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

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ELI5 Olympics - why the amateur vs professional line blurred? Aug 02, 2024

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Why were the Olympics so strict about amateurism in the first place? Why were professionals not allowed initially? Who was disqualified for being a professional? How did the lines between amateur and professional blur? Are there any sports left in the Olympics that still maintain that strict amateur status?

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ELI5 USB - is it still wrong to remove a thumb drive without first ‘ejecting’?’ Jul 26, 2024

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Why should we ‘eject’ before physically removing a USB device? Who came up with the idea of USB in the first place? What is ‘juice jacking’ and why do we need to watch out for it?

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ELI5 Sore Throat - is alcohol or honey a better remedy? Jul 19, 2024

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What causes a sore throat? Why is it that alcohol, which is a disinfectant, doesn’t cure a sore throat? Why is honey a popular remedy? Explain the science behind the "lump in your throat" feeling. Did George Washington die of a sore throat?

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ELI5 Dyson Sphere - what exactly is it? Jul 12, 2024

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What exactly is a Dyson Sphere? What materials would be required? What is a Dyson Swarm and a Dyson Bubble? Could any other civilizations have built a dyson sphere already?

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ELI5 Collagen - what makes it special and important for your skin? Jul 12, 2024

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How does collagen differ from other proteins? What are the different types of collagen? Is there a way to slow down collagen loss as we age? What is the relationship between collagen and gelatin?

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ELI5 Mona Lisa - why is it the most famous painting in the world? Jul 05, 2024

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Why is the Mona Lisa the most famous painting in the world when many other paintings are technically harder? How was it stolen? Who is Lisa? What is so captivating about her smile? What happened to Louvre visitor numbers after the painting was stolen?

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ELI5 Blueberries - what makes them a superfood? Jun 28, 2024

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Is there a nutritional difference between frozen and fresh blueberries? Why do some blueberries taste sweet while others are tart? How are blueberries cultivated, and what are the different types? Does the "blue raspberry" exist? What is Bluetooth’s connection to blueberries?

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ELI5 Three Body Problem - what makes it so intriguing? Jun 21, 2024

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Why has the three body problem been puzzling mathematicians for centuries? What is a real world example? What is its connection to chaos theory? Who wrote the famous fiction novel? Is there really any solar system out there like described in the book and Netflix series?

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ELI5 Two Factor Authentication - how are authenticator apps more secure than SMS? Jun 14, 2024

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How did we go from secret handshakes to digital codes? Explain “something you know, something you have, and something you are”. Where was the first computer password invented? Why are SMS codes considered not that secure? Which former CIA director had their phone compromised via a teenage phone hack?

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ELI5 Starlink - what makes it possible and how does it work? Jun 08, 2024

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What is low earth orbit and how does it enable Starlink to deliver high quality internet? Do they need regulatory approval to operate in each country? With so many satellites, space debris and the risk of collisions must be a major concern - how does SpaceX manage these risks? Weren’t there some near misses early on?

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