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Why are women generally more flexible than men ? EDIT : Interesting to find that everyone has a different answer :) Please explain like I'm five. | The tendons that attach muscles to bone are weaker and stretch easier . The synthesis of collagen , which binds and forms the tendon , is slower in women , so the cross section is less dense and therefore allows more stretch . See this study : URL_4 Edit : Tendon elasticity is greater in females in tested areas , and l... | Women are generally more flexible than men because they have more flexible joints and tendons. This is because women generally have higher levels of the hormone estrogen, which helps to keep joints and tendons flexible. Estrogen is produced by the ovaries and plays a role in many different body functions, including the... |
Why does Seattle have such a large number of major US corporations? | Not just policies. Location too. Seattle's on the Pacific Ocean and so is an easy major seaport with access to major inexpensive manufactories in China and surrounding countries. It has a good quality of life and lots of recreational opportunities thanks to the State of Washington's parks, ski hills, and other location... | Seattle has a lot of major corporations mainly because of its strategic location, access to international trade, and a strong tech-savvy workforce. The city has a rich history of industries like aerospace with Boeing, and it became a tech hub with companies like Amazon and Microsoft. Plus, the quality of life, with its... |
What's going on with the NBA? | Some NBA owners are terrible businessmen who negotiate contracts they can't afford to pay. The rest of the league can't tell them to fix it themselves, because as soon as they stop operating as a single entity they lose anti-trust protection. As a result, the league has to protect the mismanaged teams. They chose to lo... | The NBA is currently in its preseason phase, which means teams are getting ready for the regular season that typically starts in mid-October. There’s a lot of buzz around player trades, injuries, and updates on team rosters. Plus, fans are excited to see how new draft picks and trades will impact their favorite teams. ... |
Why do women usually have longer hair than men ? Trying to say why did this happen culturally Explain like I'm five. | I 'm guessing it has something to do with the history of war . Hair can become a liability in hand - to - hand combat . | There isn't a single reason why women generally have longer hair than men. Different cultures have different traditions and expectations when it comes to how men and women wear their hair.
In some cultures, long hair is associated with femininity and is seen as a sign of beauty for women. This may be because long ha... |
Why do different operating systems require different versions of the same software? | Software developer here, There is a thing called a system call, and this is basically the program asking the operating system to perform some work, for example, reading data from a file. A program doesn't know how to do this, it's not part of its program to know what a hard drive is, or how different manufacturer hard ... | Different operating systems have unique architectures, system calls, and libraries, which means software has to be tailored to work with each one. For instance, Windows, macOS, and Linux handle things like file management and hardware interaction differently. So, developers create specific versions to ensure the softwa... |
How can we eat leafed vegetables when we ca n't digest cellulose ? How come we can eat leaves of some plants but others like grass would make us sick ? Explain like I'm five. | What we eat and ca n't digest comes out the other end , as naturally as the day is long . | Well, some plants have leaves that are easier to digest than others. Our bodies can't break down cellulose, which is a type of fiber that plants use to make their cell walls. However, some plants have leaves that are softer and have less cellulose in them, so our bodies can break them down and use the nutrients. Other ... |
is it possible for casino owners to manipulate the slot machines , so that you do n't win very often ? Also how is it possible to detect such manipulation ? I guess it 's illegal and the casino owner will go to jail , right ? Explain like I'm five. | No , this is a myth . A slot machine 's payout rate can not be adjusted by the casino directly . The total payout over the life of the machine ( ~100 million pulls ) is programming into the machine 's computer chip at the factory , based on the specifications requested by the casino when the machine was ordered . For e... | It is possible for a casino owner to manipulate slot machines in some ways, but it is illegal and the casino owner could go to jail if they get caught. Slot machines use a computer program called a random number generator to determine the outcome of each spin. The program is designed to produce random results, so it is... |
Why does n't chicken , beef , or any other processed meat go through rigor mortis when being prepared at a factory or even in the days afterwards ? Is there some kind of chemical applied or process introduced that keeps this from happening ? Please explain like I'm five. | Hate to break it to you , but they do . Rigor mortis , depending on conditions ( animal health , size , temperature , etc ) takes 2 - 24 hours typically . In processed meat , it 's already in a package by then . Sometimes , the process is allowed to complete , as it can actually result in more tender meat . When it com... | Rigor mortis, or the stiffening of muscles after death, occurs because the muscles in the body are no longer able to move or contract. This happens because the chemical reactions in the body that allow the muscles to move have stopped.
When meat is processed at a factory, the animal has already been slaughtered and th... |
How does a group like the Illuminati , who were originally a group of free thinkers from the 1700's now be accused of trying to take over the world? | Humans love to see patterns. Think about constellations, it's just a bunch of stars. Now think about millions of people thinking about why the world is the way it is. In particular, why does the world seem unfair. Given enough time, people find reasons, even if they are not real. | Great question! The Illuminati started out in the late 1700s as a group that promoted enlightenment ideas and critical thinking, but over time, they became more of a symbol for conspiracy theories. People love a good mystery, and the idea of a secret society controlling things from the shadows is just super intriguing.... |
Can someone please explain this economic anecdote to me? (quote inside) | Take a look at these two threads: * [Is this chain email about taxes accurate at all?](_URL_0_) * ["How The Tax System Works"...but based on this context...](_URL_1_) If your questions aren't answered in either of those, feel free to post a more specific follow up question. | Sure! Just share the quote or anecdote you want me to explain, and I'll break it down for you in simple terms. |
The American Government Can someone please explain the relationship between the president , senate and Congress and their roles in basic terms . And no I am not American . Please explain like I'm five. | House and senate combined make up congress . Senate is 100people 2 from each state and the write and vote on laws and spending . House of represenitive is made up 435people , states get reps based on Population and they too vote on laws / budget and spending . The President is the enforcer of what congress tells him . ... | Sure! The American government is made up of three branches: the executive branch, the legislative branch, and the judicial branch. The president is the head of the executive branch. The president's job is to make sure that the laws of the country are followed. The Senate and the House of Representatives make up the leg... |
How penny bidding sites (like QuiBids or Beezid) make their money? | As far as I know, QuiBids charges $0.60 a bid. So if they see something for $10, that's 1000 bids, and they've made $610. The person buying it gets a pretty good deal and everyone else who bid is screwed. | Penny bidding sites make money by charging users for each bid they place, which is usually a small fixed amount, like 60 cents per bid. Even though each bid only raises the auction price by a penny, the site makes a profit as many people keep bidding on items. Plus, when an auction ends, the person who wins has to pay ... |
Why newlyweds should get blood tests | I'm sure someone can explain this better than I can, but its basically to see if they can have children and what their children's immunities and what not would closely correlate too. Again... I'm sure someone can explain this better than I, but it has more to do with the children they might have than an aids test, alth... | Newlyweds might consider getting blood tests to check for certain infections or genetic conditions that could affect their health or future children. It’s a good way to ensure both partners are healthy and to catch any issues early on. Plus, some states even require certain tests for marriage licenses! It’s all about s... |
