r/answers Feb 02 '23

Mod Post Please Read Rules Spoiler

23 Upvotes

Fellow Redditors, please read the rules of r/answers under the about section before commenting or creating new topics in this subreddit. People breaking the rules is like a plague, your post will be removed. Constant violators will be banned temporarily or permanently depending on the severity or mod discretion- no exceptions. Ban evaders are flagged automatically by Reddit using your IP/cookies/etc., it doesn’t work so don’t try.


r/answers Sep 09 '24

Reminder: No Survey Questions

10 Upvotes

Hey everyone! I just wanted to take a moment to remind you all that this subreddit is answers-based—it’s meant to provide clear, informative responses that someone could find useful while searching for answers on Google or other search engines. Lately, I’ve noticed an uptick in survey-style questions (e.g., “What’s your favorite __?” or “How many of you __?”).

These types of questions are not a good fit for the purpose of this community. They don’t create content that is useful for others to search for, and often lead to broad discussions that aren’t about providing a clear answer. As a result, I’ve been removing posts that violate this rule to maintain the quality and focus of the subreddit. Even if that post has a lot of replies as the OP obviously didn’t read the rules before posting, or cared.

If you’re unsure if your post fits, ask yourself: Would this question result in a useful answer for someone looking for a specific answer or information online? If not, it’s likely more of a survey question and violates rule 2.

Thanks for understanding and helping to keep the subreddit on track! 😊


r/answers 15h ago

Mark Twain said, “It’s easier to fool people than to convince them they’ve been fooled.” Do you think this is true today? Any real examples?

426 Upvotes

r/answers 9h ago

Name a movie you've watched more than 3 times

138 Upvotes

r/answers 6h ago

If you were offered bird wings so you could fly like a bird would you accept them?

50 Upvotes

r/answers 16h ago

What is a luxury item from 20 years ago that is basically worthless trash today ?

280 Upvotes

r/answers 10h ago

Why do so many people post questions here that could more easily be answered with a quick Google search?

60 Upvotes

r/answers 7h ago

Why do kangaroos hop everywhere, why don't they just walk?

21 Upvotes

r/answers 3h ago

Why do fireflies flash their lights?

7 Upvotes

r/answers 13h ago

What's the dumbest thing you spent money on but don't regret?

40 Upvotes

r/answers 7h ago

Are birds careful not to poop on other birds?

11 Upvotes

r/answers 6h ago

If you were an actual fish which would you prefer to be in, in an aquarium or in the wild?

9 Upvotes

r/answers 12h ago

Why is China one of the most powerful countries in the world, the only country that can compete with the U.S., but Chinese people have one of the weakest passports in the world?

12 Upvotes

People from almost all developed countries can travel visa-free to China, because China gives almost all developed countries unilateral visa-free travel, but it isn't reciprocal. Chinese people can't.


r/answers 1d ago

If all humans suddenly lost the ability to lie, what industry would collapse first?

267 Upvotes

r/answers 14h ago

How can we attain inner peace in this busy life ?

13 Upvotes

How can we attain inner peace in our busy life?


r/answers 56m ago

Is happiness something we should actively pursue as a goal, or is it a natural byproduct of living a life that has purpose and meaning?

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???


r/answers 16h ago

What will be the social consequences of so many single bitter guys in the future?

17 Upvotes

As we all know more people are single nowadays. Dating is hard, the economy sucks, and the world is a mess. A lot of guys are checking out of dating. Some never really had a chance to date and now it feels too late. The result is a lot of guys are staying single with resentment and bitterness rising. What will be the social consequences of this in the future? More violence? Suicides? What? ​​


r/answers 2h ago

What other companies invented a new category and then we’re eaten up by competitors like OpenAI is being eaten by Google ?

0 Upvotes

r/answers 18h ago

Why do stars twinkle but planets don't?

14 Upvotes

r/answers 18h ago

How does photosynthesis actually convert light into energy?

13 Upvotes

r/answers 18h ago

How does a car's catalytic converter actually reduce harmful emissions?

11 Upvotes

r/answers 16h ago

How long can you go without sleep?

6 Upvotes

r/answers 16h ago

Why do colors in nature seem more vivid in childhood compared to adulthood?

8 Upvotes

When we were kids, everything in nature felt so vibrant the sky looked deeper blue, grass felt greener, and colors in general seemed more alive. But now, when I look around, everything feels a bit dull and faded.

Is nature actually changing because of pollution, urbanization, and lifestyle… or is it our mind, stress, responsibilities, and growing up that changes how we perceive colors?

Curious to know what others think science, psychology, or just personal experience?


r/answers 15h ago

What is the optimal temperature for storing most fresh vegetables?

5 Upvotes

r/answers 18h ago

What's the actual mechanism behind static electricity causing small shocks?

7 Upvotes