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If language was absent, how would we understand our thoughts and inner monologue?

1042 upvotes • mo0se

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Why is it that we jolt awake when we fall asleep for 5 minutes [or so] in a class for instance or theater...etc?

1042 upvotes • Alphad115

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Do lucid dreamers have a better chance of waking up from a coma?

1042 upvotes • bfern00

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If the moon is pulling away from the Earth at approximately 1-2 inches each year, how long would it take for it to lose orbit with us? Also, what affects would that have on the Earth?

1041 upvotes • HiImGarrett

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Why do Metals make noise when they strain?

1040 upvotes • Hansfishberg

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In Layman's terms, how do the new RTX graphics cards calculate the path of light rays?

1040 upvotes • GoldenMinge

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Is it possible to construct a biconvex lens with an elliptical focal plane?

1040 upvotes • AbyssalisCuriositas

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Well, r/pics got my curiosity up, what is this stuff on my fence?

1039 upvotes • DrShenandrew

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When your foot falls asleep, why does it tingle so much and why is it so sensitive when it comes in contact with anything else?

1039 upvotes • brilisk

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How do surgeons reattach bones, nerves, and blood vessels?

1039 upvotes • cleverless

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Title	Upvotes	Author	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
If language was absent, how would we understand our thoughts and inner monologue?	1042	mo0se
Why is it that we jolt awake when we fall asleep for 5 minutes [or so] in a class for instance or theater...etc?	1042	Alphad115
Do lucid dreamers have a better chance of waking up from a coma?	1042	bfern00
If the moon is pulling away from the Earth at approximately 1-2 inches each year, how long would it take for it to lose orbit with us? Also, what affects would that have on the Earth?	1041	HiImGarrett
Why do Metals make noise when they strain?	1040	Hansfishberg
In Layman's terms, how do the new RTX graphics cards calculate the path of light rays?	1040	GoldenMinge
Is it possible to construct a biconvex lens with an elliptical focal plane?	1040	AbyssalisCuriositas
Well, r/pics got my curiosity up, what is this stuff on my fence?	1039	DrShenandrew
When your foot falls asleep, why does it tingle so much and why is it so sensitive when it comes in contact with anything else?	1039	brilisk
How do surgeons reattach bones, nerves, and blood vessels?	1039	cleverless