In the digital age , how will photographs be handed down to future generations ? Unless I told someone my accounts and passwords , how would anyone ever get access to my photos to share ? Explain like I'm five. | My descendents can fb me if they really care to see .. |
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Can "playing dead" really trick Bears? whats the reasoning behind this? Bears dont eat/kill seemingly dead things? | Playing dead is only suggested for Brown and Polar Bears and it does two things. 1 - It makes them think you're not something they would want to eat, bears aren't usually scavengers. 2 - It makes them think you're not a threat and therefore they don't want to fight you. | Yeah, playing dead can sometimes trick bears, especially if it's a grizzly bear. When they feel threatened, some bears might be looking for a sign of submission, and playing dead can signal that you’re not a threat. The reasoning is that bears usually don't scavenge on things that are already dead, so they might lose i... |
Why are wait staff exempt from federal / state min wage regulations and why are n't unions/ workers rights orgs making any efforts to change this ? Seriously ... How is it legal to pay them < $ 3 an hr in some places ? Explain like I'm five. | They are nt exempt . If their tips do nt get them over the minimum wage then the company has to pay them enough to bring it up to the minimum . No one is trying to change it because waiters prefer it this way . If they all made a decent amount in an hour then people would start viewing tipping as truly optional ( sure ... | Wait staff are not exempt from federal or state minimum wage regulations. In fact, the minimum wage for wait staff and other tipped employees is required to be at least $2.13 per hour at the federal level, but it may be higher depending on the state in which they work. Some states have a higher minimum wage for tipped ... |
I don't understand how bigger food portions in commercial restaurants leads to lower costs/higher profits? | People will pay based on the quantity of the food. That is, if you serve twice as much food, you can charge about twice as much. But it's not twice as difficult for a chef to make twice as much food; in a lot of cases, they can just use a bigger pot or whatever. So if your portions are twice as large, your revenue doub... | It seems counterintuitive, right? But when restaurants serve bigger portions, they can often get away with charging a bit more while making customers feel like they're getting a better deal. Plus, larger portions can lead to lower food costs per serving because they buy ingredients in bulk, which tends to be cheaper. T... |
Why is dart computer language considered the language of the future ? Title . Explain like I'm five. | I do n't think many people outside Google currently consider Dart to be the language of the future , at least not as a replacement for Javascript . Sure , Javascript has its ' inherent ' defects , but it 's open and very , very widely used . | Dart is a programming language that is used to build applications for the web, mobile devices, and desktop computers. It is considered to be the language of the future because it has many features that make it well-suited for building modern applications. One of the main reasons that Dart is considered the language of ... |
what was the American Civil War of 1861 about ? As someone who has n't studied American history , I have no idea . Please explain like I'm five. | The immediate cause : Several states whose economies were based on agriculture via slave labor attempted to leave the nation upon the election of Abraham Lincoln . Lincoln had vocally opposed slavery being legal in any future states , which would mean that slave states would eventually be outnumbered in the legislature... | The American Civil War was a conflict that took place in the United States in the mid-1800s. It was a war between the northern states (also known as the Union) and the southern states (also known as the Confederacy). The main issue that led to the war was the disagreement over slavery and whether it should be allowed i... |
Why is there a statute of limitations ? It seems like it only really protects criminals ( i.e. Bill Cosby ) , so why do we have it ? Please explain like I'm five. | Imagine at 18 you screw up and rob a store . You do n't get caught , no one was hurt , and everyone goes about their lives . 30 years pass . You learned your lesson , grew up , and are an upstanding member of the community . You have a career , family , pay taxes and suddenly find yourself having to do time for a mista... | A statute of limitations is a law that sets a time limit on how long after a crime has been committed that someone can be charged with that crime. The idea behind this is that as time goes on, it becomes harder and harder to gather enough evidence to prove that someone committed a crime. This is especially true if ther... |
Why is it so hard to overcome depression ? I had struggled a lot and I know a lot a people also have problems to overcome depression . Why is it ? What happens inside my mind or my brain that does n't let me just feel normal ? Please explain like I'm five. | Adding on to the neurochemical responses , there 's absolutely a cognitive aspect as well . Neurochemistry still strives to fully account for the way transmitters and cells actually interoperate to produce the " biological software " that we perceive as our mind . That said , a large part of depression centers on the w... | Depression is a complex and serious mental health condition that can be difficult to overcome for many reasons. Here are a few possible reasons why it can be hard to overcome depression:It's caused by a combination of factors: Depression can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetics, brain chemistry, life e... |
How do Fast Food Restaurants like KFC keep their recipes a secret, if they're distributed worldwide? | They don't make everything from scratch in each restaurant. Things are made in a factory and shipped to the stores, similar to how you'd buy a box of Mac and Cheese. Inside they have a packet of "cheese" powder. You make Mac and Cheese at home when you open the box and follow the instructions, but that doesn't mean tha... | Fast food chains like KFC keep their recipes secret by using a combination of strict confidentiality agreements and limiting access to the recipe itself. Only a few trusted employees know the full recipe, and they often don't even know all the ingredients or processes. Plus, they might use different suppliers in differ... |
How do large corporations get away with paying so little tax ? They ca n't be doing anything illegal but why are there always stories about Apple and Starbucks paying no tax ? They must pay it somewhere Please explain like I'm five. | Company A has a product . It could be a physical product , a patent or a skilled worker etc . Company B wants to sell said product . In order to do this they have to pay a license fee to company A. Company B sells the product for lets say $ 1 M , but the license fee ( and maybe interest , and maybe " management consult... | Large corporations are able to pay less tax in a number of ways that are legal, but may be seen as unethical by some people. One way is by taking advantage of tax breaks and incentives offered by governments around the world. For example, a government might offer a tax break to a company that agrees to build a factory ... |
How would a democratic president pass laws with a majority republican senate ? I 'm still trying to understand US politics better Please explain like I'm five. | They have a couple of strategies , * Propose something that 's really not too controversial . * Work towards a compromise that is generally favorable to all parties ( I give you something , you give me something ) . * Try to convince a couple Republicans to switch sides and vote for the law , even though most Republica... | In the United States, the President is responsible for proposing laws, but it is up to Congress (which is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives) to pass them. In order to pass a law, both the Senate and the House of Representatives must vote in favor of it. If one party controls the Senate and the othe... |
Why are missing / unknown textures in video games often replaced with a black and purple checkered texture ? Talking about [ THIS texture ] ( URL_0 ) . Please explain like I'm five. | The really hot magenta used to stand in for textures is so that its very easy to see when a texture is not present . Its a color you are going to rarely ever actually have in the game so if you see it in the game you know something has gone wrong . Checkering further helps this . | This texture is often used as a placeholder in video games when the final texture is not yet available or when there is a problem with loading the texture. The black and purple checkered pattern is used because it is easy to see and it is clear that something is supposed to be there, but it is not yet finished or is no... |
