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When I turn down the dimmer switch on my lights, do I actually use less electricity, or is the difference between the bulb's nominal wattage and the actual wattage vented as heat by the dimmer?

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Which side of the "health vs weight" debate has the greatest amount of supporting evidence?

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How and when did monogamy evolve?

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What is the difference between "weapons grade" and other types of uranium?

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Are the newfangled "infrared" heaters actually more efficient than baseboard heaters? Their claims appear to violate the laws of thermodynamics as I understand them.

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How would the evolution of colourful birds and other animals have started?

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Can someone explain how this "natural, DIY" solar panel works?

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Is the mercury found in tuna harmful? How does that type of mercury relate to the type found in vaccines?

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Why are so many mothers on antidepressants?

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Why does the saturated fat in butter and ground beef quickly melt when heated, while the fat in bacon, steak, and other meat does not melt as readily?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
When I turn down the dimmer switch on my lights, do I actually use less electricity, or is the difference between the bulb's nominal wattage and the actual wattage vented as heat by the dimmer?	1050
Which side of the "health vs weight" debate has the greatest amount of supporting evidence?	13
How and when did monogamy evolve?	10
What is the difference between "weapons grade" and other types of uranium?	9
Are the newfangled "infrared" heaters actually more efficient than baseboard heaters? Their claims appear to violate the laws of thermodynamics as I understand them.	6
How would the evolution of colourful birds and other animals have started?	5
Can someone explain how this "natural, DIY" solar panel works?	3
Is the mercury found in tuna harmful? How does that type of mercury relate to the type found in vaccines?	3
Why are so many mothers on antidepressants?	2
Why does the saturated fat in butter and ground beef quickly melt when heated, while the fat in bacon, steak, and other meat does not melt as readily?	1