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From how far away would the massive ships in the film Independence Day be visible, assuming a clear and sunny day?

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In the film Predator, Schwarzenegger hurls a knife at a man. It lifts him and pins him to a wall. How much force would need to be generated to actually accomplish this?

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If the moon were habitable--and evolved side by side with us for billions of years into a blue & green orb--how dangerous would contact be?

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Another article about the Large Colliders ending the world is making the rounds today. Hypothetically, what would death from each of these scenarios be like in a worst case scenario?

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Using today's technological limitations, how close would an alien ship need to get to Earth before the public could conceivably become aware of it?

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What percentage of the speed of light could you travel without experiencing relativistic effects?

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How much energy does the Earth generate by moving through space?

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How many distinct species of humans are there?

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If the US government wanted to 'turn off' the Internet and phone systems nationwide the way some foreign countries have during conflicts, would that be technologically possible with today's infrastructure?

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Can ebola be spread by mosquitos in Africa?

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From how far away would the massive ships in the film Independence Day be visible, assuming a clear and sunny day?	1
In the film Predator, Schwarzenegger hurls a knife at a man. It lifts him and pins him to a wall. How much force would need to be generated to actually accomplish this?	1
If the moon were habitable--and evolved side by side with us for billions of years into a blue & green orb--how dangerous would contact be?	1
Another article about the Large Colliders ending the world is making the rounds today. Hypothetically, what would death from each of these scenarios be like in a worst case scenario?	1
Using today's technological limitations, how close would an alien ship need to get to Earth before the public could conceivably become aware of it?	1
What percentage of the speed of light could you travel without experiencing relativistic effects?	1
How much energy does the Earth generate by moving through space?	1
How many distinct species of humans are there?	1
If the US government wanted to 'turn off' the Internet and phone systems nationwide the way some foreign countries have during conflicts, would that be technologically possible with today's infrastructure?	1
Can ebola be spread by mosquitos in Africa?	1