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What is "gimbal lock" as it pertains to spacecraft, and why is it such a big deal?

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Why is my vision fine when I'm running, but if I have a camera on my head the resulting video is "shaky camera"?

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How does the Navy's railgun compare to the guns battleships used to have?

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Can a train pull more cars than it can push?

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Assuming we eventually capture more solar energy than is needed during the day, what is the most efficient way of storing that extra energy for use at night?

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What is the maximum speed a person could reenter the earth's atmosphere in an ordinary NASA space suit and survive reentry?

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Are there any animals immune to the effects of alcohol?

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How often were battleships able to hit their intended naval targets?

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Why do beverages taste different when consumed in a glass/ceramic cup versus aluminum can, plastic bottle or paper cup?

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How much brighter would our nights be if the moon had a reflective mirror-like surface?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What is "gimbal lock" as it pertains to spacecraft, and why is it such a big deal?	495
Why is my vision fine when I'm running, but if I have a camera on my head the resulting video is "shaky camera"?	12
How does the Navy's railgun compare to the guns battleships used to have?	11
Can a train pull more cars than it can push?	8
Assuming we eventually capture more solar energy than is needed during the day, what is the most efficient way of storing that extra energy for use at night?	3
What is the maximum speed a person could reenter the earth's atmosphere in an ordinary NASA space suit and survive reentry?	1
Are there any animals immune to the effects of alcohol?	1
How often were battleships able to hit their intended naval targets?	1
Why do beverages taste different when consumed in a glass/ceramic cup versus aluminum can, plastic bottle or paper cup?	1
How much brighter would our nights be if the moon had a reflective mirror-like surface?	1