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When a tree engulfs a metal sign or fence, does the metal do any damage to the tree? i.e. Is this process safe for the tree?

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When disarming a bomb, why can't you just cut all the wires?

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Alpha particles can be stopped by a sheet of paper. What happens after they hit the sheet? Do they bounce off? Do they go away?

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How do ant colonies survive heavy rains?

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Is it possible to (naturally) get rid of fat that has developed around your heart and arteries? What about plaque?

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Is there any way of knowing/measuring whether other earth-like planets have magnetic fields?

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Could an object orbit the moon at a really low height? (Like 500 ft, assuming it doesn't run into mountains)

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What is the fastest speed that our best space probe can travel?

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Do invasive species exist in the ocean?

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When a full tooth is knocked out, then later reinserted, how does it re-bond with the gums?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
When a tree engulfs a metal sign or fence, does the metal do any damage to the tree? i.e. Is this process safe for the tree?	1321
When disarming a bomb, why can't you just cut all the wires?	347
Alpha particles can be stopped by a sheet of paper. What happens after they hit the sheet? Do they bounce off? Do they go away?	167
How do ant colonies survive heavy rains?	103
Is it possible to (naturally) get rid of fat that has developed around your heart and arteries? What about plaque?	58
Is there any way of knowing/measuring whether other earth-like planets have magnetic fields?	42
Could an object orbit the moon at a really low height? (Like 500 ft, assuming it doesn't run into mountains)	17
What is the fastest speed that our best space probe can travel?	13
Do invasive species exist in the ocean?	13
When a full tooth is knocked out, then later reinserted, how does it re-bond with the gums?	12