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From the standpoint of contagion, getting sick from touching them, what is safer; coins or bills?	1
Explain to me why this isn't possible, if I where on a space-station in geosynchronous orbit and shot and arrow down to the earth tied to a very strong line on a reel, why can't we make a space "dumb waiter" for a lack of a better term.	1
Explain to me why this isn't possible, if I where on a space-station in geosynchronous orbit and shot and arrow down to the earth tied to a very strong line on a reel, why can't we make a space "dumb waiter" for a lack of a better term?	1
I drop my plugged in toaster while setting in my hot tub, I'm ded. At what volume of water and distance would this be survivable? If I am at the opposite end of an Olympic swimming pool would I even feel it?	1
How do we have all these blind insects and fish in caves? Are they all different evolutions? Can we learn things from these different iterations, in close proximity?	1
I was very interested in Jayne's theory of the bicameral in my undergrad neuroscience classes. It came up on the HBO show Westworld in the context of AI. Is there anything to it, as a history buff I admire it.	1
I was very interested in Jayne's theory of the bicameral mind in my undergrad neuroscience classes. It came up on the HBO show Westworld in the context of AI.(shot down by prof) Is there anything to it, as a history buff I admire it?	1
Is a turkey frozen at -10c for 3 weeks, less frozen then one that has been frozen at -40 for 3 days, as far as the effects on the food aside from thaw time/temp?	1
Is there a ballpark estimate for how much extra weight reduces the gas milage of an average car?	1
Would one make a car more efficient by only filling the tank half ways to save on gas?	1

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