how do sports commentators know all the players and their backgrounds so readily? I realize they are fed the info beforehand but they seem to spit out the info at appropriate times and so easily. | They typically have notes on hand during the broadcast, additionally they have a producer in the truck feeding them information. | Sports commentators usually have a ton of experience and do a lot of preparation before a game. They study player stats, backgrounds, and storylines ahead of time, so they can weave that information into the commentary naturally. Plus, they’ve often been in the industry for years, which helps them remember details and ... |
Despite decades of international aid and intervention , why is sub - Saharan Africa still portrayed as being such a mess ? And is it the mess we 're told it is ? Cheers for the insightful and edifying responses y' all . I appreciate it . Please explain like I'm five. | You show up with a truck full of food , clean water , medicines to help 1000 people . 10 guys show up with machine guns and take the whole truck away . | There are many reasons why sub-Saharan Africa is sometimes portrayed as being in a difficult situation. One reason is that the region has a long history of conflict and political instability, which has made it difficult for countries to develop and improve living conditions for their citizens. Another reason is that ma... |
When do we observe red shift? | RobusEtCaleritas is right. You can imagine it this way: Imagine you're standing in the ocean at the beach, a short distance from the shore. Waves move toward you at a constant pace. Let's say you are hit by one swell every 10 seconds. If you start running towards the shore, you will be hit by less and less waves, mayb... | Redshift happens when light from an object in space, like a star or galaxy, moves away from us, causing its wavelength to stretch and shift towards the red end of the spectrum. This is often observed in distant galaxies that are moving away due to the expansion of the universe. The faster they move away, the more prono... |
Why was 911 selected as the number to dial in case of emergency? | They wanted a short, easy to remember number, but also one that was not as likely to be accidentally dialed. It also needed to be fast to dial during the era of rotary phones when the system was first designed. So a 3 digit number starting with 9 and then using the fastest to dial numbers of 1 was chosen. | 911 was chosen as the emergency number in the U.S. because it was easy to remember and dial quickly. In the late 1960s, AT&T decided on it after considering a few options, and it stood out because it wasn’t already in use as an area code or service number. Plus, it’s short and simple, which is super helpful in emergenc... |
given the gigantic size of its military , why ca n't the US impose its will on every country ? I 'm not American btw Please explain like I'm five. | It would completely destroy their economy . If you 're talking about invasion , it 's one thing to perform a military action , it 's entirely another thing to hold on to the results of that military action through a continued policing presence . That 's VERY VERY expensive . And even if you just impose your will on oth... | There are a few reasons why the United States cannot simply impose its will on every country. First, the United States is a democracy and follows the rule of law. This means that the government must follow certain rules and procedures when making decisions, including decisions about foreign policy. Second, the United S... |
What would happen if I throw a marble at 99 % the speed of light ? Would instantly evaporete ? what if it hits something ? ? Please explain like I'm five. | Actually , here 's a pretty rad article about what would happen if you throw a baseball at the speed of light : URL_0 The short version is - something very similar to a nuclear explosion . Edit : typo | If you threw a marble at 99% the speed of light, it would not instantly evaporate. However, it would have a lot of energy and could potentially cause a lot of damage if it hit something. The reason for this is that objects that are moving very fast have a lot of kinetic energy, which is the energy that an object has du... |
What is the definition of life? | All known life has a few things in common, organisms (things that are alive) have these in common: they're composed of a cell or cells, undergo metabolism, maintain homeostasis, grow, respond to stimuli, and reproduce. There are a few things that seem to do a few but not all of these processes, like viruses, which is w... | Life is basically a characteristic that distinguishes physical entities with biological processes from those that don't. It includes things like growth, reproduction, response to stimuli, and metabolism. In simpler terms, living things can grow, change, reproduce, and react to their environment, while non-living things... |
What is the process of publishing a scientific paper ? Why is it talked about as an achievement ? If I make an experiment and write down my results can I not publish them on my own blog ? Why ? Please explain like I'm five. | Scientific papers are peer reviewed . Journals usually send their drafts for review to 3 - 4 other phds in the field , as well as their own editor . Those people are basically paid to find things that are wrong with your work , and the more prestigious the journal , the harder the scrutiny is . | The process of publishing a scientific paper involves several steps. First, you need to conduct an experiment or study, and gather data from the experiment. Then, you need to analyze the data and write a paper that describes your experiment, the methods you used, the results you obtained, and your conclusions. Next, yo... |
How is Banksy's identity still anonymous if there are public statements made by him, the location of his house is known, and parties are held to unveil his new works? | His inner circle is very tight knit. Everybody who deals with him directly has an interest in maintaining his anonymity. For those who interact with him professionally, this anonymity is a still significant contributor to the value of his work. For those who are his friends and family, protecting his anonymity is about... | Banksy's anonymity is part of his mystique! While there might be public statements or events, he often uses intermediaries or speaks through his art, keeping his identity vague. Plus, the art world is full of speculation, and even if people think they know who he is, it’s never been definitively confirmed. It’s all abo... |
What is the royal family’s job? | The Queen is the official head of the government and the ultimate authority by which it is operated. What good does any monarch provide for their country? In a practical sense she doesn't make many decisions but she can fire the Prime Minister if she wants and install someone else. | The royal family's main job is to represent the country and carry out ceremonial duties. They attend events, support charities, and promote British culture and values. While they don't have political power, they help boost national pride and tourism. Plus, they often act as a symbol of continuity and tradition for the ... |
Why, after I masturbate or have sex, do I get an extremely uncomfortable feeling in my groin that seems to last about 10-20 minutes? | Yep. Know what you mean. Only seemed to happen the most after drinking. No idea what was or why it did it. 1 out of every 4 to 8 times it would happen and I had the same tube switching thought as well. Felt kinda like passing a tiny warm stone starting at the base? Sucked. | That uncomfortable feeling you get after masturbating or having sex could be due to a few reasons. It might be related to muscle tension or contractions in the pelvic area during orgasm, which can leave you feeling a bit weird afterward. Sometimes, it’s just your body’s way of reacting to the release of built-up sexual... |
Why does n't toilet water evaporate ? It 's water is n't it ? Explain like I'm five. | It does evaporate . Ignore your toilet for a few weeks and it will be really noticeable . | Toilet water doesn't evaporate because it is not exposed to the air. In order for water to evaporate, it needs to be in contact with the air and the air needs to be warm and dry enough for the water to turn into a gas. When the water in a toilet is not exposed to the air, it doesn't have the chance to evaporate.
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the ammunition shortage I do n't understand why is there practically no ammunition at store ? Explain like I'm five. | One theory , Obama is going to ban guns and ammunition so people are buying as much as they can . Another theory , gun and ammunition manufacturers have convinced people that Obama is going to ban guns and ammunition so people should buy as much as they can . | There are a few reasons why there may be a shortage of ammunition at stores. One reason is that there has been an increase in demand for ammunition recently. This means that more people are buying ammunition, so there is less available for others to purchase.
