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We all know about trilobites, dinosaurs, pterodactyls and other animals that have gone extinct, but have we discovered any extinct plants with unique features not seen in plants today?

472 upvotes • vanderZwan

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AskScience AMA Series: I am byronmiller and I study the chemistry of protocells. Ask Me Anything!

472 upvotes • AskScienceModerator

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What percentage of the light produced by the sun hits Pluto?

472 upvotes • askscienc3

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If a magnet is in a high speed orbit, does the constant acceleration towards the center cause the field to be stronger on the outside of the orbital path?

472 upvotes • chindogubot

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Any topology experts care to explain why this doesn't produce a knot?

472 upvotes • someoneiswrongonline

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How do you obtain illegal substances for scientific studies? NSFW

472 upvotes • prionprion

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Are there any deadly diseases or conditions that a hospital cannot deal with at all? Like if a person shows up with that disease they can't do anything?

472 upvotes • [deleted]

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What is the best food to eat in anticipation of a night out drinking?

471 upvotes • StreamOfThought

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Is there a known evolutionary reason why humans generally appreciate scenic vistas? Why do we see the grand canyon or rolling green hills and think, "wow!" ?

471 upvotes • Grizzleyt

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Is it possible to bring a fetus from fertilization to birth completely within a lab environment (no implantation)?

471 upvotes • Aeronautique

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Title	Upvotes	Author	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
We all know about trilobites, dinosaurs, pterodactyls and other animals that have gone extinct, but have we discovered any extinct plants with unique features not seen in plants today?	472	vanderZwan
AskScience AMA Series: I am byronmiller and I study the chemistry of protocells. Ask Me Anything!	472	AskScienceModerator
What percentage of the light produced by the sun hits Pluto?	472	askscienc3
If a magnet is in a high speed orbit, does the constant acceleration towards the center cause the field to be stronger on the outside of the orbital path?	472	chindogubot
Any topology experts care to explain why this doesn't produce a knot?	472	someoneiswrongonline
How do you obtain illegal substances for scientific studies? NSFW	472	prionprion
Are there any deadly diseases or conditions that a hospital cannot deal with at all? Like if a person shows up with that disease they can't do anything?	472	[deleted]
What is the best food to eat in anticipation of a night out drinking?	471	StreamOfThought
Is there a known evolutionary reason why humans generally appreciate scenic vistas? Why do we see the grand canyon or rolling green hills and think, "wow!" ?	471	Grizzleyt
Is it possible to bring a fetus from fertilization to birth completely within a lab environment (no implantation)?	471	Aeronautique