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Why do we reflexively close our eyes when we hear a loud noise?

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If England and the rest of Northern Europe are further north than many parts of the U.S. and Canada, why don't they experience the same type of extreme winters?

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What is the aperture of the human eye and does our depth of field change in low light?

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Why does it seem like people lose their accents when they sing?

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Can humans really "catch up" on sleep?

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How is it that humans evolved to have such poor eyesight?

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Is it possible to "make up" for sleep that you didn't get the night before by sleeping more the next night?

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How did we measure heights above sea level before altimeters were invented?

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How much does covering a toilet seat in paper actually do to prevent the spread of germs and bacteria?

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How is it that fruits, vegetables and other food products don't need soap to be properly cleaned for consumption?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why do we reflexively close our eyes when we hear a loud noise?	16
If England and the rest of Northern Europe are further north than many parts of the U.S. and Canada, why don't they experience the same type of extreme winters?	10
What is the aperture of the human eye and does our depth of field change in low light?	7
Why does it seem like people lose their accents when they sing?	4
Can humans really "catch up" on sleep?	1
How is it that humans evolved to have such poor eyesight?	1
Is it possible to "make up" for sleep that you didn't get the night before by sleeping more the next night?	1
How did we measure heights above sea level before altimeters were invented?	1
How much does covering a toilet seat in paper actually do to prevent the spread of germs and bacteria?	1
How is it that fruits, vegetables and other food products don't need soap to be properly cleaned for consumption?	1