Another reason is that it can take time to produce more a... |
How do Kickstarter payments work? What prevents the receiver from just running away with the money? | To my knowledge, nothing stops them. In fact there have been numerous complaints of people never getting what they order off of Kickstarter. It's very much buyer beware. | Kickstarter payments work by letting backers pledge money to a project, usually with a set funding goal. If the project meets that goal by the deadline, the funds are collected and given to the creator. To help prevent creators from just taking the money and running, Kickstarter has guidelines and a reputation system, ... |
How is it that approaching rain has a smell? What is it that we're smelling an hour before a storm arrives? | My old organic chemistry professor explained the smell of rain coming in class once. It's also on his [website](_URL_0_): > People often think that they can smell rain coming before it actually starts to rain. Strange, as we would be in rough shape if we actually could smell water as it makes up most of our bodies (im... | The smell you notice before it rains is called "petrichor." It's caused by oils released from plants and a compound called geosmin that comes from soil-dwelling bacteria. When raindrops hit the ground, they release these scents into the air, which is why you can smell that fresh, earthy aroma before the rain actually s... |
Why are many conservatives considered " uneducated " ? Just wondering when that started to be a stereotype . Please be respectful . ( I 'm a libertarian and find this interesting . ) Please explain like I'm five. | Libertarian as well . From what I 've gleaned primarily it seems to be due to many conservatives being religious or from the south . Religious is frequently portrayed as stupid or gullible , particularly on reddit . Some conservatives do n't speak publicly very well or have a good image , which also is a factor . The p... | It's not accurate or fair to say that all conservatives are uneducated, or that being a conservative is tied to a person's level of education. There are educated people who identify as conservatives, just as there are uneducated people who identify as liberals.Stereotypes are oversimplified and often biased ideas that ... |
Why do manufacturers make different types of screw heads ? [ Image of some types of heads ] ( URL_0 ) Why there has to be these many types ? Why not only one type so we do nt have to use many screw drivers ? Please explain like I'm five. | The format ( apart from the tool standard ) follows function and/or aesthetics - conic flat heads for when they need to be flush with the surface for example . Now , for the tool standard , they differ due to cost , application , evolution , competing standards , etc . The old simple slotted head is cheap to make and g... | Different types of screw heads were designed to fit different types of tools or to be used in different types of materials. For example, some screw heads are designed to be used with a flathead screwdriver, while others are designed to be used with a Phillips head screwdriver. Some screw heads are also designed to be u... |
Why do all of the Solar System 's planets orbit the Sun on the same plane ? It seems a bit tidy . Why have n't they all fallen into orbit at weird angles to each other ? Explain like I'm five. | Things stay in orbit because they are moving fast enough . If you start falling into star at an angle , then you 'll gain not only speed toward the star , but also some speed for orbiting . ( If it 's a bit hard to grasp , then I recommend playing Osmos - they 've made orbiting around objects quite intuitive ) . Our so... | When the Solar System formed about 4.5 billion years ago, a cloud of gas and dust started to collapse under its own gravity. As it collapsed, the material in the cloud started to spin faster and faster, kind of like how an ice skater spins faster when they bring their arms in close to their body. As it spun, the materi... |
Why is it that I wake up in the middle of the night with my arm essentially paralysed with no motor control and it'll take around 30 seconds for my hand to fully function again? | Your body is positioned in such a way that it's putting pressure on a nerve in your arm. The pressure inhibits the nerve and blocks the path of signals being sent from your arm to your brain and vice versa. When you wake you shift your position such that your body weight is no longer putting pressure on the nerve and p... | What you're experiencing is likely due to your arm being compressed or pinched while you sleep, which can cut off blood flow or put pressure on nerves. This can happen if you sleep in a weird position or rest your arm on something hard. Once you change positions or move your arm, blood flow and nerve function usually r... |
Why everyone hates Bono | Because everytime he claps his hands, a child in Africa dies. | A lot of people have mixed feelings about Bono because he can come off as a bit preachy or self-righteous, especially with his activism and the way he promotes social issues. Some think he’s a bit out of touch with regular folks, especially since he’s a rock star with a lot of wealth. Plus, U2's music can be polarizing... |
How do firefighters determine what started a fire ? I.e. a cigarette , would n't evidence of that be burned up ? Please explain like I'm five. | When fire burns , it has different patterns and can leave a sort of " trail " as to which way it travels as well as whether accelerants such as oils , gasoline or kerosene were burnt in the process | Firefighters use a variety of methods to determine the cause of a fire. One of the most common methods is to look for patterns in the way the fire burned. For example, if a fire starts in one specific area and spreads outward, it may be an indication that the fire was caused by something in that area, such as an electr... |
EL5 Can someone explain hacking ? I think I understand the Murdoch phone hacking a bit , but I wondered more in a general sense . How do the hacking groups get access to someone 's emails or documents within their computer ? Explain like I'm five. | Hacking can mean a wide variety of things . I do n't think I can get this down to 5 years old , but let 's try . A person can hack into a computer by just entering the right password . They could get that password from an insider in the company , guessing , or by finding a website that has poor security , and then tryi... | Hacking is when someone tries to gain access to a computer, network, or website without the owner's permission. There are many different ways that hackers can try to do this, but some common methods include: Guessing passwords: Hackers might try to guess someone's password by trying common words or combinations of lett... |
Why does corporate technology seem to cost way more than the consumer equivalent? | If you kept your data on a single $75 SATA drive, don't be surprised if it just disappears one day due to a crash. Enterprise level storage arrays are much more expensive. That $23,000 is likely for solid state storage (aka flash) and not SATA. It's in an array that is fault tolerant and probably has software to create... | Corporate technology often costs more because it’s designed for larger-scale use, prioritizing reliability, security, and support. Businesses need systems that can handle heavy workloads and come with warranties, service agreements, and specialized features, which all add to the price. Plus, companies are willing to pa... |
Why are some first world countries voting in favour of landmines at UN meetings ? Seems like a no - brainer ... I 'm looking at you , USA Please explain like I'm five. | the boarder between north and south korea is a giant minefield and no one wants to get rid of that mostly | It is not accurate to say that some first world countries are voting in favor of landmines at UN meetings. The United States, along with most other countries in the world, has signed and ratified the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty, also known as the Ottawa Treaty, which prohibits the use, production, stockpiling, and transfer of... |
If the polar ice caps are melting , and ice has more volume than water , why would the sea level rise ? Or was the movie " Waterworld " accurate ? Explain like I'm five. | The main concern is if the Antarctic and Greenland ice sheets melts because it 's on land so that 's water that 's going to be * added * to the oceans if it does . Antartica is * really really * big and has a * lot * of ice ... from [ National Ice and Snow Data Center ] ( URL_0 ): > Together , the Antarctic and Greenla... | The polar ice caps are made up of ice that is sitting on top of land, rather than floating in the ocean. When this ice melts, it flows into the ocean and increases the amount of water in the ocean, causing the sea level to rise.
Imagine you have a glass of water with some ice cubes floating in it. If you leave the gla... |
How does "the shot" (birth control) last so long? | If you want to look at metabolism and excretion of any drug, check out the pharmacokinetics section. From the article, I'd guess * Because it binds well to proteins in blood plasma, it's harder for the kidneys to filter out the drug (proteins don't enter the filtrate in the nephron [the filtering unit of the kidney]) ... | "The shot," or Depo-Provera, is a form of birth control that contains a hormone called progestin. When you get the shot, the hormone is injected into your muscle, and it slowly gets released into your bloodstream over time. It works by preventing ovulation and thickening cervical mucus to block sperm. Since it lasts ab... |
Why does NASA launch spacecraft from Florida when it has some of the stormiest weather in North America ? It seems every time there is a major launch it get delayed time and again ! Please explain like I'm five. | Well anywhere you go in the country you have weather issues , if it 's the Midwest you 'll have tornadoes . Do it in the South and you get hurricanes . Do it in the Southwest and you 'll probably have a lot of sand related delays ( i.e. desert storms ) . But one of the main reasons it was picked was because of safety .... | NASA launches spacecraft from Florida for a few different reasons. One reason is that Florida is close to the equator, which means that the Earth's rotation can give a boost to the spacecraft as it is launched into space. This can save fuel and make it easier for the spacecraft to reach its destination.
