edit: wow this blew up. Trying my best to sift through responses, will mark explained once I pick up a chance to read everything. edit 2: Still reading but I think /u/InfamousBrad has a really mighty historical perspective. /u/Concise_Pirate also has some obliging points. Everyone really offered a multi-faceted discussion! submitted by panchovilla_ to explainlikeimfive[link][3233 comments]
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