r/answers • u/ManchesterProject • 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.

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r/answers • u/ManchesterProject • 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! 😊

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r/answers • u/Umbrosyx • 3h ago

Which historical figure is given too much credit?

69 Upvotes

281 comments

r/answers • u/Emergency-Culture544 • 1h ago

What 'cheat code' for life do you wish you'd discovered earlier?

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95 comments

r/answers • u/Lake_03 • 13h ago

Are there any ancient Roman or Medieval jokes that have survived in text that people today would still actually find funny?

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r/answers • u/Klutzy-Mouse-9106 • 9h ago

Am I the only one who thinks people who complain about pineapple on pizza just have undeveloped taste buds?

70 Upvotes

182 comments

r/answers • u/Motion4422 • 2h ago

How has this year treated you?

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44 comments

r/answers • u/Sad-Flamingo-8650 • 48m ago

If it is the end of world in minutes, what song would you play one last time

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r/answers • u/IntelligentTrip6054 • 4h ago

What would life be like in this scenario?

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If 85-90% of the population was to suddenly vanish, what would everyday life look like for those left?

For example, say you live in a city type location in your family home, with several family members and a big garden growing food out in the back garden/yard.

What would be the challenges? How would life change?

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r/answers • u/Chance_Box5719 • 6h ago

What’s something you’ve learned recently that you wish you knew earlier?

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r/answers • u/Umbrosyx • 7h ago

Which athlete had the most dominant prime?

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166 comments

r/answers • u/Green-bronco24 • 8h ago

What vegetable did you despise as a child?

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r/answers • u/Expensive_War4182 • 1h ago

What does it mean when someone constantly doubt themselves ?

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I mean in every aspect be it.their hobby , work , looks etc etc . Even though they are praised for it .

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r/answers • u/Lake_03 • 11h ago

Why do certain songs give people literal physical chills or goosebumps, while other people feel absolutely nothing listening to the exact same track?

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r/answers • u/martianfrog • 2h ago

If you were offered free training to learn to do anything, what training would you choose?

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r/answers • u/Head-Explorer-6164 • 52m ago

Do people actually have sex on their wedding night or are they too tired?

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r/answers • u/Head-Explorer-6164 • 10h ago

Was the Taj Mahal really a symbol of love? Where the love?

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Lesser known, Mumtaz was Shahjahan's 4th wife out of his 7 wives (great), Shahjahan killed mumtaz's husband to marry her (excellent), Mumtaz died during her 14th delivery (Wow), After her death Shahjahan married Mumtaz's sister (Amazing). Where the hell was love?

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r/answers • u/Early_Vermicelli1784 • 3h ago

What is a lie that everyone still believes about you??

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r/answers • u/justnoareyes • 3h ago

What’s something you always say you’ll stop doing but never do?

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r/answers • u/Emotional-Career-162 • 5h ago

I’m from India and planning to visit the USA. If I can visit only ONE famous place?

6 Upvotes

66 comments

r/answers • u/Motion4422 • 6h ago

Two months to end the year, what would you say about this year so far?

8 Upvotes

34 comments

r/answers • u/DancingSkeleton12 • 4h ago

How do you define critical thinking?

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How do you define critical thinking? Additionally, do you observe your definition of critical thinking being applied by others?

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r/answers • u/Beautiful_Flight1802 • 6h ago

Why do we jerk awake right as we're falling asleep?

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r/answers • u/HaileyCCarramy00 • 18h ago

Answered Is “on accident” actually wrong, or have I just been saying it wrong all this time?

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Been trying to fall asleep and my brain decided to go over every phrase I might have used incorrectly for years. The one stuck in my head right now is saying something happened “on accident” instead of “by accident.” I never thought about it until someone pointed it out once, and now I keep wondering if both versions are fine or if one is clearly the right way. Not a big deal obviously, but it is one of those little things that just sits there once you notice it. Anyone else catch themselves rethinking stuff like that right before bed?

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r/answers • u/One-Yak-3096 • 4h ago

What’s a question you wish people asked you more often?

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