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What about sloth physiology makes them move so slow?

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If somebody was hooked up to an IV to slowly, but consistently, lose blood... What actually happens in the body that causes death?

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Why does repeating the same action over and over again increase the likelihood of a mistake being made?

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Is it possible for an endothermic reaction to be so strong that it can put out a flame?

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Practicality aside, is it theoretically possible for a prop plane to break the speed of sound? What are the limiting factors causing it to be impractical (or impossible)?

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If your eyes pops out of your head but the optic nerve stays attached, could you still see?

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Is there any evidence about why "mood lighting" (dimmer lighting) makes people feel sexy or "in the mood"?

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When somebody concentrates on listening, or focuses on looking at something far away... is the only thing that increases sensitivity attention? Or are there biological changes in the receptor organs that increase sensitivity?

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Why does my body temperature start to drop and I get cold when I get tired?

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How does noise polution from boats/ships/sonar effect marine wildlife? How come dolphins and whales can swim next to boats and seemingly be fine, but I have read about boats and their motor noise effecting marine life, in particular those relying on echolocation?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What about sloth physiology makes them move so slow?	5
If somebody was hooked up to an IV to slowly, but consistently, lose blood... What actually happens in the body that causes death?	3
Why does repeating the same action over and over again increase the likelihood of a mistake being made?	3
Is it possible for an endothermic reaction to be so strong that it can put out a flame?	3
Practicality aside, is it theoretically possible for a prop plane to break the speed of sound? What are the limiting factors causing it to be impractical (or impossible)?	3
If your eyes pops out of your head but the optic nerve stays attached, could you still see?	3
Is there any evidence about why "mood lighting" (dimmer lighting) makes people feel sexy or "in the mood"?	3
When somebody concentrates on listening, or focuses on looking at something far away... is the only thing that increases sensitivity attention? Or are there biological changes in the receptor organs that increase sensitivity?	2
Why does my body temperature start to drop and I get cold when I get tired?	2
How does noise polution from boats/ships/sonar effect marine wildlife? How come dolphins and whales can swim next to boats and seemingly be fine, but I have read about boats and their motor noise effecting marine life, in particular those relying on echolocation?	2