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Do galaxies have clearly defined borders, or do they just kind of bleed into each other?

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Is there any kind of an upper limit for how many planets can be in a solar system? I assume that there are plenty of systems with zero, but are there others with hundreds or thousands, or is there some kind of clear maximum?

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As we age, do our organs lose transplant value? If they do, are there any with more longevity? Like, a 70 year old heart might not be desirable, but maybe kidneys or something else retain some value despite age?

94 upvotes • r/askscience

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Do any animals apart from humans have an evolving den/nest aesthetic?

37 upvotes • r/askscience

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Do Animals Hesitate Before Entering Cold Water?

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When and where did "sized" clothes originate?

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Vince Lombardi supposedly gained an edge on the competition simply by having his players work out. Was there an understanding of the value of specific exercises in gaining an advantage in sports or military work prior to, let's say, WWI?

24 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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How did marriage in modern western society come to be demonstrated by a ring on the left hand ring finger?

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Do worms (I was thinking earthworms, but nematodes of any kind will work) have a distinct top and bottom?

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Did other civilizations (Eastern Asia was my thought, but others as well) besides Classical European distinctly progress from Stone to Bronze to Iron Ages?

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Do galaxies have clearly defined borders, or do they just kind of bleed into each other?	9839	askscience
Is there any kind of an upper limit for how many planets can be in a solar system? I assume that there are plenty of systems with zero, but are there others with hundreds or thousands, or is there some kind of clear maximum?	6593	askscience
As we age, do our organs lose transplant value? If they do, are there any with more longevity? Like, a 70 year old heart might not be desirable, but maybe kidneys or something else retain some value despite age?	94	askscience
Do any animals apart from humans have an evolving den/nest aesthetic?	37	askscience
Do Animals Hesitate Before Entering Cold Water?	27	askscience
When and where did "sized" clothes originate?	24	AskHistorians
Vince Lombardi supposedly gained an edge on the competition simply by having his players work out. Was there an understanding of the value of specific exercises in gaining an advantage in sports or military work prior to, let's say, WWI?	24	AskHistorians
How did marriage in modern western society come to be demonstrated by a ring on the left hand ring finger?	21	AskHistorians
Do worms (I was thinking earthworms, but nematodes of any kind will work) have a distinct top and bottom?	19	askscience
Did other civilizations (Eastern Asia was my thought, but others as well) besides Classical European distinctly progress from Stone to Bronze to Iron Ages?	16	AskHistorians