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If a limb is amputated, how do the blood vessels regrow so that blood can still be circulated?

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Why can high frequency (x-rays) and low frequency (radio waves) both travel through materials even though visible light cannot?

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Is there any evidence of allopatric speciation caused by the Great Wall of China or other manmade structures?

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(-1)^(1/2) is imaginary, but (-1)^(1/3) is real. What is (-1)^(1/2.5), and why?

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How big does a rainforest need to be before it has a noticeable effect on precipitation?

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Does detonating two nuclear bombs side by side have the same effect as detonating one doubly-large bomb?

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Is there any particular reason for why VY Canis Majoris is so big?

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How do penguins convert saltwater to freshwater in their bodies, and can we mimic the process in desalination plants?

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Can Maglev Train Technology Be Used For Freight?

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Why Does Squinting Work the Forehead/Nose Muscles?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
If a limb is amputated, how do the blood vessels regrow so that blood can still be circulated?	1167
Why can high frequency (x-rays) and low frequency (radio waves) both travel through materials even though visible light cannot?	1006
Is there any evidence of allopatric speciation caused by the Great Wall of China or other manmade structures?	846
(-1)^(1/2) is imaginary, but (-1)^(1/3) is real. What is (-1)^(1/2.5), and why?	214
How big does a rainforest need to be before it has a noticeable effect on precipitation?	49
Does detonating two nuclear bombs side by side have the same effect as detonating one doubly-large bomb?	20
Is there any particular reason for why VY Canis Majoris is so big?	12
How do penguins convert saltwater to freshwater in their bodies, and can we mimic the process in desalination plants?	5
Can Maglev Train Technology Be Used For Freight?	5
Why Does Squinting Work the Forehead/Nose Muscles?	5