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Is "the urge to have children" (AKA "the biological clock") partially inherent in people or completely socially constructed?

740 upvotes • CaptainDexterMorgan

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If charged particles that are stationary are electric, those that move uniformly are magnetic, and those that accelerate emit radiation, what happens with those that jerk or snap?

740 upvotes • ktool

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Is it possible to have a genetic predisposition to alcoholism?

739 upvotes • Abrum

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If a made-up food had the texture, smell and look of a normal strawberry, but had the taste of a banana, would my mind blend the flavors together to make it seem like strawberry-banana?

739 upvotes • Archers_bane

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How the image of our galaxy is calculated and how accurate it is?

739 upvotes • Samply

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Can coronavirus survive on banknotes and infect people who use them ?

739 upvotes • rationalobjector

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How do non electric heat operated fans work?

739 upvotes • ranman12953

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Do animals feel pleasure from human physical contact (petting/stroking)?

738 upvotes • [deleted]

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Why is the East coast of the U.S. (Maryland to be specific) so much more humid than the West Coast (such as California). If they are both near the ocean, shouldn't both be equally humid?

738 upvotes • jakepuff

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What is the square cube law?

738 upvotes • Johnnyze

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Title	Upvotes	Author	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Is "the urge to have children" (AKA "the biological clock") partially inherent in people or completely socially constructed?	740	CaptainDexterMorgan
If charged particles that are stationary are electric, those that move uniformly are magnetic, and those that accelerate emit radiation, what happens with those that jerk or snap?	740	ktool
Is it possible to have a genetic predisposition to alcoholism?	739	Abrum
If a made-up food had the texture, smell and look of a normal strawberry, but had the taste of a banana, would my mind blend the flavors together to make it seem like strawberry-banana?	739	Archers_bane
How the image of our galaxy is calculated and how accurate it is?	739	Samply
Can coronavirus survive on banknotes and infect people who use them ?	739	rationalobjector
How do non electric heat operated fans work?	739	ranman12953
Do animals feel pleasure from human physical contact (petting/stroking)?	738	[deleted]
Why is the East coast of the U.S. (Maryland to be specific) so much more humid than the West Coast (such as California). If they are both near the ocean, shouldn't both be equally humid?	738	jakepuff
What is the square cube law?	738	Johnnyze