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Why do we get allergies? Is there an evolutionary reason/benefit for why they exist?

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Can fish and other gilled animals get "out of breath"?

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How long could you stay alive underwater, given unlimited air/nourishment in ~body temperature water.

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How long could someone stay alive underwater, given unlimited air/nourishment, in body temperature water?

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Why are testicles so often the only organ outside of the main body? What's stopping them evolving to function within, like everything else?

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Why do we struggle/hate to wake up so much, even after getting a decent amount of sleep?

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Do animals feel boredom? Are most even able to think enough to be "bored"?

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How much does extra weight affect car fuel economy? What sort of loss would there be in a typical small car for an extra 10 Kg? 50Kg?

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Why/how have we been able to breed dogs into such a wide range of breeds, but haven't done the same for other animals?

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Are there any other ways to "cook" meat, in a short time frame, to make it safe to eat without heating it?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why do we get allergies? Is there an evolutionary reason/benefit for why they exist?	1319
Can fish and other gilled animals get "out of breath"?	10
How long could you stay alive underwater, given unlimited air/nourishment in ~body temperature water.	2
How long could someone stay alive underwater, given unlimited air/nourishment, in body temperature water?	2
Why are testicles so often the only organ outside of the main body? What's stopping them evolving to function within, like everything else?	2
Why do we struggle/hate to wake up so much, even after getting a decent amount of sleep?	1
Do animals feel boredom? Are most even able to think enough to be "bored"?	1
How much does extra weight affect car fuel economy? What sort of loss would there be in a typical small car for an extra 10 Kg? 50Kg?	1
Why/how have we been able to breed dogs into such a wide range of breeds, but haven't done the same for other animals?	1
Are there any other ways to "cook" meat, in a short time frame, to make it safe to eat without heating it?	1