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How do drugs which act on serotonin receptors treat disorders of the nervous system?

1498 upvotes • [deleted]

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Why does a long extension cord drop voltage measurably, but every home in the US gets 110V power, regardless of distance?

1497 upvotes • tommysmuffins

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"A small volcanic vent suddenly appeared near Rome's airport." Can any geologists out there explain what's going on? Link in comments.

1496 upvotes • loafula

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Do protons and neutrons maintain distinction inside the nucleus of an atom or do they combine into a quark soup?

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Does Human eyesight lie on a bell curve or can all people see equally well unless defective?

1494 upvotes • lemabeuf

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In a loaded bike wheel, which spokes are under the most stress?

1493 upvotes • MatrixManAtYrService

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In a Sudoku puzzle, what is the minimum number of pre-filled boxes for a puzzle to have only one solution?

1492 upvotes • Castriff

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There is a scene in the movie Skyfall where the villain removes his upper jaw, exposing his scarred and almost destroyed face, and claims it was due to a Hydrogen Cyanide capsule. Could Hydrogen Cyanide actually do that kind of damage? Would the villain have even survived in reality?

1491 upvotes • BuddyNuggett

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How do female astronauts deal with menstrual hygiene in zero gravity?

1490 upvotes • maxikov

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If you stare at this picture it will disappear. Why?

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Title	Upvotes	Author	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How do drugs which act on serotonin receptors treat disorders of the nervous system?	1498	[deleted]
Why does a long extension cord drop voltage measurably, but every home in the US gets 110V power, regardless of distance?	1497	tommysmuffins
"A small volcanic vent suddenly appeared near Rome's airport." Can any geologists out there explain what's going on? Link in comments.	1496	loafula
Do protons and neutrons maintain distinction inside the nucleus of an atom or do they combine into a quark soup?	1495	0x00000194
Does Human eyesight lie on a bell curve or can all people see equally well unless defective?	1494	lemabeuf
In a loaded bike wheel, which spokes are under the most stress?	1493	MatrixManAtYrService
In a Sudoku puzzle, what is the minimum number of pre-filled boxes for a puzzle to have only one solution?	1492	Castriff
There is a scene in the movie Skyfall where the villain removes his upper jaw, exposing his scarred and almost destroyed face, and claims it was due to a Hydrogen Cyanide capsule. Could Hydrogen Cyanide actually do that kind of damage? Would the villain have even survived in reality?	1491	BuddyNuggett
How do female astronauts deal with menstrual hygiene in zero gravity?	1490	maxikov
If you stare at this picture it will disappear. Why?	1488	[deleted]