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Why are there so many salt deposits in the Great Lakes? Wouldn't this be counterintuitive since they are freshwater lakes?

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Do city street layouts have an effect on how good someone's sense of direction is?

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Are watershed divides permanent features on landscapes?

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Can lahars happen in extremely cold climates?

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I've read that scientists estimate that in 23,000 years, Niagara Falls will disappear at the current rate of erosion. Is this true, and if so, how would it geographically, and geologically, affect the Great Lakes basin?

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How were the Columbia, Fraser, Klamath and Pit Rivers able to work their way through mountain ranges? Are there any other examples out there too?

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What are the purposes of boogers? Why do they form in our nasal cavity?

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Why are river meanders the way they are? Why are some larger than others?

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How does Raynaud's Syndrome work? Why does it cause my fingers (and occasionally toes) to go white?

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What's the definition of a sea?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why are there so many salt deposits in the Great Lakes? Wouldn't this be counterintuitive since they are freshwater lakes?	135
Do city street layouts have an effect on how good someone's sense of direction is?	45
Are watershed divides permanent features on landscapes?	30
Can lahars happen in extremely cold climates?	18
I've read that scientists estimate that in 23,000 years, Niagara Falls will disappear at the current rate of erosion. Is this true, and if so, how would it geographically, and geologically, affect the Great Lakes basin?	14
How were the Columbia, Fraser, Klamath and Pit Rivers able to work their way through mountain ranges? Are there any other examples out there too?	13
What are the purposes of boogers? Why do they form in our nasal cavity?	11
Why are river meanders the way they are? Why are some larger than others?	10
How does Raynaud's Syndrome work? Why does it cause my fingers (and occasionally toes) to go white?	10
What's the definition of a sea?	8