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Why can't dental plaque be dissolved with a solvent, why must we scrape it off?

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When the gigantic 19th and early 20th century bridges were built were they considered ridiculously oversized? How long are they expected to stand?

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How far back can we trace the etymology of our words?

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If a population's native language lacks a subjunctive mood, how will that populations world view differ from populations who use subjunctive moods liberally?

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Will compressing a stream of air result in a lower temperature?

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When a large asteroid (10km) strikes the earth what will the experience be like to an observer on the opposite side of the planet?

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What's the caloric content of the substances our body excretes?

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Why is the earth's core hot and molten?

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When experiencing gastrointestinal distress what are we actually feeling?

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How is a mental illness defined or differentiated from and unorthodox personal choice?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why can't dental plaque be dissolved with a solvent, why must we scrape it off?	273
When the gigantic 19th and early 20th century bridges were built were they considered ridiculously oversized? How long are they expected to stand?	271
How far back can we trace the etymology of our words?	53
If a population's native language lacks a subjunctive mood, how will that populations world view differ from populations who use subjunctive moods liberally?	6
Will compressing a stream of air result in a lower temperature?	5
When a large asteroid (10km) strikes the earth what will the experience be like to an observer on the opposite side of the planet?	2
What's the caloric content of the substances our body excretes?	2
Why is the earth's core hot and molten?	2
When experiencing gastrointestinal distress what are we actually feeling?	1
How is a mental illness defined or differentiated from and unorthodox personal choice?	1