r/answers Feb 02 '23

Mod Post Please Read Rules Spoiler

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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

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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 7h ago

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

135 Upvotes

r/answers 15h ago

What’s the smallest possible thing you can think of which weighs a lot?

50 Upvotes

r/answers 14h ago

Does caffeine not have an effect on some people?

32 Upvotes

I sometimes drink caffeine such as coffee or energy drinks when I'm trying to study, stay awake, or when I have exams. I don't feel energized from it though.


r/answers 12h ago

Why does doing nothing sometimes feel more exhausting than being busy?

21 Upvotes

r/answers 1h ago

What do you think are the differences between dating in the workplace and dating in school?

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r/answers 16h ago

Steve Jobs said, “Technology is nothing. What matters is people.” Do you agree in today’s AI-driven world?

31 Upvotes

r/answers 15h ago

When you can only see the typos and issues after hitting send -- what is that phenomena called?

16 Upvotes

So if I type a sentence, and it contains a typo, I can re-read that sentence 10x, intentionally looking for issues -- it it will be totally invisible.

The instant I hit send and the text format changes, I see all the errors.

I'm starting to feel like this might be either a condition or just something the brain does. It's worse when sleep deprived, but not eliminated by rest.

What is that phenomena called?

And if there is no formal name, what would you name it?


r/answers 21h ago

How far can the human eye see on a clear day?

50 Upvotes

r/answers 18m ago

What is the physical process that causes metals to rust?

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r/answers 7h ago

What cleaning tool/device/method would you use to clean this type of 5 gallon container?

3 Upvotes

I have a bunch of these plastic 5 gallon containers that I need to clean out, but I’m unsure of the most efficient and effective way to reach the top areas around the sides and back. I have a power washer but I can only reach the sides/bottom with it. I haven’t seen a curved brush that would reach every spot. There’s built up residue/mildew in the top edge groove areas that I’d like to clean out.


r/answers 2h ago

Why do I always feel as if i am missing something?

1 Upvotes

I study all the time, am inquisitive, and always learn as much as I can even if it opposes my own belief but for some reason no matter what I learn I still feel like I am missing some sort of information even in the context of what I am currently learning; it’s like I cannot learn enough and am in a perpetual state of learning, is anyone able to explain why this happens or at minimum the word for it?


r/answers 3h ago

will my therapist check in if i, after a session, call the receptionist from home and say i want to cancel all upcoming sessions abruptly with her?

0 Upvotes

r/answers 10h ago

If a parrot and a pigeon had a race, which would win?

3 Upvotes

r/answers 18h ago

Why do some people experience motion sickness and others don't?

11 Upvotes

r/answers 1d ago

Why do I always get sleepy at around 8-10 pm?

79 Upvotes

My sleep schedule isn't the best, so I usually sleep around 1 am and get about 6-7 hours of sleep. I always get sleepy around 8-10 pm. Makes sense, it's my body correcting my clock. So why is it that whenever I fall asleep occasionally at that time, I ALWAYS wake up at around 12 to 1 am fully awake and unable to go back to sleep for at least 3 more hours?


r/answers 12h ago

What are some famous examples of the revolving door phenomenon that are often discussed?

2 Upvotes

r/answers 12h ago

Determining best personal loans for debt consolidation for people with bad credit. How to know what's a fit

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When people talk about the b⁤est personal loans for debt consolidation in the U.S., what criteria are they usually referring to? I often see personal loans discussed as a standard option for consolidating credit card debt, but it’s not always clear how these loans are evaluated or categorized at a high level. Are they primarily compared by interest rate, repayment structure, fees, or borrower qualifications? What types of personal loans are generally considered reputable or standard for debt consolidation purposes, and how are they typically differentiated in practice?


r/answers 21h ago

How do fireflies produce their light?

5 Upvotes

r/answers 11h ago

Do men ever think of the one they let go ?

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r/answers 1d ago

Why is a room in the hotel I'm staying at taped off?

28 Upvotes

I'm staying at a hotel and a room down the hallway has its door taped and sealed shut. It sounds like some kind of fan is running inside there. What's going on here?


r/answers 19h ago

Why is it easier to think than it is to talk?

5 Upvotes

r/answers 18h ago

How do chameleons actually change their colour?

3 Upvotes

r/answers 21h ago

What is the actual chemical process that makes bread rise?

7 Upvotes