ELI5 Induction Stoves - are they really faster than gas stoves?

ELI5 Induction Stoves - are they really faster than gas stoves?

Author: ELI5 Explain Like I'm Five Podcast June 13, 2025 Duration: 7:07
Are induction stoves quicker than gas stoves? How does using an induction stove compare to using gas or conventional electric stoves? What is the secret behind how induction stoves can boil water so quickly? Can you explain how induction cooktops heat pans without heating themselves? Do induction stoves require specific cookware for efficient cooking? ... 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: king_hubba_, zackofalltrades198, philosopherspants, greatspacegibbon, lanzr, bardfinn, clap4lights, and vadered.  To the 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

Ever find yourself wondering about something seemingly simple, but the answers online are full of jargon? That's where ELI5 Explain Like I'm 5: Bite sized answers to stuff you should know about-in a mini podcast comes in. Each episode grabs a curious question-maybe why the sky is blue, how electricity actually works, or the history behind a common tradition-and breaks it down into clear, digestible pieces. The aim is genuine understanding, not just a quick fact. Sourced from the vibrant curiosity of the Reddit community, this podcast transforms those everyday "how" and "why" mysteries into short, focused conversations. You'll hear about topics spanning science, culture, society, and our planet, all explained as if to a bright five-year-old, which turns out to be the perfect clarity level for anyone. It’s for the casually inquisitive, the lifelong learner, or anyone who just wants a straightforward answer without the lecture. Tune in for a few minutes and come away a little more informed about the world, one simple explanation at a time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

ELI5 Explain Like I'm 5: Bite sized answers to stuff you should know about - in a mini podcast
Podcast Episodes
ELI5 Prime Numbers - why isn’t 1 a prime number? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:10
What are the two reasons that 1 is not classified as a prime number? How did the definition of prime numbers evolve? What is Euclid’s theorem and how does it relate to prime numbers? Explain the Twin Prime Conjecture. Ho…
ELI5 Burping - how loud was the world loudest burp? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:36
What exactly causes a burp, and why does it happen? How do cows and their burps play a role in greenhouse gas emissions? When they say “livestock are responsible for burping the methane equivalent of 3.1 gigatonnes of ca…
ELI5 Yawning - why is it contagious? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:15
Why do we feel the urge to yawn just by seeing or hearing someone else do it? Do animals yawn? Why do we yawn when bored or tired? Is the oxygen explanation a myth? Why does everything sound muffled when I yawn? Why do I…
ELI5 Olympics - why the amateur vs professional line blurred? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:14
Why were the Olympics so strict about amateurism in the first place? Why were professionals not allowed initially? Who was disqualified for being a professional? How did the lines between amateur and professional blur? A…
ELI5 Sore Throat - is alcohol or honey a better remedy? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:56
What causes a sore throat? Why is it that alcohol, which is a disinfectant, doesn’t cure a sore throat? Why is honey a popular remedy? Explain the science behind the "lump in your throat" feeling. Did George Washington d…
ELI5 Dyson Sphere - what exactly is it? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:24
What exactly is a Dyson Sphere? What materials would be required? What is a Dyson Swarm and a Dyson Bubble? Could any other civilizations have built a dyson sphere already? ... we explain like I'm five Thank you to the r…
ELI5 Collagen - what makes it special and important for your skin? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:36
How does collagen differ from other proteins? What are the different types of collagen? Is there a way to slow down collagen loss as we age? What is the relationship between collagen and gelatin? ... we explain like I'm…
ELI5 Mona Lisa - why is it the most famous painting in the world? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:25
Why is the Mona Lisa the most famous painting in the world when many other paintings are technically harder? How was it stolen? Who is Lisa? What is so captivating about her smile? What happened to Louvre visitor numbers…