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Why is a Gaussian "bell" curve showing normal statistical distribution the shape that it is? What formulæ or proofs define its shape?

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How does caffeine work?

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What is the current consensus on CRH/CRF antagonists as treatment for depression, alcohol withdrawal, and/or PTSD?

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Can anyone explain the meaning of the prefix Eigen- in the words Eigenvalue, Eigenvector, and Eigenfunction?

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What is the difference between Sociology and Cultural Anthropology?

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With the emergence of the coronavirus I see many people using hand sanitizer. But doesn't hand sanitizer only kill bacteria, not viruses?

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Why is a Gaussian "bell" curve showing normal statistical distribution the shape that it is? What formulæ or proofs define its shape?	190
How does caffeine work?	3
What is the current consensus on CRH/CRF antagonists as treatment for depression, alcohol withdrawal, and/or PTSD?	2
Can anyone explain the meaning of the prefix Eigen- in the words Eigenvalue, Eigenvector, and Eigenfunction?	1
What is the difference between Sociology and Cultural Anthropology?	1
With the emergence of the coronavirus I see many people using hand sanitizer. But doesn't hand sanitizer only kill bacteria, not viruses?	1