Another reason... |
Why can't we process ocean water so it's drinkable, instead of relying on rivers/lakes for our drinking water? | We can. And in some areas we even do. It is incredibly expensive though. And seeing as that people like their water cheap, it is more advantageous to get it from lakes or underground sources than desalinate ocean water. | We can actually process ocean water through a process called desalination, which removes the salt and makes it drinkable. The problem is that it's super energy-intensive and expensive, so it's not as practical everywhere compared to using freshwater sources like rivers and lakes. Plus, it can have environmental impacts... |
At what point do under the table bank deposits become suspicious? | The reporting limit is $10,000 but if you arrange multiple transactions that look like you should have done a single over $10,000 transaction you'll trip anti-money laundering law wires. For taxes, you should report *all* income earned in a period, regardless of source. | Under-the-table bank deposits can become suspicious if they seem inconsistent with your usual income patterns or if you make large deposits that don’t match your reported earnings. Banks are required to report transactions over $10,000, and multiple smaller deposits that add up to that amount can also raise red flags. ... |
how come there is thunder/lightning during storms but during blizzards/snowstorms there is no thunder? | Actually, there is! [See this!](_URL_0_ snow) That said, the reason you don't usually hear thunder during snowstorms is because snow actually suppresses the sound! It basically absorbs it, since it's just fluff in the air, drastically reducing the distance it can be heard! While a regular thunderstorm can be heard for... | Great question! Thunder and lightning happen during storms because of the strong updrafts that create charged particles in the atmosphere, which leads to electrical discharges. In blizzards, the conditions are different; the air is mainly stable and the temperatures are much colder, so you don't get the same kind of en... |
Will the number of atheists increase as time goes on? How would a society where atheists are the largest group behave? | > How would a society where atheists are the largest group behave? Like Norway. | It's hard to predict exactly how the number of atheists will change over time, but many studies suggest that as education and access to information improve, more people might identify as atheists or non-religious. In a society where atheists are the largest group, you might see a focus on secular values, like reason an... |
Why does every civilization , ancient and newer , have legends of dragons ? They even look similar in most if not all cases .. why is that ? Explain like I'm five. | Because they did n't . * But * most every civilization encountered mammals and lizards and spiders and etc etc etc . and they made legends that reflected things from their world . And when Europeans found a legend that talked about a big lizard or slightly lizard like thing , they said " oh that 's a dragon ! " Even wh... | \nDragons are mythical creatures that have appeared in the folklore and legends of many different cultures throughout history. They are often depicted as large, fearsome beasts with wings, scales, and the ability to breathe fire.\n\nThere are many different theories as to why dragons appear in so many different culture... |
Why is seeing others having sex arousing? Is there some sort of evolutionary basis behind it? (NSFW) | Yes. Group sex does different things for each gender. Group sex for males means they have a chance to pass their genes along when they otherwise wouldn't. For females it means their off-spring won't get killed. If an offspring isn't a males, then that male is likely to kill the offspring allowing more time for a female... | Yeah, there’s definitely an evolutionary angle to it! Watching others have sex can trigger feelings of arousal because it taps into our primal instincts related to reproduction and the survival of our species. It might also be tied to the idea of social validation—seeing others engage in sexual activity can signal that... |
why is making the bottom of a soda can a dome makes it use less metal ? URL_0 at 3:02 Explain like I'm five. | By making it a dome the force of pressure inside is born by the compressive strength of the metal and not by its resistance to bending . This allows a thinner metal to be used . | A dome shape uses less material to make than a flat shape with the same size and volume.\n\nImagine trying to make a container to hold a ball. You could use a sheet of paper and cut out a flat bottom, then fold up the sides to make a container. Or, you could use a smaller piece of paper and make a cone shape. The cone ... |
Why is staring at a screen for 4 + hours a day bad for a person ? I know about obesity and eye problems , but say neither have set in yet : what is the issue ? Please explain like I'm five. | A recent study found that people tend to blink less while starting at a screen , and that this dries out the cornea . | Staring at a screen for 4+ hours a day can be bad for a person because it can cause eyestrain, which can lead to headaches, dry or red eyes, and blurred vision. It can also cause neck and back pain if you are sitting in the same position for a long time. Additionally, spending a lot of time on screens can lead to being... |
What is integral spin/half-integral spin and what's the difference | It's integer, not integral. It just means that all fermions have a spins that are fractions like 1/2, and all bosons have a spin that's a single integer, like 0 or 1. Spin is an intrinsic property of particles that measures their angular momentum. It's not exactly like the spin we think of on a macro scale, like a spin... | Integral spin refers to particles that have a whole number value for their spin, like 0, 1, 2, etc. These are typically bosons, like photons or W/Z bosons, and they follow Bose-Einstein statistics. Half-integral spin, on the other hand, includes values like 1/2, 3/2, etc., and these are fermions, like electrons and pro... |
If blood travels through veins , why is there blood everywhere ? I know it 's not " everwhere " , but any time there is a surface cut . Please explain like I'm five. | It 's also in capillaries . Capillaries are riddled through the body even more so than arteries and veins to get into all the nooks and crannies . Remember basically every cell in your body needs blood flow , so there has to be a bunch of little ' service roads ' branching off the ' highways ' as it were . Capillaries ... | Veins are the blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart. The blood in veins is usually carrying oxygen and nutrients back to the body's cells. When you cut your skin, the blood inside your veins can sometimes come out of your body through the cut. This is because the walls of the veins are thin and can be easily... |
How does bacteria become more resistant to antibiotics ? For instance , antibiotics not working on superbugs , needing stronger antibiotics because of stronger infections , etc . Thanks ! Explain like I'm five. | Basically , it 's " random " . There are some mutations that happen randomly , making some of them uniquely immune to the antibiotic in question , then those are the ones that survive and then the most basic biology , namely reproduction , happens . Therefore , over time , you need more and more diverse / stronger anti... | Bacteria can become more resistant to antibiotics in a few different ways. One way is through the process of natural selection. When bacteria are exposed to antibiotics, some of them may die, while others may survive because they have developed ways to resist the drugs. These surviving bacteria can then multiply and pa... |
Why do fruit and other sweet things taste so bad after brushing your teeth ? Why is it when after you brush your teeth and have a fruit or something fruit flavored or sweet does it taste so bad ? Explain like I'm five. | There is a chemical in tooth paste which has the side effect of temporarily deactivating the sweet receptors on your tongue . URL_0 | When you brush your teeth, you use toothpaste that contains a chemical called fluoride. Fluoride helps to kill bacteria in your mouth and can also help to strengthen your teeth.
