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jesusredeemedme2425 August 21st, 2024

Yes, I know that title is confusing lol! It stands for “explain like I’m 5”. In other words, explain things in a basic way so we can easily understand <3


So, explain something, or ask for someone to explain something! I’ll post an example below <3

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jesusredeemedme2425 OP August 23rd, 2024

Tongue-in-cheek


Tongue-in-cheek means that you are not saying something seriously, and you are actually making a joke or being sarcastic. It's like when you say something that is silly, but you don't really mean it. For example, if someone asks you if you want to do your homework, and you say, "Oh sure, I just can't wait to spend my free time doing math problems!" you are being tongue-in-cheek. You're not really excited about doing homework, but you're making a joke to make people laugh or show that you don't want to do it. It's called tongue-in-cheek because when you say something like that, you might stick your tongue in your cheek, like you're trying to hold back a smile or giggle.

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Tinywhisper11 August 23rd, 2024

@jesusredeemedme2425 are ok so it's another word for sarcasm ❤

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jesusredeemedme2425 OP August 23rd, 2024

Yep :)

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jesusredeemedme2425 OP August 24th, 2024

reading techniques

Reading techniques are different strategies or skills that can help a person become a better reader. Some example reading techniques include previewing the material before starting to read, reading out loud, breaking down long words and taking notes as you go.

First, previewing the material before starting to read means looking at the title, looking at any pictures, making predictions about what the book or article might be about and what the key points might be. This will help you focus and understand the material better.

Second, reading the material out loud can help you focus on what you are reading and can help you understand things better. It can also help you remember the information more easily.

Third, breaking down long and unfamiliar words can also help you understand things better. You can look up the meaning of the words you don’t know and break the word into pieces to help you understand it better.

Finally, taking notes as you read can help you remember key points in the material. You can use things like highlighting and underlining to help you remember key facts and ideas.

These are some strategies that can help you become a better reader. By using these techniques, you will be able to understand and remember things better.
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jesusredeemedme2425 OP August 24th, 2024

diffusion of responsibility

Diffusion of responsibility is when a group of people all share responsibility for something, and so none of them feel like they need to take action. It's like if you are all sitting around in a room and it starts to smell funny, but nobody notices and nobody does anything because they all think someone else must be the one to take care of it. Diffusion of responsibility can make it harder to get things done because none of the people feel like they need to do anything.
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Tinywhisper11 August 25th, 2024

@jesusredeemedme2425 that makes sense, but doesn't make sense

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jesusredeemedme2425 OP August 26th, 2024

@Tinywhisper11

It's basically "oh, someone else will do it." lol

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jesusredeemedme2425 OP August 24th, 2024

the word literally

When you say the word "literally," you are telling someone that what you are talking about is true and real. It usually means that something happened exactly how you said it did. Imagine being in a room and telling your friend, "I literally jumped out of my seat when I heard that noise!" That means that you were actually sitting in a chair, and you jumped out of it when you heard a noise. It's not a metaphor or an exaggeration – it really happened!
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jesusredeemedme2425 OP August 24th, 2024

judicial review

Judicial review is when a court looks at something that a government or public official has done to make sure it is legal. It's like when a teacher checks your math homework to see if you did it right or wrong. Judicial review is when a court checks whether something a goverment or public official has done was done the right way, according to the law.

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jesusredeemedme2425 OP August 24th, 2024

systemic racism

Systemic racism is racism that is built into systems or organizations (like governments or companies) and affects many people. It is different than individual racism, where one person may have racist beliefs and act in a racist way. Systemic racism takes place when institutions give unfair advantages to people of a certain race, or deny opportunities to people of another race. This means people of certain races will have an easier time getting certain things like jobs, housing, healthcare, education, and other opportunities. It also means people of certain races are more likely to be treated unfairly or unequally. Systemic racism affects how people are seen, heard, recognized, and valued in society.
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Tinywhisper11 August 25th, 2024

@jesusredeemedme2425 ohh! That's sad to think about 🙁

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jesusredeemedme2425 OP August 26th, 2024

@Tinywhisper11

It's EVERYWHERE... Also, unconscious bias.

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Tinywhisper11 August 26th, 2024

@jesusredeemedme2425 I know you struggle with this issue🙁 people are sometimes just cruel. 😥 sorry sweetie

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jesusredeemedme2425 OP August 26th, 2024

Not that much. People can’t figure out my race sometimes lol

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jesusredeemedme2425 OP August 24th, 2024

how does startup funding work?

Startup funding is essentially money given to help a new business get started. Think of it like a loan from friends or family: the startup owners borrow the money, and in exchange, the funders get to own a part of the company. The owners usually pay the funders back over time (with interest) or when the company is sold. To start a company, startup owners usually try to find investors such as venture capitalists (people who invest in riskier businesses) or angel investors (wealthy individuals who invest their own money). After pitching their idea to potential investors, the owners might get funding in exchange for giving the investors a certain number of shares in the company. This means that the investors are part owners and get to share in any profits the company makes.
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jesusredeemedme2425 OP August 24th, 2024

how does startup funding work?

Startup funding is essentially money given to help a new business get started. Think of it like a loan from friends or family: the startup owners borrow the money, and in exchange, the funders get to own a part of the company. The owners usually pay the funders back over time (with interest) or when the company is sold. To start a company, startup owners usually try to find investors such as venture capitalists (people who invest in riskier businesses) or angel investors (wealthy individuals who invest their own money). After pitching their idea to potential investors, the owners might get funding in exchange for giving the investors a certain number of shares in the company. This means that the investors are part owners and get to share in any profits the company makes.
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jesusredeemedme2425 OP August 24th, 2024

why are black holes not black

Black holes are not black because even though they pull in light, some light can still escape. Black holes have a huge amount of gravity that can pull in light from all around it. As light gets close to the black hole it gets bent around the black hole and some of that light escapes from the other side. This means some of the light that was pulled in can be seen from far away so they appear to be a dark red color instead of black.
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Tinywhisper11 August 25th, 2024

@jesusredeemedme2425 black holes sound scary

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jesusredeemedme2425 OP August 26th, 2024

@Tinywhisper11

They're farrrrrrr away, don't worry <3

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jesusredeemedme2425 OP August 24th, 2024

abacus

An abacus is a tool that you can use to do math. It looks like a rectangular frame with a bunch of beads on it. Each row of beads has a different value. The bottom row is worth one, the row above it is worth ten, and so on. To use it, you move the beads to add or subtract, just like counting on your fingers. It makes it easier for people to do math problems quickly, without using a calculator.

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Tinywhisper11 August 25th, 2024

@jesusredeemedme2425 thank God for calculators ❤

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