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How sensitive is a dog's sense of touch on the pads of it's feet or through it's fur?

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I heard in an interview with Brian Greene that according to string theory space can "tear," so what is space made of and what is getting "torn?"

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How does trauma like from boxing or playing American football result in Tau protein build up? What about the physical impact results in changes in proteins produced?

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Would a naked body deposited on the moon rot?

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Since so much of the US corn crop goes to ethanol for cars, what can go farther on the energy derived from a single ear of corn me or my car?

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What are the effects of consistently taking supplements like "5 hour energy" on various parts of the body like the liver?

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I am training for a trip up mount Kilimanjaro (19k feet) and I was wondering do elevation training masks help prepare for altitude, or are there other better methods of preparing for altitude while living at sea level.

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Why do small children love/seek out sweet things like candy so intently? Is there a(n) anatomical, physiological, or evolutionary reason for it?

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Why do humans make noises when injured? Does this trait exist throughout life in individuals who were born deaf, if so why?

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What are the mechanisms involved in determining adult penis size in humans?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How sensitive is a dog's sense of touch on the pads of it's feet or through it's fur?	344
I heard in an interview with Brian Greene that according to string theory space can "tear," so what is space made of and what is getting "torn?"	20
How does trauma like from boxing or playing American football result in Tau protein build up? What about the physical impact results in changes in proteins produced?	16
Would a naked body deposited on the moon rot?	8
Since so much of the US corn crop goes to ethanol for cars, what can go farther on the energy derived from a single ear of corn me or my car?	8
What are the effects of consistently taking supplements like "5 hour energy" on various parts of the body like the liver?	2
I am training for a trip up mount Kilimanjaro (19k feet) and I was wondering do elevation training masks help prepare for altitude, or are there other better methods of preparing for altitude while living at sea level.	2
Why do small children love/seek out sweet things like candy so intently? Is there a(n) anatomical, physiological, or evolutionary reason for it?	1
Why do humans make noises when injured? Does this trait exist throughout life in individuals who were born deaf, if so why?	1
What are the mechanisms involved in determining adult penis size in humans?	1