The taste buds on your tongue are responsible for detecting different flavors in the things you eat and drink. Different flavors are detect... |
Why did Canada get rid of the penny? | Canada got rid of the penny because the penny costs more to make than it's worth. A good video: [Canada gets rid of the penny](_URL_0_) Edit: put in the right link | Canada got rid of the penny in 2013 mainly because it was costing more to make the coins than they were actually worth. Plus, with prices rising over time, people were rarely using them in everyday transactions. They decided it was more practical to round prices to the nearest five cents, which made things simpler and ... |
Please explain Carl Sagan to me like I 'm fuckin 5 Like I 'm really five ... Explain like I'm five. | carl sagan already explains science like you were five | Carl Sagan was a scientist who liked to learn about the universe and how it works. He was very smart and knew a lot about space, stars, and planets. He was also a teacher, which means he liked to help other people learn about these things too. One of the things Carl Sagan was most famous for was a TV show called "Cosmo... |
Why do the high and low temperatures for the day rarely reflect actual temperature ? I live in the Pacific Northwest and today it says High 46 , low 45 , currently 37 . This happens a lot . Why does the forecast look like that ? Explain like I'm five. | In some regions the forecast is very accurate . Where it is not , there are two main reasons : 1 . Microclimate . The temperature is forecast for a specific location , such as downtown or the airport . A few miles away , due to mountains or bodies of water , the weather may work differently . 2 . Lack of data . Most we... | The high and low temperatures for the day are generally based on historical data and statistical models that take into account factors such as weather patterns, atmospheric conditions, and the time of year. These models are designed to provide a general idea of what the temperature might be at a particular location, bu... |
Why is everyone bringing up net neutrality all of a sudden ? Has something developed ? Are the government going to get rid of it ? Please explain like I'm five. | To see this response , please pay $ 19.95 to upgrade to the Web + Social Sites package . For a total of only $ 99.95 per month you 'll have access to all of your favorite standard sites ( URL_0 , URL_2 , URL_1 ) plus the hottest social sites on the web , including Reddit and Myspace . And do n't forget about this month... | Net neutrality is the principle that all internet traffic should be treated equally, without any discrimination or preference given to certain types of traffic or websites. It means that internet service providers (ISPs) should not be able to block, slow down, or charge more for access to certain websites or services. ... |
What are the reasons behind the moral and societal conflicts that come from sexual relationships between consenting students, whom are adults, & their teacher. | There is a certain difference in power between a teacher and a student, even adult ones, that makes people generally disapprove of such relationships. A teacher should be able to assess all their students equally, but can that also happen when that teacher is in a relationship with one of their students? Similarly, in... | The main issues stem from the power imbalance in the teacher-student relationship. Even if both are consenting adults, the teacher holds authority over the student, which can complicate consent and lead to feelings of coercion or exploitation. Society often views these relationships as unethical because they can underm... |
Why do people worry about cars using lots of fuel while planes and ships use a lot more ? Sorry for the long message but as the title says , why do people blame cars for using alot of fuel rather than planes / ships ? Explain like I'm five. | It comes down to volume and usage . An individual car will use less , but there are thousands of cars for every ship or plane , so in the end , a 10 % fuel economy increase for cars will have a great net impact than a 10 % economy increase for ships or planes . Usage comes in because ships and planes are ( mostly ) com... | One reason might be that people use cars more often and for shorter trips than they use planes or ships. This means that the total amount of fuel used by cars might be larger than the amount used by planes or ships, even though planes and ships use more fuel per mile. Another reason might be that cars produce pollution... |
What is the use of activated charcoal ? I want to know charcoal as someone told me its very beneficial for skin . Can you guys help me out ? Explain like I'm five. | Activated charcoal absorbs carbon based compounds . It 's primarily used in air or water filters as it will hold onto unwanted chemicals ( volatile organic compounds , etc . ) and leave oxygen , nitrogen , water ( inorganic compounds ) . You 'll usually find it in fish tank filters and half - face or full - face dust m... | Activated charcoal is a fine, black powder that is made from things like coconut shells, wood, and peat. It is called "activated" because it is treated with oxygen to make it very porous, which means that it has lots of tiny little holes in it. This makes it good at trapping things, like impurities in the skin.\n\nPeop... |
Difference between monolithic and micro kernel . Which category does linux belong to ? Explain like I'm five. | Linux is a monolithic kernel . Every kernel architect has his or her own definition of what constitutes a nano kernel , a micro kernel , a monolithic kernel , and a hybrid kernel . In general , a monolithic kernel has most , if not all of the operating system 's core elements sitting within the kernel and operating wit... | A monolithic kernel is a single, large piece of software that contains all the code needed to run an operating system. This includes the code for managing hardware, running programs, and providing services to those programs. A microkernel, on the other hand, is a small piece of software that only contains the most basi... |
Why are there no drugs to help fight the common cold, only drugs to block the symptoms? | The common cold is really hundreds of different things, so you'd need hundreds of different drugs and have to match the right drug to the right cold. | The common cold is caused by lots of different viruses, and they change a lot, which makes it really hard to create a drug that can target them all effectively. Plus, the cold usually goes away on its own as your body fights it off, so most treatments focus on easing symptoms instead of trying to eliminate the virus. B... |
What is physically happening to a speaker when it plays too loud and the sound distorts ? What fails in the speaker to cause this ? Is it simply not moving fast enough ? Is this bad for the speaker ? Please explain like I'm five. | The two things that the amplifier supplies the speaker is voltage level and frequency . When you play too loud , it 's not the frequency that is too high for the speaker but the voltage level . Frequency determines how quickly the speaker cone moves back and forth creating low pitch ( slow oscillation ) or high pitch (... | When a speaker plays too loudly and the sound distorts, it means that the speaker is being asked to produce sound waves that are too powerful for it to handle. This can happen for a few different reasons.
