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Welcome! Make sure the next generation has the resources needed to stay curious. Did you love the Syria video? Donate to a world history project! Are Nietzsche and Existentialism more your speed? Nietzsche loved music, help bring it to a five year old! If the Stock Market video spoke to you, check out an economics projects for kindergarteners.

ELI5 is an inclusive place to ask questions and get layman-friendly answers, without fear of judgement. Find answers to your questions about current events, history, politics, culture and more. What do you need to know? Check out Explain It Like I'm Five on reddit.

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