
"Singapore sits on one the most important waterways in the world. The straits of Singapore and Malacca control trade through Asia to the Suez Canal and eventually Europe. By the time of independence it already had the third highest per capita income in Asia. The state led drive for industrialization and the establi... | 4 | [
"Singapore sits on one the most important waterways in the world. The straits of Singapore and Malacca control trade through Asia to the Suez Canal and eventually Europe. By the time of independence it already had the third highest per capita income in Asia. The state led drive for industrialization and the establi... | 4 | question: How did Singapore go from a "third world" country to a "first world" country in one generation? | answer: Singapore sits on one the most important waterways in the world. The straits of Singapore and Malacca control trade through Asia to the Suez Canal and eventually Europe. By the time of independence it already had the third highest per capita income in Asia. The state led drive for industrialization and the esta... |
2qs5tb | In the early to mid 1800s, how common was it for Americans to be of mixed European and Native American ancestry? | I am extremely hesitant to attempt an answer to this question at all because of the extreme complexity, ambiguity, and modern relevance inherent in it. Different people, including myself, will give radically different answers to this question depending on their own inherent biases and cultural background. Compounding ... | [
"I am extremely hesitant to attempt an answer to this question at all because of the extreme complexity, ambiguity, and modern relevance inherent in it. Different people, including myself, will give radically different answers to this question depending on their own inherent biases and cultural background. Compoun... | 1 | [
"I am extremely hesitant to attempt an answer to this question at all because of the extreme complexity, ambiguity, and modern relevance inherent in it. Different people, including myself, will give radically different answers to this question depending on their own inherent biases and cultural background. Compoun... | 1 | question: In the early to mid 1800s, how common was it for Americans to be of mixed European and Native American ancestry? | answer: I am extremely hesitant to attempt an answer to this question at all because of the extreme complexity, ambiguity, and modern relevance inherent in it. Different people, including myself, will give radically different answers to this question depending on their own inherent biases and cultural background. Comp... |
51emid | Is there a correlation between childhood bedwetting and later stage pyschological and developmental problems? | At the time, enuresis may be associated with increased risk of psychiatric comorbidity (I'm getting mixed reports on that point.) Still, most children who wet the bed have no other psychiatric problems. Bedwetting, particularly in children who were previously dry, can be associated with significant stressors, which wou... | [
"At the time, enuresis may be associated with increased risk of psychiatric comorbidity (I'm getting mixed reports on that point.) Still, most children who wet the bed have no other psychiatric problems. Bedwetting, particularly in children who were previously dry, can be associated with significant stressors, whic... | 1 | [] | 0 | question: Is there a correlation between childhood bedwetting and later stage pyschological and developmental problems? | answer: At the time, enuresis may be associated with increased risk of psychiatric comorbidity (I'm getting mixed reports on that point.) Still, most children who wet the bed have no other psychiatric problems. Bedwetting, particularly in children who were previously dry, can be associated with significant stressors, w... |
4tuvzs | How do astronauts and spacecraft protect against the radiation of the Van Allen Radiation Belts? | By traveling through them very quickly! On Apollo missions, the astronauts spent less than an hour passing through the belts and used trajectories specifically designed (in part by Dr. Van Allen himself) to minimize exposure. For other spacecraft like satellites and the ISS, we usually either put them in orbit below th... | [
"By traveling through them very quickly! On Apollo missions, the astronauts spent less than an hour passing through the belts and used trajectories specifically designed (in part by Dr. Van Allen himself) to minimize exposure. \n\nFor other spacecraft like satellites and the ISS, we usually either put them in orbit... | 1 | [] | 0 | question: How do astronauts and spacecraft protect against the radiation of the Van Allen Radiation Belts? | answer: By traveling through them very quickly! On Apollo missions, the astronauts spent less than an hour passing through the belts and used trajectories specifically designed (in part by Dr. Van Allen himself) to minimize exposure. For other spacecraft like satellites and the ISS, we usually either put them in orbit ... |
