It fails to explain, for example, knock-knock jokes.
Does it explain, for example, the rise to political office of Sarah Palin?
This may explain, for example, the common experience many have after a minor accident.
This helps explain, for example, Germany's aversion to war and its relatively lenient criminal-justice system.
Can they explain, for example, why camels or cacti are well suited to life in the desert?
This may help explain, for example, the success of the advice that back specialists now commonly give.
Equally important is having students explain (for example, by highlighting "clues") why they believe certain text goes where it does.
It helps explain, for example, why the C.I.A. and Federal Bureau of Investigation had difficulty exchanging data about suspected terrorists in the months before 9/11.
In technological ecosystems, network effects are very powerful: they explain, for example, how Microsoft came to dominate the market for desktop operating and office systems.
Nato needs to acknowledge and explain, for example, its decision to fly at 15,000ft, making it impossible for pilots to see if they were targeting civilians.
But you have years of practice ahead of you when you try to explain, for example, why the "Lord of the Rings" movies won all those Oscars.
