ELI5 if one nuclear bomb is 100’s or 1000’s times as powerful as the ones used to end WW2 wouldn’t just 1 or 2 wipe out most the world? Submitted by lsarge442 t3_11d1y3a on February 27, 2023 at 3:51 AM in explainlikeimfive 18 comments 1
eli5 With billions and billions of people over time, how can fingerprints be unique to each person. With the small amount of space, wouldn’t they eventually have to repeat the pattern? Submitted by lsarge442 t3_101j9cq on January 2, 2023 at 6:10 PM in explainlikeimfive No comments 1
ELI5 When selling an item in an auction, why set a minimum reserve amount if the bidders can’t see it. Why not just set the minimum bid at the lowest price you’d be willing to sell at? Submitted by lsarge442 t3_z86hek on November 29, 2022 at 9:17 PM in explainlikeimfive 12 comments 15