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How close would lightning have to strike to you in a body of water to fatally shock you?

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In terms of killing potentially harmful bacteria/viruses/etc., what is the most effective way of cooking food?

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How do police and other organizations estimate the size of crowds? How accurate are their methods?

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Is there a scientific basis for racism?

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What would the day/night cycle be like living on the moon?

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According to an instructor I've got currently for a class, rust is essentially "really slow fire", both phenomena being oxidation events. Is this accurate? What exactly is oxidation?

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Are we genetically predisposed to enjoy certain unconscious "games"?

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What's going on in my head when I "see" something in a memory?

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Why does water not crush me?

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What exactly is happening when I attempt a tongue twister?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How close would lightning have to strike to you in a body of water to fatally shock you?	121
In terms of killing potentially harmful bacteria/viruses/etc., what is the most effective way of cooking food?	7
How do police and other organizations estimate the size of crowds? How accurate are their methods?	5
Is there a scientific basis for racism?	3
What would the day/night cycle be like living on the moon?	2
According to an instructor I've got currently for a class, rust is essentially "really slow fire", both phenomena being oxidation events. Is this accurate? What exactly is oxidation?	1
Are we genetically predisposed to enjoy certain unconscious "games"?	1
What's going on in my head when I "see" something in a memory?	1
Why does water not crush me?	1
What exactly is happening when I attempt a tongue twister?	1