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Why does a mirror appear to be silver? When it in fact reflects all light?

2288 upvotes • Surrender_monkey21

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Why does closing one eye help the pain when it's really bright out?

2288 upvotes • throwaway211881

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Is there a reason our space probes don't go, um, up or down? Is there anything to be gained by exploring the Y-axis of the solar system?

2286 upvotes • balls_of_glory

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If they're made from the same material (graphite), how do pencil darkness (H, B, 2B, F, etc.) differ from each other?

2286 upvotes • Mufasaah

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If the earth is protected from radiation and stuff by a magnetic field, why can't it be used on spacecraft?

2285 upvotes • AstrasAbove

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Botany question: Do flaxseeds come from the same plant that is used to make linen?

2284 upvotes • Euphoric-Structure13

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Are There Any Invasive Species that Originate FROM Australia?

2283 upvotes • 1fishmob

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AskScience AMA Series: We are seven leading scientists specializing in the intersection of machine learning and neuroscience, and we're working to democratize science education online. Ask Us Anything about computational neuroscience or science education!

2283 upvotes • AskScienceModerator

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Scientists! Please discuss how the government shutdown will affect you and your work here.

2282 upvotes • ren5311

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Why is anyone bothering with the elements in the periodic table over 110? Wont they just keep being more and more unstable regardless of how many they find?

2281 upvotes • I_want_fun

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Title	Upvotes	Author	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why does a mirror appear to be silver? When it in fact reflects all light?	2288	Surrender_monkey21
Why does closing one eye help the pain when it's really bright out?	2288	throwaway211881
Is there a reason our space probes don't go, um, up or down? Is there anything to be gained by exploring the Y-axis of the solar system?	2286	balls_of_glory
If they're made from the same material (graphite), how do pencil darkness (H, B, 2B, F, etc.) differ from each other?	2286	Mufasaah
If the earth is protected from radiation and stuff by a magnetic field, why can't it be used on spacecraft?	2285	AstrasAbove
Botany question: Do flaxseeds come from the same plant that is used to make linen?	2284	Euphoric-Structure13
Are There Any Invasive Species that Originate FROM Australia?	2283	1fishmob
AskScience AMA Series: We are seven leading scientists specializing in the intersection of machine learning and neuroscience, and we're working to democratize science education online. Ask Us Anything about computational neuroscience or science education!	2283	AskScienceModerator
Scientists! Please discuss how the government shutdown will affect you and your work here.	2282	ren5311
Why is anyone bothering with the elements in the periodic table over 110? Wont they just keep being more and more unstable regardless of how many they find?	2281	I_want_fun