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Why do we think certain things/animals are ‘cute’? Is this evolutionarily beneficial or is it socially-learned?

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What makes us feel hungry? Is it a lack of calories or a lack of volume of food?

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I heard that sleeping is the best method to retain information. Does this also apply to people who are in a coma?

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Have the measures taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19 reduced cases of other illnesses such as Influenza or the Common Cold?

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How are acidic solutions refined/concentrated?

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Why is rocketry the only current method for putting objects into orbit, rather than electromagnetic railguns or ‘spaceguns’, for example?

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Is it harmful when our skin wrinkles from being in water?

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Are there any common food sources for animals that are toxic to humans?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why do we think certain things/animals are ‘cute’? Is this evolutionarily beneficial or is it socially-learned?	4593
What makes us feel hungry? Is it a lack of calories or a lack of volume of food?	7
I heard that sleeping is the best method to retain information. Does this also apply to people who are in a coma?	1
Have the measures taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19 reduced cases of other illnesses such as Influenza or the Common Cold?	1
How are acidic solutions refined/concentrated?	1
Why is rocketry the only current method for putting objects into orbit, rather than electromagnetic railguns or ‘spaceguns’, for example?	1
Is it harmful when our skin wrinkles from being in water?	1
Are there any common food sources for animals that are toxic to humans?	1