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Why can green, red, and blue alone be used and combined to make every visible color, like on screens? Are there other combinations of colors that can do this?

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[Chemistry] On a molecular level, what makes a sharp object, well, sharp?

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During the formation of mountain ranges, what determines what their shape will be?

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How is it that areas that reside on similar lines of latitude have vastly different climates and biomes?

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Is it possible for a planet to be “flat”?

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How similar to Earth would an alien planet have to be to allow us to survive on it?

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of laying eggs vs giving live birth?

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If you fire 2 protons in opposite directions, how fast will they be travelling relative to each other?

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[Chemistry] How do air conditioners separate hot and cold air?

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Why can human hair and nails grow absurdly long, while most mammals naturally keep their fur, claws, etc. short?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why can green, red, and blue alone be used and combined to make every visible color, like on screens? Are there other combinations of colors that can do this?	36
[Chemistry] On a molecular level, what makes a sharp object, well, sharp?	25
During the formation of mountain ranges, what determines what their shape will be?	7
How is it that areas that reside on similar lines of latitude have vastly different climates and biomes?	7
Is it possible for a planet to be “flat”?	2
How similar to Earth would an alien planet have to be to allow us to survive on it?	1
What are the advantages and disadvantages of laying eggs vs giving live birth?	1
If you fire 2 protons in opposite directions, how fast will they be travelling relative to each other?	1
[Chemistry] How do air conditioners separate hot and cold air?	1
Why can human hair and nails grow absurdly long, while most mammals naturally keep their fur, claws, etc. short?	1