ELI5 Sinkholes - how do they happen?

ELI5 Sinkholes - how do they happen?

Author: ELI5 Explain Like I'm Five Podcast April 7, 2023 Duration: 7:30
How do sinkholes happen? What exactly are they? What are Cenotes? Why do sinkholes have so many different names around the world? What is the deepest sinkhole in the world? ... 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: jaded57, dixonmyaz, berkeleykev, back2beantown, francischarlesbacon and fish_823543 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 CPR - what is Michael Jackson’s association to CPR? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:49
If we breathe out carbon dioxide, why does CPR work? Why does modern CPR training de-emphasize rescue breaths? CPR manuals talk about doing 100-120 chest compressions per minute - why so much faster than the average puls…
ELI5 Pee - is urinating in the pool ok? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:26
Is it ok to pee in the swimming pool? Is pee poisonous or sterile? Which famous swimmers admitted to peeing in the pool? Why is it ok for sea creatures in the ocean, if all the creatures are peeing in there? How does uri…
ELI5 Jupiter - can you land on a gas planet? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:50
What do they mean when they say Jupiter is a "gas" planet? Could a rocket be shot through it? Can a space ship land on it? If Jupiter’s Great Red Spot is a storm, why has it been there for so long? Why was the Juno missi…
ELI5 Decaf - how did a train accident lead to its discovery? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:23
How is it possible to get the caffeine out of coffee beans? How was the process accidentally discovered? What percentage of caffeine needs to be removed for it to be considered decaf? Is it true that coffee makes you wan…
ELI5 Dyslexia - does it exist in all languages? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:41
How common is dyslexia? How does dyslexia work? Is it genetic or environmental? Who are the famous dyslexics? Are you dyslexic in all languages? Why is the font Comic Sans notable for people with dyslexia? ... we explain…
ELI5 Donuts - why the association with the police? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:08
Why do powdered donuts feel cold? Why are donuts often associated with the police? Where does the donut come from? How did the hole get invented? ... we explain like I'm five Thank you to the r/explainlikeimfive communit…
ELI5 Ampersand - the 27th member of the alphabet? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:24
Why does the ampersand exist? Why do movie credits have a specific use of the ampersand? When did it stop being the 27th member of the alphabet? What does ‘per se’ mean in the context of the ampersand? Why is the ampersa…
ELI5 Wrinkled Fingers - why water makes our fingers wrinkle? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:26
How did they disprove the common assumption that our skin wrinkles or water aging occurs because water makes it swell? What did they observe and how is this fact used in the medical field today? What evolutionary purpose…
ELI5 Escalators - what is the shoe shine thingy there for? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:10
Why does it feel so strange to step onto a stationary escalator? What do the brush type things on the side of escalators do? Why are escalator steps jagged with the brushlike shape at the top and bottom? Why do escalator…
ELI5 Occam's Razor - please explain what it really means! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:55
What is Occam’s Razor? Why is it so commonly misunderstood? Why do people talk about hooves and zebras when describing it? Who was Occam, and why is it his razor? What is Occam’s broom? What are other philosophical razor…