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How long does Covid 19 survive on money?

775 upvotes • Mycellanious

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Are there any elements in the earths crust which are anomalously abundant?

775 upvotes • IVEMIND

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If matter and anti-matter perfectly annihilate, and they are always created in tandem-- Why does matter exist?

775 upvotes • mikeyplocky

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Could a person survive a fall from the sky at terminal velocity if they assumed the 'dive' position and landed in water?

775 upvotes • T0ma5reddit

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What is the quantum explanation for the absorption of light by matter?

775 upvotes • ouemt

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Marie Curie died only after 38 years of nearly-continuous exposure to high levels of radiation. Is this a huge anomaly, or are the dangers of radiation somewhat exaggerated?

774 upvotes • tezzet

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NPR's Science Friday wants you to "Ask a Quantum Mechanic"

774 upvotes • SciFriChristian

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How come a room doesn't get brighter the longer you shine a light in it?

774 upvotes • chinchillada

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Giraffes only sleep a cumulative 30 minutes per day. They take brief, minute-long naps throughout the day, all while standing up. How are they able to function without large amounts of rest?

774 upvotes • Luke-HW

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Why do Scientists Bombard Specific Elements to Create New Ones?

774 upvotes • PopplioUser3674

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Title	Upvotes	Author	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How long does Covid 19 survive on money?	775	Mycellanious
Are there any elements in the earths crust which are anomalously abundant?	775	IVEMIND
If matter and anti-matter perfectly annihilate, and they are always created in tandem-- Why does matter exist?	775	mikeyplocky
Could a person survive a fall from the sky at terminal velocity if they assumed the 'dive' position and landed in water?	775	T0ma5reddit
What is the quantum explanation for the absorption of light by matter?	775	ouemt
Marie Curie died only after 38 years of nearly-continuous exposure to high levels of radiation. Is this a huge anomaly, or are the dangers of radiation somewhat exaggerated?	774	tezzet
NPR's Science Friday wants you to "Ask a Quantum Mechanic"	774	SciFriChristian
How come a room doesn't get brighter the longer you shine a light in it?	774	chinchillada
Giraffes only sleep a cumulative 30 minutes per day. They take brief, minute-long naps throughout the day, all while standing up. How are they able to function without large amounts of rest?	774	Luke-HW
Why do Scientists Bombard Specific Elements to Create New Ones?	774	PopplioUser3674