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

Nov 25, 2022

Why is it called Coca Cola? How did we get the nickname Coke? Where does the logo come from? Who invented it and who is responsible for all the advertising that Coca Cola has been associated with? Why is it made with different types of sugar in different parts of the world?

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Nov 18, 2022

What two fears are we all born with? What is the most common phobia? Why are phobias categorized as specific and social phobias? Who are some famous people with phobias?

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Thank you to the r/explainlikeimfive community whose questions and comments formed the basis of this discussion.

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Nov 11, 2022

What’s the difference between a pyramid scheme and a Ponzi scheme? Why is it called a Ponzi scheme? What are some of the most famous Ponzi schemes in history?

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Thank you to the r/explainlikeimfive community and in particular the following users whose questions and comments formed the...


Nov 4, 2022

How exactly does turning a device off and on fix such a wide array of tech problems? Why are you sometimes asked to turn something off and wait 20 seconds before plugging it in again? Why did ctrl-alt-delete get invented and why this particular key sequence?

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