ELI5 Olympics - why the amateur vs professional line blurred?

ELI5 Olympics - why the amateur vs professional line blurred?

Author: ELI5 Explain Like I'm Five Podcast August 2, 2024 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? Are there any sports left in the Olympics that still maintain that strict amateur status? ... we explain like I'm five 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

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 Washing Machines - more consequential than the internet? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:50
What makes washing machines such a vital household invention in the modern world? How did washing machines transform household chores from 8-12 hours to a fraction of that time? Could you explain the role of water temper…
ELI5 LiDAR - how it sees the world? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:37
What is LiDAR? Why is it helpful in addition to seeing things through cameras? How does LiDAR time-of-flight measure distance when light travels so fast—what tricks give picosecond precision? Why can LiDAR detect single-…
ELI5 Deck of Cards - why 52 playing cards and why so mysterious? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:23
How did we end up with the deck of cards that we use today? Did the standard 52-card deck derive from Tarot cards, and what does that mean for gameplay? Is it true that shuffling a deck creates a unique order that has li…
ELI5 Gout - what is it and why is the big toe a target? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:06
What is gout, and how does it uniquely affect your body compared to other forms of arthritis? Why does gout primarily affect the big toe? How do uric acid crystals form, and what role do diet and lifestyle play in this p…
ELI5 Rubiks Cubes - how do some people solve it in seconds? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:48
How do competitive solvers manage to solve a Rubik's Cube in under 10 seconds, and what techniques do they use? What is the relationship between memorization and pattern recognition for record-breaking cube solvers? How…
ELI5 Toilets - why are public toilets tankless unlike those at home? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:46
Why do home toilets typically have tanks, while public toilets often don't? What are some benefits of tankless toilets in public spaces from a design perspective? What is the S bend there for and how has this toilet desi…
ELI5 Wine - which came first, wine or beer? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:15
Which came first, wine or beer? Is it true that the birthplace of wine is Georgia, not France or Italy? Can any wine truly age forever, or does it have a finite lifespan where quality peaks and then diminishes? Why did C…
ELI5 Beer - why it was central to historical society? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:13
How did ancient sailors rely on beer for hydration? What does history tell us about alcohol's role in survival? Why was beer so essential for laborers in ancient Egypt, especially during pyramid construction? Why is beer…