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When we shine a light through coloured plastic/cellophane, the light projected assumes that colour. Does this mean that the photons themselves are being coloured as the pass through the plastic?

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Does earth's specific gravity facilitate life or do all the other variables dictate that life would have prospered anyway and adapted to almost whatever gravity our planet had.?

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Why is it that whenever we are anxious or nervous, we feel it so strongly in our stomachs? What is the link between the two?

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What are moles and why are they connected so heavily to cancer?

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Can Accuweather (or similar services) really predict 15 days of weather with any degree of accuracy? If so, how is this possible?

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What makes Fire visible?

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In countries with minimal cloud cover, what are the variables that contribute to changing temperature, from day to day?

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What makes certain smells linger longer others?

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Is there a way for me to have a cold drink, as I do not have the use of my Fridge/Freezer?

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Given that too much of anything is bad for you: In 24hrs, how much water would one need to drink to constitute an overdose?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
When we shine a light through coloured plastic/cellophane, the light projected assumes that colour. Does this mean that the photons themselves are being coloured as the pass through the plastic?	813
Does earth's specific gravity facilitate life or do all the other variables dictate that life would have prospered anyway and adapted to almost whatever gravity our planet had.?	218
Why is it that whenever we are anxious or nervous, we feel it so strongly in our stomachs? What is the link between the two?	109
What are moles and why are they connected so heavily to cancer?	13
Can Accuweather (or similar services) really predict 15 days of weather with any degree of accuracy? If so, how is this possible?	9
What makes Fire visible?	5
In countries with minimal cloud cover, what are the variables that contribute to changing temperature, from day to day?	4
What makes certain smells linger longer others?	3
Is there a way for me to have a cold drink, as I do not have the use of my Fridge/Freezer?	2
Given that too much of anything is bad for you: In 24hrs, how much water would one need to drink to constitute an overdose?	2