d6pg7w | Does the moon have a fine line where the light side and the dark side meet? Or does it gradually get darker? | So unlike the Earth, the Moon has obviously no atmosphere. While you might expect that the lack of atmosphere produces a sharper boundary between day and night, there is still a quite fuzzy boundary. There are two reasons for this:- First of all, as you get closer to the boundary, the sunlight hits the surface at a dec... | [
"So unlike the Earth, the Moon has obviously no atmosphere. While you might expect that the lack of atmosphere produces a sharper boundary between day and night, there is still a quite fuzzy boundary. There are two reasons for this:\n\n- First of all, as you get closer to the boundary, the sunlight hits the surface... | 2 | [
"So unlike the Earth, the Moon has obviously no atmosphere. While you might expect that the lack of atmosphere produces a sharper boundary between day and night, there is still a quite fuzzy boundary. There are two reasons for this:\n\n- First of all, as you get closer to the boundary, the sunlight hits the surface... | 2 | question: Does the moon have a fine line where the light side and the dark side meet? Or does it gradually get darker? | answer: So unlike the Earth, the Moon has obviously no atmosphere. While you might expect that the lack of atmosphere produces a sharper boundary between day and night, there is still a quite fuzzy boundary. There are two reasons for this:- First of all, as you get closer to the boundary, the sunlight hits the surface ... |
cixmqf | why are some websites/articles always the first to come up when using a search engine when there are so many others? | There are factors that go into this. Some of them are Recency, total amount of people that searched something similar and ended up clicking on that, where your ip says you are from, and most important, whether or not someone paid to make that happen. | [
"There are factors that go into this. Some of them are Recency, total amount of people that searched something similar and ended up clicking on that, where your ip says you are from, and most important, whether or not someone paid to make that happen.",
"Each search engine builds a secret algorithm for deciding t... | 3 | [
"There are factors that go into this. Some of them are Recency, total amount of people that searched something similar and ended up clicking on that, where your ip says you are from, and most important, whether or not someone paid to make that happen."
] | 1 | question: why are some websites/articles always the first to come up when using a search engine when there are so many others? | answer: There are factors that go into this. Some of them are Recency, total amount of people that searched something similar and ended up clicking on that, where your ip says you are from, and most important, whether or not someone paid to make that happen. |
6gb1yx | why when you miss somebody can you physically feel it in your chest? | It's called *heartache.*_URL_2__URL_0__URL_4__URL_5__URL_3__URL_1_ | [
"It's called *heartache.*\n\n_URL_2_\n\n_URL_0_\n\n_URL_4_\n\n_URL_5_\n\n_URL_3_\n\n_URL_1_"
] | 1 | [] | 0 | question: why when you miss somebody can you physically feel it in your chest? | answer: It's called *heartache.*_URL_2__URL_0__URL_4__URL_5__URL_3__URL_1_ |
2ikx3p | How long can a human live? | What do you mean by ideal conditions though? Everything you do ages you, even completely "natural" healthy foods might have trace amounts of carcinogens that can slowly build up in your body and cause cancer. There are so many unknown environmental factors that are affecting your body that it is impossible to say what ... | [
"What do you mean by ideal conditions though? Everything you do ages you, even completely \"natural\" healthy foods might have trace amounts of carcinogens that can slowly build up in your body and cause cancer. There are so many unknown environmental factors that are affecting your body that it is impossible to sa... | 3 | [
"What do you mean by ideal conditions though? Everything you do ages you, even completely \"natural\" healthy foods might have trace amounts of carcinogens that can slowly build up in your body and cause cancer. There are so many unknown environmental factors that are affecting your body that it is impossible to sa... | 2 | question: How long can a human live? | answer: What do you mean by ideal conditions though? Everything you do ages you, even completely "natural" healthy foods might have trace amounts of carcinogens that can slowly build up in your body and cause cancer. There are so many unknown environmental factors that are affecting your body that it is impossible to s... |