One reason is that the speaker's voice coil, which is a thin wire that moves back and forth very quickly to create... |
What's SRS and why does everyone hate them? | /r/shitredditsays Because people see them as manipulating votes on subs they link to, acting aggressive and confrontational, and constantly railing against reddit despite being (obviously) part of it. Also, because, frankly, most redditors don't care one bit about what they have to say. | SRS stands for "spaced repetition system," which is a method used for learning and memorizing information more effectively. People often use it for studying languages or other subjects, but some find it annoying because it can feel repetitive or overwhelming when you're trying to cram information. Plus, if you're not i... |
Why does the US use Fahrenheit when the rest of the world uses Celsius ? Would n't it be more productive to just teach our children Celsius and save them the trouble of learning 2 different measurements of temperature ? Please explain like I'm five. | Let 's build a cube . A meter tall ( or 100 centimeters , 1,000 .. * millimeters * ) wide and deep . Let 's now fill it with water : Exactly 1,000 liters of water will be needed . For a weight of 1,000 kilos , or a ton . This water will boil at 100 degrees C and freeze at 0C. * oh my god metric 's haaaard , man ! * | The United States uses the Fahrenheit scale for measuring temperature because that is the scale that was originally used in the country. The Fahrenheit scale was developed by a German scientist named Gabriel Fahrenheit in the early 18th century. At the time, the rest of the world used the Celsius scale, which was devel... |
How do wooden roller coasters not fall apart? | If a plank is rotten, then you remove it and replace it with another plank. The structural integrity of the roller coaster is maintained because the wood that sustains it is continually being upgraded. The original roller coaster doesn't exist because each of it's component parts has been replaced piece by piece. | Wooden roller coasters are designed really carefully with strong wooden beams and joints that are built to handle the stress of the ride. They use a combination of gravity, engineering, and physics to stay stable. Plus, they’re regularly maintained and inspected to make sure everything is safe and secure. So, it’s all ... |
Why do babies laugh when someone gets hurt ? Alright , so my dads , brothers , wife just had a baby , he is like 3 months I think ; and whenever I trip up or do something stupid and hurt myself , he starts to laugh . Explain like I'm five. | The baby is laughing because it 's expectations have been confounded . A baby learns that certain objects act in certain ways . Again and again , the ball rolls , the person walks a certain way , the cat behaves a certain way . A series of patterns , of beliefs are built up over time . So when something happens that is... | Babies might laugh when someone gets hurt because they haven't yet learned about things like empathy, which is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. They might not understand that getting hurt is not a funny or enjoyable experience for the person who was hurt. It's also possible that the baby is l... |
what the difference is between a sheriff and the regular cops . I 'm from Europe , so we do n't got any down here . Explain like I'm five. | Sheriffs work for the county , where cops work for cities / towns . In the US , we have states ( California , New York , etc . ) , which are subdivided in counties , then into cities / towns . Sheriffs are county law enforcers , where cops are city / town enforcers . Sheriffs are typically called " County Sheriff " for... | In the United States, a sheriff is an elected official who is responsible for the law enforcement and crime prevention in a county or parish (a county-like political division in some states). A sheriff's department is usually responsible for patrolling rural areas, as well as investigating crimes and serving legal docu... |
Why does wine not need mixed or stirred? Is the alcohol distributed evenly or is it stronger at the bottom of the bottle? | Interesting how many basically inaccurate guesses are here. I'll give my answer as an amateur wine maker and also a PH.D. scientist. 1. Most wines do not contain sediments. These sediments such as the yeast and byproducts of fermentation are removed from wine either by filtration or by [fining](_URL_1_) a wine. Without... | Wine doesn’t need to be mixed or stirred because it's generally already well-mixed when bottled. The alcohol is evenly distributed throughout, so it doesn’t get stronger at the bottom. When you pour it into a glass, you’re getting a consistent flavor and alcohol content. Plus, wine can be delicate, and stirring might m... |
Mixing & Mastering audio . This would clear up a bunch of things for me . Explain like I'm five. | Hmm , sorry for the vagueness . I meant more along the lines of how do know where to put certain instruments ? I know kicks are low frequency , mids are things like pianos and strings , and I think guitars can go in higher frequencies but this is what I 'm unsure of . | Mixing and mastering are two important processes that are used to improve the sound quality of a piece of music. Mixing is the process of combining different audio tracks together to create a final version of a song. Each track in a song is usually a separate recording of a different instrument or vocal, and mixing is ... |
Why is this test able to predict your answer I do n't want to spoil the answer so here 's the link to the [ test ] ( URL_0 ) . Explain like I'm five. | Confirmation bias . The sums are misdirection and the 98 % figure is likely bullshit , but the most popular answer will be made up of the most popular colour and the most popular tool , so the large number of people who do say ' red hammer ' will be amazed and the people who do n't ( like me ) will just go ' huh '' and... | I'm sorry, but I cannot view external links or browse the web, so I cannot see the test you are referring to. In general, tests can be designed to predict answers based on certain patterns or characteristics that the test-maker has identified as being related to the correct answer. For example, if a test is asking abou... |
How is additional time determined in soccer ? ( how many minutes to add , why it would be necessary , benefits , etc . ) Please explain like I'm five. | The referee and officiating crew tally how much time was spent on injuries / throw ins / corners and goal kicks / free kicks / penalties / etc , and then add that to the end . There is basically never less than a minute , and rarely more than 5 minutes . Usually you 'll see 2 - 3 mins in most games | In soccer, additional time, also known as "stoppage time" or "injury time," is a way for the referee to compensate for time that is lost during the game due to things like injuries, substitutions, and other interruptions. The amount of additional time that is added can vary, but it is usually between one and five minut... |
Tinnitus There has GOT to be some way to stop ( or ease ) the incessant ringing in my left ear ! Dear GOD , PLEASE ! ! ! URL_0 Explain like I'm five. | there are thousands of tiny hairs lining your inner ear . Sound waves cause certain hairs to bend and your brain interprets these as different frequencies ( some hairs register as low frequency sounds others as high frequency ) If loud noises hit the inner ear they can cause some of the hairs to bend permanently . This... | Tinnitus is the sensation of hearing a sound, such as ringing or buzzing, in your ear when there is no external sound present. It can be a very annoying and frustrating condition, but there are things you can try to help ease the symptoms. Here are some ideas: Avoid loud noises: Exposure to loud noises can worsen tinni... |
Is magic and wizardry theoretically possible? | I think what people are driving at is that "magic" is based on your perspective. Invisibilty was once considered magic but now through science we have created structures that are invisible to particular wavelengths of light. An iPhone would be considered magical to a culture of humans who do not know what electricity i... | In a way, magic and wizardry as we see in fantasy stories aren't possible because they break the laws of physics and our understanding of the universe. However, some people argue that what we call "magic" could be explained by advanced science or technology that we don't understand yet. It’s a fun thought experiment, b... |
what are chickenpox and why does everyone get it and only once ? does n't it seem strange that we just accept this virus(or whatever it is ) just being passed around ? Please explain like I'm five. | It 's a virus , and typically with viruses , you only get it once . Then your body has made antibodies for it so it can fight off the virus if you 're exposed again . However , your body does n't completely cure you of the virus . The virus stays dormant in your nerve tissues . Then , years later , it can resurface , b... | Chickenpox is a very common illness that is caused by a virus. It is spread from person to person through the air when an infected person talks, coughs, or sneezes. It is also spread by coming into direct contact with the fluid from the chickenpox blisters.Most people get chickenpox only once because after a person has... |
What is the Holy See ? And why is it in the UN ? I do n't understand how a church has a say in world issues ? Explain like I'm five. | It is essentially the leadership of the Catholic Church , and is responsible for the governance of the church worldwide . It 's regarded as a sovereign entity , akin to a nation state . For most of history the Catholic Church has controlled territory , however between 1870 and 1929 it had no territory but nonetheless c... | The Holy See is the central governing body of the Catholic Church and is the spiritual leader for Catholics around the world. It is based in the Vatican City, which is a small independent city-state within Rome, Italy.\n\nThe Holy See has observer status at the United Nations, which means that it can participate in the... |
Why do I like toasted bread, but not stale bread? | It is due to a reaction called the Maillard reaction, which is a non-enzymatic form of browning which is caused by heat. It is a chemical reaction between amino acids and reducing sugars. Maillard reactions are why we like browned meat, roasted coffee and biscuits (most baking processes go through the maillard reaction... | Toasted bread is warm and crispy, which brings out its flavor and texture in a way that makes it super enjoyable. Stale bread, on the other hand, is dry and tough, losing that fresh, soft quality. Basically, toasting enhances the good parts while staleness just makes it less appealing! |
Why we find things cute . What is it that triggers our sense of whether something is cute or not ? Why do n't we find things like trees or cars cute like we do kittens ? What actually * makes * something cute ? Explain like I'm five. | [ Neotenous traits ] ( URL_0 ) are traits possessed by infants . Animals have nave neotenous traits , but I have n't learned that in my psych class , but my points about humans more or less applies to animals as well . Neotenous traits include flat , broad faces , hairless face and bodies , small features ( jaws , nose... | People often find things cute when they have certain features that are associated with innocence, vulnerability, and need for care. These features can include big eyes, round faces, soft fur, and small size. These features can make people feel a desire to take care of and protect the cute thing.
