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Would it be possible to transfer the rotational momentum of the earth into usable energy?

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Why is the speed of light the upper limit of speed? What is special about light?

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If mass distorts space, can space tear? i.e., Does space have a distortion limit?

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Which is more effective at cooling a room in a house: Pointing a fan in (pulling cool air in) or pointing a fan out (pushing hot air out)?

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[Mathematics] What is the practical value of prime numbers and uncovering their properties?

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Is it possible for vaccines to spread like normal colds/flu? (Through coughing or sneezing)

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When we say an equation or theory 'breaks down', what exactly does this mean or look like?

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If gravity warps space, how flexible is space?

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At the molecular level, what is a fold? (e.g. Folding s piece of paper)

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Are we still finding new corroborating evidence for the big bang?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Would it be possible to transfer the rotational momentum of the earth into usable energy?	296
Why is the speed of light the upper limit of speed? What is special about light?	42
If mass distorts space, can space tear? i.e., Does space have a distortion limit?	36
Which is more effective at cooling a room in a house: Pointing a fan in (pulling cool air in) or pointing a fan out (pushing hot air out)?	21
[Mathematics] What is the practical value of prime numbers and uncovering their properties?	20
Is it possible for vaccines to spread like normal colds/flu? (Through coughing or sneezing)	7
When we say an equation or theory 'breaks down', what exactly does this mean or look like?	6
If gravity warps space, how flexible is space?	2
At the molecular level, what is a fold? (e.g. Folding s piece of paper)	2
Are we still finding new corroborating evidence for the big bang?	1