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 7h ago

What’s a dating “rule” you think is completely ridiculous?

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r/answers 19h ago

Why is Arab slave trade not taught in American schools?

513 Upvotes

American culture puts a HUGE emphasis on African history, the cultures slavery destroyed, the people displaced, and the generational aftermath (and rightfully so!!!).
Yet Americans barely acknowledge the Arab/Islamic-world slave trade that has devastated Africans for centuries - and is supposedly ongoing to this day.

If Americans care about what slavery did to African people, why omit this?


r/answers 4h ago

What's the most ridiculous thing you've ever seen someone get genuinely angry about?

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I'll go first.

I once saw a grown man absolutely lose his mind at a coffee shop because they put oat milk in his latte instead of almond milk. He wasn't allergic. He wasn't even lactose intolerant. He just "preferred the texture of almond" and started yelling about how the barista "ruined his morning." The barista offered to remake it for free in under two minutes, and the guy still stormed out, slammed the door, and left his latte behind. He paid six dollars for a drink he refused to drink because of a milk preference.

Another one: my neighbor once had a full meltdown because someone parked "too close" to his driveway—not blocking it, just closer than he liked. He stood outside taking photos, muttering to himself, and pacing around for a solid 20 minutes like he was building a legal case. The car moved two hours later and absolutely nothing happened.

So what's yours? What's the pettiest, most over-the-top reaction you've witnessed?


r/answers 2h ago

What’s something everyone seems to love but you secretly hate?

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r/answers 5h ago

What invention are you surprised we still don’t have?

21 Upvotes

r/answers 6h ago

What was the last random act of kindness someone did for you?

25 Upvotes

r/answers 23h ago

What’s the pettiest reason you’ve lost interest in someone ?

594 Upvotes

r/answers 4h ago

What’s something everyone seems to accept as “just the way life is” that you think humanity could actually change if we wanted to?

14 Upvotes

r/answers 5h ago

What’s one thing you’re secretly proud of ?

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r/answers 8h ago

Which countries have the friendliest or not so friendly people?

17 Upvotes

r/answers 3h ago

What’s something people only pretend to enjoy because admitting otherwise makes them look bad?

8 Upvotes

r/answers 1d ago

What’s a country you’ll never visit again and why?

446 Upvotes

r/answers 4h ago

Why does taking a shower invoke deep thoughts?

7 Upvotes

r/answers 15h ago

What is something you didn’t realize was a luxury until you lost access to it?

47 Upvotes

It’s indeed true that we only realize their value once they’re gone. Mine is transpo


r/answers 10h ago

What’s something nature does that humans could never replicate?

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r/answers 15h ago

What’s the most annoying thing about being an adult that no one warned you about?

46 Upvotes

r/answers 3h ago

Is it normal to feel sadness more often than joy?

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I basically feel sad 99% of the time for no apparent reason, meds didn't help, I can go on with my life normally, I work, I take care of my family. But I feel like joy is a 1% of my day. It's hard to explain. Can anyone else relate?


r/answers 9h ago

What’s a sight that always makes you stop and appreciate?

12 Upvotes

r/answers 1h ago

What’s something you can tell about a person within 5 minutes of meeting them?

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r/answers 8h ago

Why are generic store-brand medicines identical in active ingredients to name brands but cost a fraction of the price?

11 Upvotes

If the chemical formulation and dosage are legally required to be the exact same, why is the price disparity between branded and generic pharmaceuticals so large?


r/answers 4m ago

What basic scientific fact did you embarrassingly learn far too late in life?

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r/answers 7m ago

What is a video game detail or mechanic that immediately shows the developers put love into their work?

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r/answers 10h ago

What’s something nature does that humans could never replicate?

12 Upvotes