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When we say the earth is 4.5 billion years old, what event do we do we define as its birth?

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Why does rising steam from a power plant or factory appear to be relatively still from a distance, but when viewed up close it appears chaotic and quick moving? Is there a name for this effect?

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When booting a computer, how does its hardware arrive at a state in which an OS can interact with it?

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Why do our bodies "tighten up" over time, when it is seemingly advantageous to have a greater range of motion and flexibility?

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Is the CMB present at different distances, depending on the direction being observed, thereby giving us a location of earth in the universe?

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In what ways does your body react differently to different types of foods and nutrients? Why do different foods have different effects on your body, energy levels, and overall health?

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What prevents us from having extraordinarily accurate and long-term weather models?

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Why are our bodies able to effectively store caloric intake, but unable to stockpile some other nutrients?

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How to build human?

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What is the oldest human name we know of?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
When we say the earth is 4.5 billion years old, what event do we do we define as its birth?	463
Why does rising steam from a power plant or factory appear to be relatively still from a distance, but when viewed up close it appears chaotic and quick moving? Is there a name for this effect?	34
When booting a computer, how does its hardware arrive at a state in which an OS can interact with it?	8
Why do our bodies "tighten up" over time, when it is seemingly advantageous to have a greater range of motion and flexibility?	6
Is the CMB present at different distances, depending on the direction being observed, thereby giving us a location of earth in the universe?	1
In what ways does your body react differently to different types of foods and nutrients? Why do different foods have different effects on your body, energy levels, and overall health?	1
What prevents us from having extraordinarily accurate and long-term weather models?	1
Why are our bodies able to effectively store caloric intake, but unable to stockpile some other nutrients?	1
How to build human?	1
What is the oldest human name we know of?	1