Explain Like I'm Five | Don't Panic!

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The original was posted on /r/explainlikeimfive by /u/big_zk on 2023-06-26 19:02:01+00:00.

Facial recognition technology is becoming more prevalent in our daily lives, from unlocking our phones to security checkpoints at airports. But how does it actually work? Essentially, facial recognition algorithms analyze the unique features of a person's face, such as the distance between their eyes, the shape of their nose, and the contours of their jawline. This information is then compared to a database of known faces to identify a match. While it may seem like magic, it's actually a complex process involving machine learning and advanced computer vision techniques. But as with any technology that collects and stores personal information, concerns about privacy and security remain.

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The original was posted on /r/explainlikeimfive by /u/EmilyCMay on 2023-06-26 15:31:16+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/explainlikeimfive by /u/Eseeasq on 2023-06-26 18:22:35+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/explainlikeimfive by /u/carnitasmaximus on 2023-06-26 18:16:30+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/explainlikeimfive by /u/CreativeUsername774 on 2023-06-26 18:02:35+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/explainlikeimfive by /u/Second-handBonding on 2023-06-26 17:46:04+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/explainlikeimfive by /u/twelve25oh9 on 2023-06-26 17:14:50+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/explainlikeimfive by /u/thenotnate01 on 2023-06-26 16:13:41+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/explainlikeimfive by /u/think_tank_roll on 2023-06-26 16:02:21+00:00.

If banks are certified and backed by the government, then why during financial crisis do people lose out on their retirement investments?

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The original was posted on /r/explainlikeimfive by /u/Sovereign_Tsuk on 2023-06-26 15:47:17+00:00.

Like it's pretty much a magic disc to me i really don't understand them

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The original was posted on /r/explainlikeimfive by /u/Starkheiser on 2023-06-26 15:32:51+00:00.

From what I remember from high school geography and earth sciences, rain comes from clouds when the clouds get cold. So in Bangladesh it rains a lot because the clouds from the ocean are pushed further and further up against the Himalaya Mountains and it’s colder the further up you go, so it rains a lot.

Well, if that is true, during a forest fire it must get very, very hot above the forest fire, which would make it more difficult for the rain clouds to get cold and release the water, prolonging forest fires even more.

Is this how it works?

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The original was posted on /r/explainlikeimfive by /u/TheProv1 on 2023-06-26 14:25:14+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/explainlikeimfive by /u/Sureness_YT on 2023-06-26 14:04:44+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/explainlikeimfive by /u/SpicyGoatBoy on 2023-06-26 13:55:44+00:00.

So I surf, and the other day a friend of mine finally managed to noseride on his longboard. Can someone explain how this work, I understand the physics of surfing in general, but surely the added pressure to the front of the board would just cause it to dip and then flip over?

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The original was posted on /r/explainlikeimfive by /u/Mincelo on 2023-06-26 13:30:50+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/explainlikeimfive by /u/CharlesPrawnson on 2023-06-26 12:06:41+00:00.

Why is the Wagner Group referred to as a “mercenary” group when companies like Academi (formerly Blackwater) are referred to as a “military contractor”?

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The original was posted on /r/explainlikeimfive by /u/Zura6942069 on 2023-06-26 12:16:12+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/explainlikeimfive by /u/Mincelo on 2023-06-26 12:16:09+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/explainlikeimfive by /u/reddymea on 2023-06-26 12:13:37+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/explainlikeimfive by /u/burge4150 on 2023-06-26 11:44:50+00:00.

Original Title: ELI5: if June 21st is the equinox / longest day / day with the most direct sunlight - why does summer weather seem to start after that day, instead of that day being the middle of summer and having hot weather before and after it?

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The original was posted on /r/explainlikeimfive by /u/Ala-Delta on 2023-06-26 10:37:34+00:00.

I never understood this. From what I was taught in history class, masses of native north & south americans died because of European diseases. And for each latin american country, of course there are large african and native descents, but from what I read each country has a massive part of Spanish heritage.

Nowadays, how many humans live between El Paso and Ushuaia? More than half a billion? Yet Spain is only a country of 40m people. How is this possible?

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The original was posted on /r/explainlikeimfive by /u/FromTheOrdovician on 2023-06-26 08:29:43+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/explainlikeimfive by /u/Disastrous-Carrot1 on 2023-06-26 10:08:55+00:00.

ELI5 what happens to the body if you have diabetes and kidney dialysis?

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The original was posted on /r/explainlikeimfive by /u/This-ismeonReddit on 2023-06-26 09:59:52+00:00.

I work in the tech industry in a non tech role. Thank you

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The original was posted on /r/explainlikeimfive by /u/Disastrous-Carrot1 on 2023-06-26 09:59:32+00:00.

ELI5 How does neuropathy happen with diabetes?