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  • ELI5 Daylight Savings Time - who thought it was a good idea?

    ELI5 Daylight Savings Time - who thought it was a good idea?
    2026/10/28
    Why do we still change clocks to Daylight Savings Time when so many people dislike it? Who came up with the idea in the first place? Why is there a movement to permanent Daylight Savings Time? Are farmers for or against Daylight Savings Time? ... 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: sushiandwow, eigenfood, tripshed, bunchoatoms, jiceman and grizzletron. To the ELI5 community that has supported us so far, thanks for all your feedback and comments. Send us an e-mail: ELI5ThePodcast@gmail.com
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    9 分
  • ELI5 3D Printing - Does NASA really email tools to space?

    ELI5 3D Printing - Does NASA really email tools to space?
    2026/10/12
    How does NASA effectively email physical tools and equipment to astronauts on the Space Station? If you 3D print a vinyl record from an MP3 file, is the music digital or analog? How exactly does 3D printing work like a computer-controlled hot glue gun? Why is 3D printing a game-changer for prosthetic limbs? Why can't 3D printers replace traditional factory assembly lines for mass-producing everyday items? ... 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: genelatifah, fyre2387, flamedieout, dkf295, mroctantis, atrain82187, t0m0hawk and nola-kola To the ELI5 community that has supported us so far, thanks for all your feedback and comments. Send us an e-mail: ELI5ThePodcast@gmail.com
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    9 分
  • ELI5 Twins - why do identical twins have different fingerprints?

    ELI5 Twins - why do identical twins have different fingerprints?
    2022/03/04
    What is a half twin? If twins have identical DNA, how come their fingerprints are different? If identical twins have kids with another set of identical twins, are their offspring technically brothers or sisters? If two twin brothers are disputing to see who is the father of a child, can science determine which of the two is the real father? Why are there so many twins in hollywood? Does face scanning recognize twins as the same? ... 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: minigirl17, sterlingphoenix, whoisxu, babybopp, chasedonovan, michelkz, backwardslion, uscmissinglink, idiotmanchild, cardboardunderwear, ehh22, agitaive_auto, matrozi and mjmurcott. To the ELI5 community that has supported us so far, thanks for all your feedback and comments. Send us an e-mail: ELI5ThePodcast@gmail.com
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    9 分
  • ELI5 Money Laundering - what, why and how?

    ELI5 Money Laundering - what, why and how?
    2026/10/02
    What is money laundering? Why can’t a criminal just spend good old fashioned cash? What are some of the ways used by criminals to launder money? Besides casinos, why are laundromats often mentioned? Why are countries like Panama and Cyprus ideal for laundering money? ... 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: courtimus, atomkanister, el_mochilero, skatingraccoon, jakob4800, mechadragon469, m34tbag, slippedtheslope and paxnova To the ELI5 community that has supported us so far, thanks for all your feedback and comments. Send us an e-mail: ELI5ThePodcast@gmail.com
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    9 分
  • ELI5 DNA - what is the double helix?

    ELI5 DNA - what is the double helix?
    2023/08/25
    If there's 3.2 billion base pairs in the human DNA, how come there's only about 20,000 genes? What is a gene? What is the double helix? Why is it significant? Who deserves credit for the discovery of DNA? Why do some people think Rosalind Franklin should have been awarded a Nobel Prize? ... 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: 1994x, coolbeans1114, xandarg and nickcagefan2 To the ELI5 community that has supported us so far, thanks for all your feedback and comments. Join us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/eli5ThePodcast/ or send us an e-mail: ELI5ThePodcast@gmail.com
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    8 分
  • ELI5 Carbonated Water - why does flat soda still taste like soda?

    ELI5 Carbonated Water - why does flat soda still taste like soda?
    2026/05/26
    Why do soft drinks exclusively use carbon dioxide instead of gases like oxygen or nitrogen? Why does "flat" soda still have a distinct taste compared to regular tap water? Why does Perrier extract natural gas from its spring water only to pump it back in later? Does the carbonation in sparkling water affect your body’s hydration differently than drinking regular water? Why do smaller bottles of sparkling water go flat significantly faster than larger two-liter bottles? ... 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: uniqueusername3171, irteris, daneilthemule, ggd_x, omega_weapon85, plsdntdwnvote, melange_powered and malvoliosf To the ELI5 community that has supported us so far, thanks for all your feedback and comments. Join us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/eli5ThePodcast/ or send us an e-mail: ELI5ThePodcast@gmail.com
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    8 分
  • ELI5 Hurricanes - why don't they hit the West Coast?

    ELI5 Hurricanes - why don't they hit the West Coast?
    2026/09/18
    Why don’t hurricanes seem to hit the West Coast of the USA or Europe? What is the Coreolis effect and why does it determine which direction a hurricane spins? They say the water flushes down a toilet or down a drain in opposite directions in the northern and southern hemispheres - fact or fiction? Why did hurricanes all have female names at one stage? ... 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: kristin9898, baroncoop, puzzlealbatross, competitivetable1, vinnaey, agate_ and bizitmap. To the ELI5 community that has supported us so far, thanks for all your feedback and comments. Send us an e-mail: ELI5ThePodcast@gmail.com
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    9 分
  • ELI5 Dreams - why is it so hard to run in a dream?

    ELI5 Dreams - why is it so hard to run in a dream?
    2026/09/11
    Why do we forget our dreams in the mornings? Why is it so hard to run in our dreams? Why is it explained by proprioceptive feedback? How come kids can't control peeing in their sleep the way adults can? Does putting someone's hand in a warm bowl of water really make them wet the bed? ... We explain like i'm five! Sponsored by Goodnight Stories by Rebel Girls - check out Laurene Powell Jobs narrating the first episode from Season 4! Thank you to the r/explainlikeimfive community as always and in particular the following users whose questions and comments formed the basis of this discussion: carderrrr, prob_dehydrated, bustamcthunderstick, noobsauce9001, 7thcourier, pkmkii, midafus, pavlovshumans & baeocystin. To the ELI5 community that has supported us so far, thanks for all your feedback and comments. Send us an e-mail: ELI5ThePodcast@gmail.com
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    10 分