ELI5 Bitcoin - Explain crypto currency like I'm five!
ELI5 Explain Like I'm 5: Bite sized answers to stuff you should know about - in a mini podcast
Release Date: 07/19/2019
ELI5 Gore-Tex - what makes Gore-tex so special?
ELI5 Explain Like I'm 5: Bite sized answers to stuff you should know about - in a mini podcast
What is it and why is Gore-tex so special? Aren’t there other materials that are just as waterproof? How was it discovered? Why does proper care of Gore-tex jackets involve the tumble dryer? ... we explain like I'm five Thank you to the r/explainlikeimfive community and in particular the following users whose questions and comments formed the basis of this discussion: leonagano, kanobe24, oliverhazzzardperry, ligrgame and bassonb To the ELI5 community that has supported us so far, thanks for all your feedback and comments. Join us on Twitter: or send us an e-mail:
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ELI5 Train Tracks - how do trains maintain traction in slippery conditions?
ELI5 Explain Like I'm 5: Bite sized answers to stuff you should know about - in a mini podcast
How do trains maintain traction on the tracks, especially during rainy or icy conditions? How do the wheels not slip off? Why do we always see stone or gravel on train tracks? How did early trains in the 1800s make sure they didn’t collide into each other? ... we explain like I'm five Thank you to the r/explainlikeimfive community and in particular the following users whose questions and comments formed the basis of this discussion: leprechaun2me, lblluke, kuddemuddel, toxiclayishimura_mjd, darthartero and dcsantonio To the ELI5 community that has supported us so far, thanks for all your...
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ELI5 Bailouts - why don't governments own the companies they bail out?
ELI5 Explain Like I'm 5: Bite sized answers to stuff you should know about - in a mini podcast
What exactly is a bailout and how does it work? If a company gets bailed out with taxpayer money, shouldn’t the public now own it? Why do governments often choose to bail out banks? Why don't they just let them go under? How do CEOs from failing companies bailout with golden parachutes? Where does the money come from? ... we explain like I'm five Thank you to the r/explainlikeimfive community and in particular the following users whose questions and comments formed the basis of this discussion: leokz145, max_p0wer, effofexisy, dirt_mcgirt, dawnoftheshred, vivekparam, dudeitsmeee To the ELI5...
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ELI5 Jet Stream - can a regular plane break the sound barrier on a jet stream?
ELI5 Explain Like I'm 5: Bite sized answers to stuff you should know about - in a mini podcast
Is it possible for a regular passenger jet to break the sound barrier by riding on a really fast jet stream? How do jet streams form in the first place? Do they change throughout the year? How are they related to the polar vortex? How do commercial aircraft make use of the jet stream? ... we explain like I'm five Thank you to the r/explainlikeimfive community and in particular the following users whose questions and comments formed the basis of this discussion: warshadow, hugepilchard, stknrdr, burninatingpeasants and hemlockone To the ELI5 community that has supported us so far, thanks for...
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ELI5 Matcha Tea - how do you tell if it’s high quality?
ELI5 Explain Like I'm 5: Bite sized answers to stuff you should know about - in a mini podcast
Is matcha Japanese or Chinese? What makes matcha different from other green teas? How is it made? What is the special whisk for? How do you tell if the matcha you’re buying is high quality? How much caffeine is in matcha? ... we explain like I'm five Thank you to the r/explainlikeimfive community and in particular the following users whose questions and comments formed the basis of this discussion: vertexoflife, appleanche and rivertea To the ELI5 community that has supported us so far, thanks for all your feedback and comments. Join us on Twitter: or send us an e-mail:
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ELI5 Olive Oil - virgin, extra-virgin & refined - what's the difference?
ELI5 Explain Like I'm 5: Bite sized answers to stuff you should know about - in a mini podcast
What else determines the quality of olive oil and what's the difference between extra virgin, virgin, and refined olive oil? How is olive oil extracted? What are the proven health benefits of consuming olive oil? ... we explain like I'm five Thank you to the r/explainlikeimfive community and in particular the following users whose questions and comments formed the basis of this discussion: probbablyacantolope, frommerman, gcarsk, natureman123 & attackads To the ELI5 community that has supported us so far, thanks for all your feedback and comments. Join us on Twitter: or send us an...
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ELI5 Leap Years - why was 2000 a leap year but 2100 isn’t?
ELI5 Explain Like I'm 5: Bite sized answers to stuff you should know about - in a mini podcast
How did ancient civilizations in 45 B.C. with their ancient technology know that the earth orbits the sun in 365 days? What is the exact length of an Earth year? How does the Gregorian calendar adjust for this discrepancy? There are some exceptions to leap years right? What is the Birthday Paradox? And does it apply to leap year birthdays? ... we explain like I'm five Thank you to the r/explainlikeimfive community and in particular the following users whose questions and comments formed the basis of this discussion: tommymikhaylov, davidrfz, pleural_mesothelioma, ansuz07, antithesys,...
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ELI5 Hypnosis - is it real and how does it work?
ELI5 Explain Like I'm 5: Bite sized answers to stuff you should know about - in a mini podcast
What is hypnosis capable of? Can anyone be hypnotized? Are there certain people who are more susceptible to it? Are there any potential dangers or side effects associated with hypnosis? How is hypnosis induced? Can someone put themselves into hypnosis? Can hypnosis be used to control or manipulate people against their will? ... we explain like I'm five Thank you to the r/explainlikeimfive community and in particular the following users whose questions and comments formed the basis of this discussion: thelazyguy001, lindsaymurray, thetimeischow, omarwazhere, aikawa_kizuna, animalprofessor,...
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ELI5 Eczema - why scratching it feels so good?
ELI5 Explain Like I'm 5: Bite sized answers to stuff you should know about - in a mini podcast
Why does scratching eczema affected skin feel good in that moment, when it actually worsens the skin condition? Why is it that eczema often appears in small patches on the body rather than being spread out? How does hydrocortisone work to relieve itching and inflammation caused by eczema? Is Eczema contagious? ... we explain like I'm five Thank you to the r/explainlikeimfive community and in particular the following users whose questions and comments formed the basis of this discussion: trianglesaurus, picklesrnoturfriend, qblez, 7superbaby7, jaydenlzw and oopsielalala To the ELI5 community...
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ELI5 Soaps - hand soaps vs body wash - are they different?
ELI5 Explain Like I'm 5: Bite sized answers to stuff you should know about - in a mini podcast
Is there a significant difference between hand soap and body soap? Why does using bar soap often leave a "squeaky clean" feeling compared to liquid soap? How about antibacterial soap that has become popular in recent years? Is it more effective than regular soap? Is it alcohol in them that kills the bacteria? ... we explain like I'm five Thank you to the r/explainlikeimfive community and in particular the following users whose questions and comments formed the basis of this discussion: dankutobi, andiell, parallax3, germtheory, typhoneus, wafflebauf, formyfrog, catwhowalksbyhimself,...
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... We explain like i'm five!
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