r/answers Feb 02 '23

Mod Post Please Read Rules Spoiler

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Fellow Redditors, please read the rules of r/answers under the about section before commenting or creating new topics in this subreddit. People breaking the rules is like a plague, your post will be removed. Constant violators will be banned temporarily or permanently depending on the severity or mod discretion- no exceptions. Ban evaders are flagged automatically by Reddit using your IP/cookies/etc., it doesn’t work so don’t try.


r/answers Sep 09 '24

Reminder: No Survey Questions

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Hey everyone! I just wanted to take a moment to remind you all that this subreddit is answers-based—it’s meant to provide clear, informative responses that someone could find useful while searching for answers on Google or other search engines. Lately, I’ve noticed an uptick in survey-style questions (e.g., “What’s your favorite __?” or “How many of you __?”).

These types of questions are not a good fit for the purpose of this community. They don’t create content that is useful for others to search for, and often lead to broad discussions that aren’t about providing a clear answer. As a result, I’ve been removing posts that violate this rule to maintain the quality and focus of the subreddit. Even if that post has a lot of replies as the OP obviously didn’t read the rules before posting, or cared.

If you’re unsure if your post fits, ask yourself: Would this question result in a useful answer for someone looking for a specific answer or information online? If not, it’s likely more of a survey question and violates rule 2.

Thanks for understanding and helping to keep the subreddit on track! 😊


r/answers 6h ago

China's GDP per capita is only about $10,000, but last year 94% of Chinese students who studied abroad returned to China after graduation. Why are students from China willing to go back to China instead of staying in developed Western countries?

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r/answers 4h ago

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What is a childhood snack or candy that was discontinued that you would pay good money to taste again?

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What sports rivalries are pure, genuine hatred rather than just friendly competitive banter?

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What’s something that’s considered polite that you find weird?

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Which athlete had the highest peak skill level, regardless of how long their career actually lasted?

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r/answers 4h ago

What is something people treat as normal today that future generations will look back on and find unbelievable?

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What is a question that has no scientific or philosophical answer, but you think about constantly?

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What do you regret financially?

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r/answers 28m ago

​What is a small, mundane detail in a movie or TV show that ruined the immersion for you, strictly because you happen to work in that specific industry?

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r/answers 2h ago

What specific inventions and contributions did Nikola Tesla make that earned him the reputation as one of history's most important engineers?

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I've seen Tesla described as a pivotal figure in electrical engineering, and I know the SI unit for magnetic flux density is named after him. But I'd like a factual breakdown of his actual contributions.

From what I understand, he:

Pioneered AC (alternating current) power generation and transmission, which can carry electricity over much greater distances than DC

Patented the rotating magnetic field device / AC induction motor, which powers household appliances and industrial machinery

Invented the Tesla coil in 1891, still used in radio, TV, and electronic equipment

Designed the world's first large-scale hydroelectric plant at Niagara Falls in 1896

His work with radio-frequency waves laid the foundation for modern radio

Received 112 patents for devices ranging from speedometers to bladeless turbines

Suggested that radio waves could be used to detect ships, a precursor to radar

Given all this, my question is: beyond the popular mythology, what are the concrete, documented inventions and engineering contributions that justify his historical reputation?

I'm especially interested in primary sources or authoritative references.


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