On the other hand, thi... |
Why only somethings work on touch screens, and others don't, fingers but not fabric? | Most touchscreens work using something called capacitive sensing. Basically, the touchscreen uses a conductor to detect when something is nearby. The human body is also a conductor, and therefore it can interfere with the electrical field of the touchscreen. The screen uses this to detect how a human is interacting wit... | Touchscreens work by detecting the electrical signals from your skin when you touch them. Your fingers conduct electricity, which is why they register on the screen. Most fabrics, like those on clothes, don't conduct electricity well, so they don't register as a touch. Some special fabrics, like those used in touchscre... |
The lyrics to Hotel California Edit : Wow , I never expected it to be this popular . Thanks , everyone ! Explain like I'm five. | I always thought that this song was about drugs , and that the " hotel " is the metaphorical place you go when you are high . He is felling depressed about something ( dark desert highway ) A girl introduce him to drugs ( she showed me the way ) , it 's great at first ( such a lovely place , any time of year , etc ... ... | Hotel California is a popular song by the band The Eagles. It was released in 1976 and has since become one of their most well-known and beloved songs. The lyrics describe a person's stay at a hotel called "Hotel California," which is known for being a place where people can check in, but never leave. The song uses fig... |
How did Enigma cracking machine know it cracked Enigma ? Just watched the imitation game about Alan Turing . When the machine cracked the code it stopped . What I do n't understand is how this machine would know when it cracked the code ? Explain like I'm five. | There was known plaintext it was trying to match against . I seem to remember they used weather reports which were broadcast each day in the morning , and always had the same initial letters . Once you crack the settings for that one , you could then decode all the messages sent the same day ( until they change the cod... | \nThe Enigma machine was a device used by the Germans during World War II to encrypt their communication. It used a series of rotating wheels or "rotors" and a set of plugs to scramble the letters of the message being sent. The machine could be set up in different configurations, and the person receiving the message ne... |
Why do I always have lint in my belly button and on my balls? And why is it always blue? | The winner of the Ig Nobel Prize in 2002 did a survey on Belly Button lint. _URL_0_ The results show why people get lint and how different body types, skin colors, and shirts change the lint! Also, I read somewhere that blue is a common color for lint because the dark threads in blue clothing overpowers lighter thread... | Lint in your belly button and on your balls mainly comes from the fabric of your clothes, like cotton, which tends to shed tiny fibers. The blue color is probably because you wear a lot of blue clothing, especially denim or darker fabrics that lose color over time. It's totally normal, and if it bugs you, just give tho... |
Why people don't just type their question into google to get an immediate, detailed answer instead of submitting it to ELI5. | I appreciate the people who post to this sub instead of using Google. I can now spend hours sifting through answers to pointless questions I didn't know I wanted to know answers to! | A lot of people might turn to ELI5 because they want a simpler, more relatable explanation rather than just a bunch of links or technical jargon from Google. It’s kind of like asking a friend to break something down for you instead of reading a textbook. Plus, the community can provide personal insights or examples tha... |
; Why is Jesus on a cross the symbol for the religion and used against demons? | Jesus on the cross is dying for our sins, to absolve and protect all the rest of us. He protects us from our own "demons," that is, our sinful nature. Remember, being crucified didn't destroy Jesus. He was resurrected shortly thereafter. It was merely an ordeal he went through on our behalf. I think I've got this right... | Jesus on the cross symbolizes his sacrifice and the belief that he took on the sins of humanity to offer salvation. In Christianity, the cross represents victory over sin and death, so it’s seen as a powerful symbol against evil, including demons. It's like a reminder of faith and hope that good can triumph over evil. |
Why does the price of TVs sky - rocket after around 55 " ? If you look at the pricing for a similar TV brand / type , the price goes up exponentially after around 50 - 60 " . Why is this ? Explain like I'm five. | Production yields . When making a set , you have generally 2 sheets of glass with circuitry and semiconductors deposited between them . There are backups built - in to some aspects of this . The manufacturing is being done on a microscopic level , in clean rooms . But errors and mistakes in the process still happen , r... | There are a few reasons why the price of TVs tends to increase as the size of the TV gets bigger.
One reason is that larger TVs require more materials to manufacture, and the cost of these materials can add up. For example, a larger TV will have a bigger screen, which means it will need more glass or plastic to make... |
Why does smoking preserve food? | Smoking by itself is actually insufficient to properly preserve foods. Smoke is an antimicrobial and an antioxidant but only protects the outside of food, so it is usually combined with other processes like salt-curing and drying which protect the interior of food from bacterial growth. | Smoking preserves food mainly because the process involves exposing it to smoke from burning or smoldering materials, usually wood. This smoke contains chemicals that can kill bacteria and mold, slowing down spoilage. Plus, the heat from the smoke can help dry out the food, which also keeps it from going bad. So, it’s ... |
what exactly is wrong with Belgium's federal government. | Belgium consists of three parts- one that mainly speaks German, one that mainly speaks French, and one that mainly speaks Flemish. The German speaking part is rather small and less relevant for the discussion. (mind you- these aren't states like the USA) Basically, the Flemish have always felt that the Walloons (French... | Belgium's federal government has a lot of challenges mainly because it’s a country with multiple languages and regions—Dutch-speaking Flanders, French-speaking Wallonia, and a small German-speaking community. The political parties often represent these different linguistic groups, which makes it tough to form a stable ... |
Why do torrent sites, like Kickass torrents, have to change their URL? | Because, sometimes governments have the power to force, or at least pressure DNS providers to not give a domain to a certain entity. That's why these torrent sites are often registered in Sweden (.se), Tuvalu (.tv) Cuba(.cu) and Tonga (.to). | Torrent sites like Kickass Torrents often change their URLs to evade legal action. They face constant pressure from copyright holders and law enforcement, which can lead to shutdowns or domain seizures. By switching URLs, they can keep operating and make it harder for authorities to track them down. It's like a game of... |
How will planting a wall of trees across Africa stop the spread of the Sahara desert? | One thing that can lead to desertification is the loss of plant roots that hold soil in place and make it better at retaining moisture. Part of the hope is that the trees will help hold and enrich the soil while also providing some measure of wind break to decrease the extent to which to soil is stripped away. | Planting a wall of trees, often called the "Great Green Wall," helps to combat desertification by creating a barrier that can reduce wind erosion and retain moisture in the soil. The trees provide shade, which can lower temperatures and encourage rainfall, making it easier for other plants to grow. This not only helps ... |
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