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Does a flashing LED light use less electricity than a steady light? Would a light on a 1/2 second on/off flash use half the electricity?

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When exploration of "the new world" was underway, were the explorers generally funded by private or public funds? Was there anything analogous to SpaceX at the time?

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Do the "liquid gel" version of drugs such as ibuprofen actually work faster as claimed? How much faster?

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How did prehistoric cultures deal with non potty-trained babies/toddlers? Were there prehistoric diapers?

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Why is this cathedral in a recent r/pics post still standing with the surrounding buildings all destroyed?

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What were the different roles of the WWII bombers? Why were there so many different types?

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Did people in ancient times actually frequently talk in euphemisms?

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How accurate are breathalyzers and what is there error rate? Would random use of the breathalyzer results in a significant number of false positives?

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In A Song of Ice and Fire it is common practice for Lords to show their intent to honour treaties by fostering their children with other parties of the treaty. Was this common practice in medieval times?

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If low temperatures slow down chemical reactions, why do things appear to rust more quickly when left in the cold?

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Title	Upvotes	Subreddit	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Does a flashing LED light use less electricity than a steady light? Would a light on a 1/2 second on/off flash use half the electricity?	13	askscience
When exploration of "the new world" was underway, were the explorers generally funded by private or public funds? Was there anything analogous to SpaceX at the time?	13	AskHistorians
Do the "liquid gel" version of drugs such as ibuprofen actually work faster as claimed? How much faster?	12	askscience
How did prehistoric cultures deal with non potty-trained babies/toddlers? Were there prehistoric diapers?	11	askscience
Why is this cathedral in a recent r/pics post still standing with the surrounding buildings all destroyed?	11	AskHistorians
What were the different roles of the WWII bombers? Why were there so many different types?	11	AskHistorians
Did people in ancient times actually frequently talk in euphemisms?	11	AskHistorians
How accurate are breathalyzers and what is there error rate? Would random use of the breathalyzer results in a significant number of false positives?	11	askscience
In A Song of Ice and Fire it is common practice for Lords to show their intent to honour treaties by fostering their children with other parties of the treaty. Was this common practice in medieval times?	9	AskHistorians
If low temperatures slow down chemical reactions, why do things appear to rust more quickly when left in the cold?	9	askscience