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It is seen with certain cave-dwelling species like salamanders, lizards, and even mammals that evolved to have blindness due to the lack of light in the environment. Why do fish on the deep ocean floor still have functioning eyes when their environment has no light to begin with?

822 upvotes • einharjar009

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Do beavers get splinters in their mouths, and if they do, how do they deal with them?

822 upvotes • OldManIrv

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Just a huge thanks to all who answer questions here.

821 upvotes • mthiem

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Are we sure humans were the first animal on Earth to develop advanced technology?

821 upvotes • cahamarca

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Oil is a huge potential source of energy, so why haven't bacteria been eating it all?

821 upvotes • dannyswift

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Why does the smell of fast food linger more than the smell of other foods?

821 upvotes • DuneSprint

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How far below ground level does sand typically go in deserts?

821 upvotes • LeeRobbie

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How do liquid fuel rocket engines reignite in zero-g without destroying the turbopump? (fuel sloshing problem)

821 upvotes • fTopayrespecc1

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How does the body (or mind?) choose the best sleeping position?

819 upvotes • Dropbear81

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What are the differences between 16, 32, and 64 bit programs?

819 upvotes • Just_got_stoned

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It is seen with certain cave-dwelling species like salamanders, lizards, and even mammals that evolved to have blindness due to the lack of light in the environment. Why do fish on the deep ocean floor still have functioning eyes when their environment has no light to begin with?	822	einharjar009
Do beavers get splinters in their mouths, and if they do, how do they deal with them?	822	OldManIrv
Just a huge thanks to all who answer questions here.	821	mthiem
Are we sure humans were the first animal on Earth to develop advanced technology?	821	cahamarca
Oil is a huge potential source of energy, so why haven't bacteria been eating it all?	821	dannyswift
Why does the smell of fast food linger more than the smell of other foods?	821	DuneSprint
How far below ground level does sand typically go in deserts?	821	LeeRobbie
How do liquid fuel rocket engines reignite in zero-g without destroying the turbopump? (fuel sloshing problem)	821	fTopayrespecc1
How does the body (or mind?) choose the best sleeping position?	819	Dropbear81
What are the differences between 16, 32, and 64 bit programs?	819	Just_got_stoned