q46z1 | How chaotic, if at all, was the process of writing a letter or sending a message to someone in a different country in the 19th century and earlier? | Here's a tidbit from getting mail back from the exploration expeditions in the late 1700s and early 1800s back from, say, Africa, or at least Mungo Park did this when he set out looking for the Niger and many others under Joseph Banks did the same. On the back of these letters, they'd say that whoever delivered this ba... | [
"Here's a tidbit from getting mail back from the exploration expeditions in the late 1700s and early 1800s back from, say, Africa, or at least Mungo Park did this when he set out looking for the Niger and many others under Joseph Banks did the same. On the back of these letters, they'd say that whoever delivered th... | 1 | [
"Here's a tidbit from getting mail back from the exploration expeditions in the late 1700s and early 1800s back from, say, Africa, or at least Mungo Park did this when he set out looking for the Niger and many others under Joseph Banks did the same. On the back of these letters, they'd say that whoever delivered th... | 1 | question: How chaotic, if at all, was the process of writing a letter or sending a message to someone in a different country in the 19th century and earlier? | answer: Here's a tidbit from getting mail back from the exploration expeditions in the late 1700s and early 1800s back from, say, Africa, or at least Mungo Park did this when he set out looking for the Niger and many others under Joseph Banks did the same. On the back of these letters, they'd say that whoever delivered... |
5dmhck | glass and ice. | 1) your house is warm, and hence the glass is warmed as well. Frost won't form on a warm surface, since the ice would just melt. your car sits outside all night and the glass cools down, allowing ice to form on it.2) your house windows CAN condensate and freeze on the inside if it is cold enough outside, IF they ar... | [
"1) your house is warm, and hence the glass is warmed as well. Frost won't form on a warm surface, since the ice would just melt. your car sits outside all night and the glass cools down, allowing ice to form on it.\n\n2) your house windows CAN condensate and freeze on the inside if it is cold enough outside, I... | 1 | [] | 0 | question: glass and ice. | answer: 1) your house is warm, and hence the glass is warmed as well. Frost won't form on a warm surface, since the ice would just melt. your car sits outside all night and the glass cools down, allowing ice to form on it.2) your house windows CAN condensate and freeze on the inside if it is cold enough outside, IF... |
30xtrc | Are all alpha-Aminoacids part of Protein? | There are 21 to 23 proteinogenic amino acids coded for by genes, and they all happen to be alpha-amino acids. There are many other kinds of amino acids, some of which can still find their way onto proteins. Beta-alanine, a beta-amino acid, is made from uracil via 3-ureidopropionic acid. Phosphopantetheine and coenzyme ... | [
"There are 21 to 23 proteinogenic amino acids coded for by genes, and they all happen to be alpha-amino acids. There are many other kinds of amino acids, some of which can still find their way onto proteins. Beta-alanine, a beta-amino acid, is made from uracil via 3-ureidopropionic acid. Phosphopantetheine and coen... | 1 | [] | 0 | question: Are all alpha-Aminoacids part of Protein? | answer: There are 21 to 23 proteinogenic amino acids coded for by genes, and they all happen to be alpha-amino acids. There are many other kinds of amino acids, some of which can still find their way onto proteins. Beta-alanine, a beta-amino acid, is made from uracil via 3-ureidopropionic acid. Phosphopantetheine and c... |
igs67 | Where is energy stored in the human body for short term use? | The body stores a polymerized form of glucose called [glycogen](_URL_0_) in the liver and the muscles. When the blood glucose level drops, the glycogen can be broken down into glucose and used. | [
"Individual cells produce ATP (usable energy for our bodies) from glucose (obviously from what we ingest) in the mitochondria. My understanding is that this is a continual process, and the difference between running for 45 minutes at a constant jog and standing still for 45 minutes isn't that enormous for our bodie... | 4 | [
