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Why do we consider it certain that radioactive decay is completely random?

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Why are electromagnetic waves depicted as moving "up and down"? Why don't photons go in a complete straight line?

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What is the electromagnetic "field" around a photon composed of if not a different wave or particle?

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Why are other animals' babies so cute to humans?

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Is there any meaning behind the words positive and negative in physics? Are the forces fundamentally different or is it just made up words to describe the opposite forces?

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Why does staying awake cause skin problems like pimples and what not?

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What are the optimal amount of hours to sleep on average in the winter?

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Do animals experience nostalgia?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why do we consider it certain that radioactive decay is completely random?	4261
Why are electromagnetic waves depicted as moving "up and down"? Why don't photons go in a complete straight line?	2080
What is the electromagnetic "field" around a photon composed of if not a different wave or particle?	2
Why are other animals' babies so cute to humans?	1
Is there any meaning behind the words positive and negative in physics? Are the forces fundamentally different or is it just made up words to describe the opposite forces?	1
Why does staying awake cause skin problems like pimples and what not?	1
What are the optimal amount of hours to sleep on average in the winter?	1
Do animals experience nostalgia?	1