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Is it possible to trap light inside a perfectly reflective sphere, which would then produce a visible flash if the sphere was opened?

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How common are bacteria that cause food-borne illnesses? What are the actual chances of getting sick from undercooked food?

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How can someone be allergic to eggs but not chicken? What's in eggs that causes a reaction?

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If an individual experiences highway hypnosis, are their eyes and brain still processing the driving?

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Could a professional slugger hit a ball off a tee faster than a pitch?

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The ability to curl one's tongue is a common example used to explain phenotypes and genotypes. What actually causes this phenotype when the appropriate genotype is present?

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What would be necessary to turn a retention pond into a sustainable ecosystem?

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Would a blind person experience visual hallucinations from hallucinogenic drugs?

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All three Apollo Lunar Rovers were left on the moon. If I got myself up there, could I drive them?

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Could a false diagnosis of mental illness cause that mental illness?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Is it possible to trap light inside a perfectly reflective sphere, which would then produce a visible flash if the sphere was opened?	156
How common are bacteria that cause food-borne illnesses? What are the actual chances of getting sick from undercooked food?	36
How can someone be allergic to eggs but not chicken? What's in eggs that causes a reaction?	6
If an individual experiences highway hypnosis, are their eyes and brain still processing the driving?	3
Could a professional slugger hit a ball off a tee faster than a pitch?	3
The ability to curl one's tongue is a common example used to explain phenotypes and genotypes. What actually causes this phenotype when the appropriate genotype is present?	2
What would be necessary to turn a retention pond into a sustainable ecosystem?	1
Would a blind person experience visual hallucinations from hallucinogenic drugs?	1
All three Apollo Lunar Rovers were left on the moon. If I got myself up there, could I drive them?	1
Could a false diagnosis of mental illness cause that mental illness?	1