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A question about oil and drilling: Over the last century of drilling, have there been any unusual discoveries made by drilling rigs? Such as organic or inorganic prehistoric artifacts. Also, can oil be carbon dated? How old is the crude we pump out of the ground?

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Exactly what type of signals does SETI look for?

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Suppose we discovered a cheap source of hydrogen tomorrow. How long would it take to affect our society, and what major changes could we expect?

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A question concerning Diet, Excercise, and... Feces.

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Vongfong is impressive. What are the theoretical upper limits on a hurricane/typhoon on earth?

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How many RPM would it take to pull off your limbs?

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Is there any real difference between stable isotopes of the same element?

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Does chlorinated tap water possess anti-microbial or antiviral properties to any great extent? If I rinse out a dirty glass, does it kill the germs?

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Please indulge me in asking a fantasy-based question about technology and time travel...

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A question about relativistic effects on a space ship.

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
A question about oil and drilling: Over the last century of drilling, have there been any unusual discoveries made by drilling rigs? Such as organic or inorganic prehistoric artifacts. Also, can oil be carbon dated? How old is the crude we pump out of the ground?	71
Exactly what type of signals does SETI look for?	26
Suppose we discovered a cheap source of hydrogen tomorrow. How long would it take to affect our society, and what major changes could we expect?	12
A question concerning Diet, Excercise, and... Feces.	7
Vongfong is impressive. What are the theoretical upper limits on a hurricane/typhoon on earth?	5
How many RPM would it take to pull off your limbs?	4
Is there any real difference between stable isotopes of the same element?	4
Does chlorinated tap water possess anti-microbial or antiviral properties to any great extent? If I rinse out a dirty glass, does it kill the germs?	3
Please indulge me in asking a fantasy-based question about technology and time travel...	2
A question about relativistic effects on a space ship.	2