"Individual cells produce ATP (usable energy for our bodies) from glucose (obviously from what we ingest) in the mitochondria. My understanding is that this is a continual process, and the difference between running for 45 minutes at a constant jog and standing still for 45 minutes isn't that enormous for our bodie... | 2 | question: Where is energy stored in the human body for short term use? | answer: The body stores a polymerized form of glucose called [glycogen](_URL_0_) in the liver and the muscles. When the blood glucose level drops, the glycogen can be broken down into glucose and used. |
5jv7ca | I once heard anecdotally that dishes like casseroles became popular in America during the Great Depression due to how cheap they were to make. Is this true? Also, are their any other foods that became popular due to the financial constraints of the era that are still common today? | In many ways, a lot of local cuisine is inspired by financial necessity - after all, the local speciality is usually something very available in the area, and so cheap because of supply and demand.I'm researching the Victorians atm, and [these](_URL_0_) [books](_URL_1_) tell me that stews, casseroles and soups were ext... | [
"In many ways, a lot of local cuisine is inspired by financial necessity - after all, the local speciality is usually something very available in the area, and so cheap because of supply and demand.\n\nI'm researching the Victorians atm, and [these](_URL_0_) [books](_URL_1_) tell me that stews, casseroles and soups... | 2 | [
"In many ways, a lot of local cuisine is inspired by financial necessity - after all, the local speciality is usually something very available in the area, and so cheap because of supply and demand.\n\nI'm researching the Victorians atm, and [these](_URL_0_) [books](_URL_1_) tell me that stews, casseroles and soups... | 2 | question: I once heard anecdotally that dishes like casseroles became popular in America during the Great Depression due to how cheap they were to make. Is this true? Also, are their any other foods that became popular due to the financial constraints of the era that are still common today? | answer: In many ways, a lot of local cuisine is inspired by financial necessity - after all, the local speciality is usually something very available in the area, and so cheap because of supply and demand.I'm researching the Victorians atm, and [these](_URL_0_) [books](_URL_1_) tell me that stews, casseroles and soups ... |
cthup0 | What was the basis of statehood in medieval Europe? | If we are speaking about the period 800-1200, i.e. Middle High Ages, with an unspecified territory within Christian Europe, then the statement is more or less correct (although partially due to its vagueness). Many European states in that period were patrimonial monarchies, meaning that in theory, the entire state was ... | [
"If we are speaking about the period 800-1200, i.e. Middle High Ages, with an unspecified territory within Christian Europe, then the statement is more or less correct (although partially due to its vagueness). Many European states in that period were patrimonial monarchies, meaning that in theory, the entire state... | 1 | [
"If we are speaking about the period 800-1200, i.e. Middle High Ages, with an unspecified territory within Christian Europe, then the statement is more or less correct (although partially due to its vagueness). Many European states in that period were patrimonial monarchies, meaning that in theory, the entire state... | 1 | question: What was the basis of statehood in medieval Europe? | answer: If we are speaking about the period 800-1200, i.e. Middle High Ages, with an unspecified territory within Christian Europe, then the statement is more or less correct (although partially due to its vagueness). Many European states in that period were patrimonial monarchies, meaning that in theory, the entire st... |
4g1gso | In world War 2, why was so much of the Pacific fleet docked on Hawaii, and not spread out or at sea? | Essentially it was just timing. Generally the Battleline would spend part of each week at sea conducting drills by squadrons.However the schedule left all 3 in Pearl that weekend. That also meant their attached escorts of cruisers and destroyers were also at home. However while large portions were in Port large portion... | [
"Essentially it was just timing. Generally the Battleline would spend part of each week at sea conducting drills by squadrons.\n\nHowever the schedule left all 3 in Pearl that weekend. That also meant their attached escorts of cruisers and destroyers were also at home. \n\nHowever while large portions were in Port ... | 1 | [] | 0 | question: In world War 2, why was so much of the Pacific fleet docked on Hawaii, and not spread out or at sea? | answer: Essentially it was just timing. Generally the Battleline would spend part of each week at sea conducting drills by squadrons.However the schedule left all 3 in Pearl that weekend. That also meant their attached escorts of cruisers and destroyers were also at home. However while large portions were in Port large... |
