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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.

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

    • Education
    • 4.8 • 133 Ratings

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.

    ELI5 Jet Stream - can a regular plane break the sound barrier on a jet stream?

    ELI5 Jet Stream - can a regular plane break the sound barrier on a jet stream?

    Is it possible for a regular passenger jet to break the sound barrier by riding on a really fast jet stream? How do jet streams form in the first place? Do they change throughout the year? How are they related to the polar vortex? How do commercial aircraft make use of the jet stream?
    ... we explain like I'm five
    Thank you to the r/explainlikeimfive community and in particular the following users whose questions and comments formed the basis of this discussion: warshadow, hugepilchard, stknrdr, burninatingpeasants and hemlockone
    To the ELI5 community that has supported us so far, thanks for all your feedback and comments. Join us on Twitter:
    https://www.twitter.com/eli5ThePodcast/
    or send us an e-mail:
    ELI5ThePodcast@gmail.com

    • 6 min
    ELI5 Matcha Tea - how do you tell if it’s high quality?

    ELI5 Matcha Tea - how do you tell if it’s high quality?

    Is matcha Japanese or Chinese? What makes matcha different from other green teas? How is it made? What is the special whisk for? How do you tell if the matcha you’re buying is high quality? How much caffeine is in matcha?
    ... we explain like I'm five
    Thank you to the r/explainlikeimfive community and in particular the following users whose questions and comments formed the basis of this discussion: vertexoflife, appleanche and rivertea
    To the ELI5 community that has supported us so far, thanks for all your feedback and comments. Join us on Twitter:
    https://www.twitter.com/eli5ThePodcast/
    or send us an e-mail:
    ELI5ThePodcast@gmail.com
     

    • 7 min
    Introducing Zero To Travel

    Introducing Zero To Travel

    We explain why we've been listening to the Zero To Travel Podcast. Hope you enjoy it too.

    • 3 min
    ELI5 Olive Oil - virgin, extra-virgin & refined - what's the difference?

    ELI5 Olive Oil - virgin, extra-virgin & refined - what's the difference?

    What else determines the quality of olive oil and what's the difference between extra virgin, virgin, and refined olive oil? How is olive oil extracted? What are the proven health benefits of consuming olive oil?
    ... we explain like I'm five
    Thank you to the r/explainlikeimfive community and in particular the following users whose questions and comments formed the basis of this discussion: probbablyacantolope, frommerman, gcarsk, natureman123 & attackads
    To the ELI5 community that has supported us so far, thanks for all your feedback and comments. Join us on Twitter:
    https://www.twitter.com/eli5ThePodcast/
    or send us an e-mail:
    ELI5ThePodcast@gmail.com

    • 5 min
    🔥 ELI5 Daylight Savings Time - who thought it was a good idea?

    🔥 ELI5 Daylight Savings Time - who thought it was a good idea?

    Why do we still change clocks to Daylight Savings Time when so many people dislike it? Who came up with the idea in the first place? Why is there a movement to permanent Daylight Savings Time? Are farmers for or against Daylight Savings Time?
    ... we explain like I'm five
    Thank you to the r/explainlikeimfive community and in particular the following users whose questions and comments formed the basis of this discussion: sushiandwow, eigenfood, tripshed, bunchoatoms, jiceman and grizzletron.
    To the ELI5 community that has supported us so far, thanks for all your feedback and comments. Join us on Twitter:
    https://www.twitter.com/eli5ThePodcast/
    or send us an e-mail:
    ELI5ThePodcast@gmail.com

    • 7 min
    ELI5 Leap Years - why was 2000 a leap year but 2100 isn’t?

    ELI5 Leap Years - why was 2000 a leap year but 2100 isn’t?

    How did ancient civilizations in 45 B.C. with their ancient technology know that the earth orbits the sun in 365 days? What is the exact length of an Earth year? How does the Gregorian calendar adjust for this discrepancy? There are some exceptions to leap years right? What is the Birthday Paradox? And does it apply to leap year birthdays?
    ... we explain like I'm five
    Thank you to the r/explainlikeimfive community and in particular the following users whose questions and comments formed the basis of this discussion: tommymikhaylov, davidrfz, pleural_mesothelioma, ansuz07, antithesys, mantufelis, evilabed24, ultopsso_yt
    To the ELI5 community that has supported us so far, thanks for all your feedback and comments. Join us on Twitter:
    https://www.twitter.com/eli5ThePodcast/
    or send us an e-mail:
    ELI5ThePodcast@gmail.com

    • 5 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
133 Ratings

133 Ratings

REZNIL JANNERY ,

Short informative to the point

Plus, no adverts🥳

mack Ena ,

Super

Very well explained in 5 minutes

wval35 ,

Great podcast

Would love to see a brief overview on crypto currency vs central bank currency

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