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Explain Like I'm Five is the best forum and archive on the internet for layperson-friendly explanations.


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to r/explainlikeimfive by BigBossByrd
6 hours ago
ELI5, Why are ginger ale and ginger beer non-alcoholic when most other beers and ales are inherently alcoholic?
Other
to r/explainlikeimfive by madeupname230
6 hours ago
ELI5 is it true that the way burned fat actually leaves your body is when you exhale co2?
Biology
to r/explainlikeimfive by Queasy-Shine-1172
5 days ago
ELI5: Why is removal of flouride such a big deal in US but in Europe most countries do not flouridate?
Biology
to r/explainlikeimfive by ShanghaiMaiden_
1 week ago
ELI5: How do fireworks get their shape?
Chemistry
to r/explainlikeimfive by Jakzeti1453
2 weeks ago
ELI5: Why is flying statistically safer than taking the train?
Technology
to r/explainlikeimfive by lahiru2004
3 weeks ago
ELI5: Why do countries like Australia and Canada face such severe housing crises? The countries are resource-rich and can surely have leverage over migration to seriously bring in more tradespeople, or ban foreign buyers, all the while promoting the Vocations surely?
Economics
in Canada
to r/explainlikeimfive by procrastinator_eng
3 weeks ago
ELI5: why urination is suggested after sex
Biology
to r/explainlikeimfive by TheKhaos121
3 weeks ago
ELI5: Why did we evolve so succefully compared to other species?
Biology
to r/explainlikeimfive by Throwaway202411111
1 month ago
ELI5: On open (unsecured) WiFi, or even encrypted public WiFi, can a malicious actor “go into” your device and look around?
Engineering
in Mali
to r/explainlikeimfive by amorespercussit
1 month ago
ELI5: What would happen if bodies didn't get symptoms from viruses?
Biology
to r/explainlikeimfive by sweetvajayjay
1 month ago
eli5: How does super glue get packaged without activating?
Chemistry
to r/explainlikeimfive by Apprehensive_Goal88
1 month ago
How do we not get sick from eating foods that are fertilized with manure?
Other
to r/explainlikeimfive by vksdann
1 month ago
ELI5 why military planes have supercruise but not commercial?
Engineering
to r/explainlikeimfive by nurdle
1 month ago
ELI5: Why can't we built a spaceship that can go light speed?
Physics
to r/explainlikeimfive by SunderedValley
1 month ago
ELI5: How come herbal antifungal/antibacterial compounds are still efficacious after billions of years?
Biology
to r/explainlikeimfive by Jncocontrol
1 month ago
ELI5: Why is the world having trouble keeping up with replacement rates ( not enough kids )?
Other
to r/explainlikeimfive by lepetitpoissonkernel
1 month ago
ELI5: base dealing in cards
Other
to r/explainlikeimfive by lsarge442
2 weeks ago
ELI5 Why can’t cars diagnose check engine lights without the need of someone hooking up a device to see what the issue is?
Engineering
to r/explainlikeimfive by elemental_reaper
1 month ago
ELI5: Why can't we force our brains to ignore optical illusions?
Other
to r/explainlikeimfive by NoRepresentative8289
1 month ago
ELI5: What makes a currency strong?
Economics
to r/explainlikeimfive by GuyAskingAboutRoids
1 month ago
ELI5: Why do diabetics at times experience low blood sugar if their diagnosis is because of high blood sugar?
Other
to r/explainlikeimfive by coldpizzza4
1 month ago
ELI5: Why does American produce keep getting contaminated with E. coli?
Other
to r/explainlikeimfive by Academic-Block3384
1 month ago
ElI5 - what has been the evolutionary reason that whales and dolphins have a horizontal tail fin, while sharks and other fish tend to have a vertical tail fin?
Biology
to r/explainlikeimfive by NoodleNinja8108
2 months ago
ELI5: Why does Australia have such terrible internet/internet speeds
Technology
in Australia
to r/explainlikeimfive by SpookySquid19
2 months ago
ELI5 What did the kingpin of a mafia actually do?
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