whwo5 | is there a reason land masses seem to get thinner towards their southern portions? | I think this can best be explained by looking at the plate boundaries, in particular the mid-Atlantic ridge. This is more-or-less North-South trending. The eastern side of the Pacific is the same. This is what has defined the shape of continents in part. The real reason that it appears this way is most likely coincide... | [
"I think this can best be explained by looking at the plate boundaries, in particular the mid-Atlantic ridge. This is more-or-less North-South trending. The eastern side of the Pacific is the same. This is what has defined the shape of continents in part. \nThe real reason that it appears this way is most likely c... | 12 | [
"I think this can best be explained by looking at the plate boundaries, in particular the mid-Atlantic ridge. This is more-or-less North-South trending. The eastern side of the Pacific is the same. This is what has defined the shape of continents in part. \nThe real reason that it appears this way is most likely c... | 7 | question: is there a reason land masses seem to get thinner towards their southern portions? | answer: I think this can best be explained by looking at the plate boundaries, in particular the mid-Atlantic ridge. This is more-or-less North-South trending. The eastern side of the Pacific is the same. This is what has defined the shape of continents in part. The real reason that it appears this way is most likely ... |
xodk0 | What is happening medically when I get red-eye/dry eye when smoking cannabis? Also, is there any effect on my ocular health if I'm wearing my contacts when I experience red eye? | cannabis lowers intraocular pressure causing the blood vessels in your eye to engorge with blood. | [
"cannabis lowers intraocular pressure causing the blood vessels in your eye to engorge with blood."
] | 1 | [
"cannabis lowers intraocular pressure causing the blood vessels in your eye to engorge with blood."
] | 1 | question: What is happening medically when I get red-eye/dry eye when smoking cannabis? Also, is there any effect on my ocular health if I'm wearing my contacts when I experience red eye? | answer: cannabis lowers intraocular pressure causing the blood vessels in your eye to engorge with blood. |
849z66 | why are some rocket engines only able to turn on and off a specific number of times? | Assuming you're referring to liquid engines, because solids can only be ignited once:It largely depends on the propellants used and the engine design. Some propellants need an external ignition source that can only be provided on the launch pad, or some other consumable that once it's used, means the engines can't be i... | [
"Assuming you're referring to liquid engines, because solids can only be ignited once:\n\nIt largely depends on the propellants used and the engine design. Some propellants need an external ignition source that can only be provided on the launch pad, or some other consumable that once it's used, means the engines c... | 1 | [
"Assuming you're referring to liquid engines, because solids can only be ignited once:\n\nIt largely depends on the propellants used and the engine design. Some propellants need an external ignition source that can only be provided on the launch pad, or some other consumable that once it's used, means the engines c... | 1 | question: why are some rocket engines only able to turn on and off a specific number of times? | answer: Assuming you're referring to liquid engines, because solids can only be ignited once:It largely depends on the propellants used and the engine design. Some propellants need an external ignition source that can only be provided on the launch pad, or some other consumable that once it's used, means the engines ca... |
26q0y7 | Why did Hitler so grossly underestimate the Soviet Union's war capability? | There were a number of reasons why Hitler and the Oberkommando of the Wehrmacht had underestimated Soviet troop strength and capabilities before the 22nd of June in 1941. First of all were the failures of intelligence to accurately produce a realistic estimate of enemy troop strength and their ability to recover said l... | [
"There were a number of reasons why Hitler and the Oberkommando of the Wehrmacht had underestimated Soviet troop strength and capabilities before the 22nd of June in 1941. First of all were the failures of intelligence to accurately produce a realistic estimate of enemy troop strength and their ability to recover s... | 1 | [
