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Why is water from the tap not contaminated with bacteria, dirt and algae after running through hundreds of miles of old pipes to get there?

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Are arachnid brains generally very dissimilar in structure to insect brains, and if so, how do they differ in cognitive performance etc?

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Do ants show signs of being anxious if they get separated or lost?

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What is inflammation in the body exactly?

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How carcinogenic are smoked meat products?

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Does the pressure exerted on a baby's skull during natural child birth adversely affect the brain?

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What is the average age of a human in 2014?

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What are some of the most interesting theoretical branches science, that we are not able to empirically study?

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Why do we often get headaches after crying?

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What percentage of water does one's body typically absorb and utilize when one is not thirsty vs when they are totally parched?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why is water from the tap not contaminated with bacteria, dirt and algae after running through hundreds of miles of old pipes to get there?	2852
Are arachnid brains generally very dissimilar in structure to insect brains, and if so, how do they differ in cognitive performance etc?	684
Do ants show signs of being anxious if they get separated or lost?	28
What is inflammation in the body exactly?	9
How carcinogenic are smoked meat products?	9
Does the pressure exerted on a baby's skull during natural child birth adversely affect the brain?	5
What is the average age of a human in 2014?	2
What are some of the most interesting theoretical branches science, that we are not able to empirically study?	1
Why do we often get headaches after crying?	1
What percentage of water does one's body typically absorb and utilize when one is not thirsty vs when they are totally parched?	1