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If North America converted to 240v electrical systems like other parts of the world, would we see dramatic energy efficiency improvements?

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Why do chewing gums that have their main ingredient as sugar/corn syrup still include Aspartame in their recipe?

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Would a Dyson sphere, or Niven's ring from Ringworld, collect an atmosphere on its own, either on the inside outside or both?

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If I was to wear some sort of device that gave me 360 degree vision, would my brain learn to process it?

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What happens when you put a combustible metal in the microwave? If it starts on fire, is the fire affected by the radiation?

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Are there dominant genes in some humans that we know will ultimately change the whole population?

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Can the light from one lit match be focused enough to light another match?

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Do other animals have clearly distinguished senses like we have (sight, hearing, etc.) or do they merge into a general 'view' of the whole, especially for animals like dogs where they have a very good sense other than sight?

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The "throw boiling water to create snow" effect: How cold does it have to be outside to make this likely to work?

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Would it be possible/feasible to genetically modify (or specifically breed) a variety of bamboo that would grow in USDA zone 3? Colder?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
If North America converted to 240v electrical systems like other parts of the world, would we see dramatic energy efficiency improvements?	872
Why do chewing gums that have their main ingredient as sugar/corn syrup still include Aspartame in their recipe?	28
Would a Dyson sphere, or Niven's ring from Ringworld, collect an atmosphere on its own, either on the inside outside or both?	16
If I was to wear some sort of device that gave me 360 degree vision, would my brain learn to process it?	15
What happens when you put a combustible metal in the microwave? If it starts on fire, is the fire affected by the radiation?	6
Are there dominant genes in some humans that we know will ultimately change the whole population?	2
Can the light from one lit match be focused enough to light another match?	2
Do other animals have clearly distinguished senses like we have (sight, hearing, etc.) or do they merge into a general 'view' of the whole, especially for animals like dogs where they have a very good sense other than sight?	1
The "throw boiling water to create snow" effect: How cold does it have to be outside to make this likely to work?	1
Would it be possible/feasible to genetically modify (or specifically breed) a variety of bamboo that would grow in USDA zone 3? Colder?	1