"There were a number of reasons why Hitler and the Oberkommando of the Wehrmacht had underestimated Soviet troop strength and capabilities before the 22nd of June in 1941. First of all were the failures of intelligence to accurately produce a realistic estimate of enemy troop strength and their ability to recover s... | 1 | question: Why did Hitler so grossly underestimate the Soviet Union's war capability? | answer: There were a number of reasons why Hitler and the Oberkommando of the Wehrmacht had underestimated Soviet troop strength and capabilities before the 22nd of June in 1941. First of all were the failures of intelligence to accurately produce a realistic estimate of enemy troop strength and their ability to recove... |
6wlw1v | what effect does opening a dam have on areas that are under heavy flooding? ex: houston | There are different kinds of dams, but generally speaking dams have a spillway, and they usually have floodgates as well. Spillways and floodgates are used to manage the water behind the dam in emergency situations, because you don't want the dam to fill up so much that water comes over the crest of the dam. So the dam... | [
"There are different kinds of dams, but generally speaking dams have a spillway, and they usually have floodgates as well. Spillways and floodgates are used to manage the water behind the dam in emergency situations, because you don't want the dam to fill up so much that water comes over the crest of the dam. \n\nS... | 2 | [] | 0 | question: what effect does opening a dam have on areas that are under heavy flooding? ex: houston | answer: There are different kinds of dams, but generally speaking dams have a spillway, and they usually have floodgates as well. Spillways and floodgates are used to manage the water behind the dam in emergency situations, because you don't want the dam to fill up so much that water comes over the crest of the dam. So... |
iu02q | Why does 5 hour energy contain 8000%+ vitamin B? | Since it is water-soluble, it just gets flushed out in your urine pretty quick. The whole process takes about... 5 hours! Which makes me wonder what kind of trickery those "6 hour power" guys are up to.Fat-soluble vitamins *can* accumulate. Too much of them can lead to [hypervitaminosis](_URL_0_) | [
"Since it is water-soluble, it just gets flushed out in your urine pretty quick. The whole process takes about... 5 hours! Which makes me wonder what kind of trickery those \"6 hour power\" guys are up to.\n\nFat-soluble vitamins *can* accumulate. Too much of them can lead to [hypervitaminosis](_URL_0_)",
"In ... | 11 | [
"Since it is water-soluble, it just gets flushed out in your urine pretty quick. The whole process takes about... 5 hours! Which makes me wonder what kind of trickery those \"6 hour power\" guys are up to.\n\nFat-soluble vitamins *can* accumulate. Too much of them can lead to [hypervitaminosis](_URL_0_)",
"In ... | 8 | question: Why does 5 hour energy contain 8000%+ vitamin B? | answer: Since it is water-soluble, it just gets flushed out in your urine pretty quick. The whole process takes about... 5 hours! Which makes me wonder what kind of trickery those "6 hour power" guys are up to.Fat-soluble vitamins *can* accumulate. Too much of them can lead to [hypervitaminosis](_URL_0_) |
c1mjkf | How/why was King Henry II of England a vassal of King Louis VII of France. How did this work in practice? | The Angevin Empire was not a country in the way that we view countries today. The modern notion of a country didn't begin until after the medieval era had ended.It's easier to understand the organisation of medieval kingdoms if you view them as companies instead of countries, and view the feudal system as a monetary sy... | [
"The Angevin Empire was not a country in the way that we view countries today. The modern notion of a country didn't begin until after the medieval era had ended.\n\nIt's easier to understand the organisation of medieval kingdoms if you view them as companies instead of countries, and view the feudal system as a mo... | 1 | [
"The Angevin Empire was not a country in the way that we view countries today. The modern notion of a country didn't begin until after the medieval era had ended.\n\nIt's easier to understand the organisation of medieval kingdoms if you view them as companies instead of countries, and view the feudal system as a mo... | 1 | question: How/why was King Henry II of England a vassal of King Louis VII of France. How did this work in practice? | answer: The Angevin Empire was not a country in the way that we view countries today. The modern notion of a country didn't begin until after the medieval era had ended.It's easier to understand the organisation of medieval kingdoms if you view them as companies instead of countries, and view the feudal system as a mon... |
