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

Jul 26, 2019

Why have remote controlled drones or RC quadcopters become so popular in recent years? If they are a superior design to regular helicopters, why aren't we starting to see full scale quadcopters being built?

 

... We explain like i'm five!

  

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Jul 19, 2019

How does Bitcoin it work? How do I get it? What is the blockchain? What is mining? Why are ASIC and GPU or video cards used instead of a more general purpose CPU?

 

... We explain like i'm five!

 

This episode mentions a shout out to the Unchained Podcast which you can find here:


Jul 12, 2019

What causes stress? What does it do to our bodies? What’s the difference between 'fight or flight' and 'rest and digest'? Does stress cause grey hair?

 

... We explain like i'm five!

 

Thank you to the r/explainlikeimfive community, and specifically the following reddit users whose questions and responses formed...


Jul 5, 2019

What makes popcorn pop? Can we pop other grains like rice or quinoa? Why does the first kernel popped not burn while the others are being popped? Why do most brands of microwave popcorn require one specific side to be placed up?

 

... We explain like i'm five!

 

Thank you to the r/explainlikeimfive community, and...