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What happens biologically when a person "loses the will to live"?

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Were pharmaceutical contraceptives ever used before modern times?

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Why do some people have straight creases on the insides of their forearms, even though they aren't fat?

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In 1978, a man was struck by a particle accelerator beam and survived. A curious side effect of the accident is that the left half of his face is paralyzed, and "does not age". How is this possible?

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Is there a DIY contraption I can build to get better cell phone reception in my basement?

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[Warning: stupid question] Could the potassium in my banana and the fluorine in my toothpaste create potassium fluoride in my mouth?

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Are there any adverse health effects to sleeping in cool temperatures?

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How does cooking food affect its caloric content? Do different cooking methods affect calories differently?

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Can any scientists help me identify the spider I just caught in my bathroom?

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In what order do we lose/regain our senses as we drift off to sleep/wake up?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What happens biologically when a person "loses the will to live"?	3
Were pharmaceutical contraceptives ever used before modern times?	3
Why do some people have straight creases on the insides of their forearms, even though they aren't fat?	3
In 1978, a man was struck by a particle accelerator beam and survived. A curious side effect of the accident is that the left half of his face is paralyzed, and "does not age". How is this possible?	2
Is there a DIY contraption I can build to get better cell phone reception in my basement?	2
[Warning: stupid question] Could the potassium in my banana and the fluorine in my toothpaste create potassium fluoride in my mouth?	2
Are there any adverse health effects to sleeping in cool temperatures?	2
How does cooking food affect its caloric content? Do different cooking methods affect calories differently?	1
Can any scientists help me identify the spider I just caught in my bathroom?	1
In what order do we lose/regain our senses as we drift off to sleep/wake up?	1