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Reflection of seismic shock waves from the earth's solid core tell us the earth's core is, well, solid. But how can we know that the earth's core is not actually hollow inside?

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Is there a term for the following rhetorical trick?

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Why does a stone at 37 degrees celsius feel much hotter to the touch than air at 37 degrees?

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What is a Gauge Theory?

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Why is it so difficult to transmit DC currents over far distances as opposed to AC currents?

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Is it theoretically possible for science to modify my DNA in a way that from tomorrow, I'd grow a different hair color?

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Is the carbon footprint of a passenger flight proportional to the distance travelled? Or is most fuel consumed during start and landing?

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I just went to donate blood and they told me that I cannot donate blood 4 months after cannabis consumption because of medical reasons. Upon asking they said it basically doesn't matter how long ago I last consumed tobacco or alcohol. Does this make sense?

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Are there any known living organisms that do not possess DNA?

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Why does white clothing glow under blacklight?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Reflection of seismic shock waves from the earth's solid core tell us the earth's core is, well, solid. But how can we know that the earth's core is not actually hollow inside?	3
Is there a term for the following rhetorical trick?	3
Why does a stone at 37 degrees celsius feel much hotter to the touch than air at 37 degrees?	3
What is a Gauge Theory?	1
Why is it so difficult to transmit DC currents over far distances as opposed to AC currents?	1
Is it theoretically possible for science to modify my DNA in a way that from tomorrow, I'd grow a different hair color?	1
Is the carbon footprint of a passenger flight proportional to the distance travelled? Or is most fuel consumed during start and landing?	1
I just went to donate blood and they told me that I cannot donate blood 4 months after cannabis consumption because of medical reasons. Upon asking they said it basically doesn't matter how long ago I last consumed tobacco or alcohol. Does this make sense?	1
Are there any known living organisms that do not possess DNA?	1
Why does white clothing glow under blacklight?	1