7uiec0 | Some Ming Emperor were tolerant and supportive of Islam. How did they reconcile this with the Mandate of Heaven? | For some clarification, why do you think tolerance of Islam wouldn't be compatible with the Mandate of Heaven? The Mandate of Heaven was, by and large, a tool for establishing legitimacy for rulers. The Tang and Song were also tolerant of Islam (although the Tang did have some real difficulties with Buddhism). I'm a bi... | [
"For some clarification, why do you think tolerance of Islam wouldn't be compatible with the Mandate of Heaven? The Mandate of Heaven was, by and large, a tool for establishing legitimacy for rulers. The Tang and Song were also tolerant of Islam (although the Tang did have some real difficulties with Buddhism). I'm... | 2 | [
"For some clarification, why do you think tolerance of Islam wouldn't be compatible with the Mandate of Heaven? The Mandate of Heaven was, by and large, a tool for establishing legitimacy for rulers. The Tang and Song were also tolerant of Islam (although the Tang did have some real difficulties with Buddhism). I'm... | 2 | question: Some Ming Emperor were tolerant and supportive of Islam. How did they reconcile this with the Mandate of Heaven? | answer: For some clarification, why do you think tolerance of Islam wouldn't be compatible with the Mandate of Heaven? The Mandate of Heaven was, by and large, a tool for establishing legitimacy for rulers. The Tang and Song were also tolerant of Islam (although the Tang did have some real difficulties with Buddhism). ... |
6d3c1o | why does the government give tax incentives to married people and those with kids, but no incentives for single and childless people? | It is generally believed that people having kids is helpful to a society. It creates the next generation of consumers/taxpayers, for example. Having kids is also generally costly. The idea of tax benefits for people who have kids is that it represents an offset of the cost to the individual of having the kids, giving ... | [
"Think about it for a bit. You are increasing your purchasing costs, incentivizing family creation, and single people tend to have a higher available income if they are doing any sort of financial planning.",
"The other posters aren't wrong, but the answer is ultimately, \"Because the lobby for those breaks exce... | 12 | [
"The other posters aren't wrong, but the answer is ultimately, \"Because the lobby for those breaks exceeds the lobby against.\"",
"You really don't get an objective benefit on taxes for being married. You just file differently. Sometimes that benefits families sometimes it doesn't. The government does this becau... | 8 | question: why does the government give tax incentives to married people and those with kids, but no incentives for single and childless people? | answer: It is generally believed that people having kids is helpful to a society. It creates the next generation of consumers/taxpayers, for example. Having kids is also generally costly. The idea of tax benefits for people who have kids is that it represents an offset of the cost to the individual of having the kids,... |
to4ed | If a layman were to solve one of the big "unsolved" mathematical problems, what would the process be? | It's the same process.Write paper, get published.No one actually cares enough to look at which university you're submitting from, and some journals are double blinded so no one will know.Your "Dad" should also look at some existing papers to see how they should be written, and ideally learn latex as well. It would make... | [
"It's the same process.\n\nWrite paper, get published.\n\nNo one actually cares enough to look at which university you're submitting from, and some journals are double blinded so no one will know.\n\nYour \"Dad\" should also look at some existing papers to see how they should be written, and ideally learn latex as ... | 2 | [
"It's the same process.\n\nWrite paper, get published.\n\nNo one actually cares enough to look at which university you're submitting from, and some journals are double blinded so no one will know.\n\nYour \"Dad\" should also look at some existing papers to see how they should be written, and ideally learn latex as ... | 1 | question: If a layman were to solve one of the big "unsolved" mathematical problems, what would the process be? | answer: It's the same process.Write paper, get published.No one actually cares enough to look at which university you're submitting from, and some journals are double blinded so no one will know.Your "Dad" should also look at some existing papers to see how they should be written, and ideally learn latex as well. It wo... |
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