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ELI5 Explain Like I'm 5: Bite sized answers to stuff you should know about - in a mini podcast

ELI5 Explain Like I'm Five Podcast
Eczema
Primary Colors
Winter Solstice
Artificial Sweeteners
Bed Bugs
Hypnosis
Infestation Treatment
Onomatopoeia
Snakes
Aurora Borealis
Performance Enhancement
Behavior Modification
Relaxation Techniques
Zero-Knowledge Proofs
Pesticides
International Travel
Thermal Lag
Language Variations
Animal Sounds
Venom

Explain Like I'm Five, aka ELI5, is the mini-podcast series where we take the questions you always wanted to ask, and talk about them in a way that is easy to understand. Made possible by the amazing reddit community at r/explainlikeimfive. See episode show notes for user credits.

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If every major country is in billions of debt, where are they borrowing from? Who exactly do they owe? Are there any consequences for them being in debt? Why is it a problem when it gets large? Why was Greece in trouble, while Japan seemingly has hig... more

Did you know bubble gum is traditionally pink simply because the inventor ran out of every other color? Did McDonald’s really try to help kids eat healthier by inventing bubble gum-flavored broccoli? What actually sets bubble gum apart from regular c... more

What sparked the invention of Morse code, and how did personal tragedy influence Samuel Morse's creation? Is Morse code still used today? How does Morse code rely on timing, and what role do dits and dahs play in understanding messages? Why do some p... more

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Tim
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Kevin
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4.9 out of 5 stars from 304 ratings
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    5
    Hfft67899
    United States6 months ago
  • Awesome

    One of the best podcasts ever! Love it and keep it going.

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    Ekinsville
    United States10 months ago
  • Concise & interesting

    Thank you making this podcast, I found out about your podcast when listening to minimalist mom podcast in South Africa. As parent, I think your podcast topics covers a wide variety for us to learn together with our kids. Keep up the wonderful work. Warm regards from Vietnam.

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    Le Keller
    South Africaa year ago
  • Love this show

    Bite sized nuggets of interest. Calm me down and help me to sleep.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    InannaHaqq
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Love the random topics

    Great podcast. Love the random topics. Always entertaining and informative

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    benjaminkane1983
    Australiaa year ago

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ELI5 Iron - is body iron different to construction iron?
Q: Can you have too much iron?
Yes, and it's dangerous. Your body doesn't have a natural way to get rid of excess iron, which can cause conditions like hemochromatosis, damaging organs.
ELI5 Iron - is body iron different to construction iron?
Q: What happens if we don't get enough iron?
Without enough iron, your body can't make enough healthy red blood cells, leading to anemia, which can make you feel tired, cold, or dizzy.
ELI5 Poker - which US president used poker to launch his election campaign?
Q: How do players calculate winning probabilities in real life playing the game?
They use quick math and memorized odds based on their outs and apply the rule of two and four.
ELI5 Poker - which US president used poker to launch his election campaign?
Q: Can you remind our listeners about the order in which a dealer puts down the community cards in Poker?
The first three community cards are dealt face up, called the flop, followed by the turn as the fourth card and the river as the final card.
ELI5 Gout - what is it and why is the big toe a target?
Q: How much difference can diet really make for gout?
A lot; managing gout through diet can lower uric acid levels and reduce attacks by cutting down on purine-heavy foods.

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This mini-podcast series provides concise, easily digestible answers to a wide variety of questions, addressing topics that listeners are often curious about but may find complex or confusing. Each episode aims to explain different subjects—from historical phenomena and scientific principles to everyday objects and societal practices—in a manner that is accessible and engaging for a general audience. The hosts utilize humor and interesting anecdotes to make learning enjoyable, often referencing community questions from Reddit's r/explainlikeimfive, which gives the series its unique collaborative edge. Noteworthy is the series' dedication to brevity, with episodes designed to be short enough to fit seamlessly into a busy lifestyle, making it... more

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