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Why does it require less Calories (energy) to bike X miles than run X miles, when all of the input is human energy in both cases? Where does the extra energy come from / go?

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What would happen if you were to lower a (very strong, but light) cable into the event horizon of a black hole?

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Why do brass knuckles provide a significant advantage over a fist when punching?

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When the weather forecast says "30% chance of rain," how is that percentage calculated?

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I've been told when you're dehydrated to drink room temperature water (rather than cold water) because your body will absorb it faster. Is there any truth to this?

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If radio stations only broadcast at one frequency, how to they transmit frequency information (e.g. music, sound)?

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Can dizygotic twins be from different fathers if the mother conceived them during a threesome?

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Can dizygotic twins be from different fathers if the mother conceived them during a threesome?

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Does a high concentration of capsaicin actually cause damage? Or just pain?

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If I were to die by being sucked into a black hole, how many years would it take from Earth's perspective?

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Why does it require less Calories (energy) to bike X miles than run X miles, when all of the input is human energy in both cases? Where does the extra energy come from / go?	1
What would happen if you were to lower a (very strong, but light) cable into the event horizon of a black hole?	1
Why do brass knuckles provide a significant advantage over a fist when punching?	1
When the weather forecast says "30% chance of rain," how is that percentage calculated?	1
I've been told when you're dehydrated to drink room temperature water (rather than cold water) because your body will absorb it faster. Is there any truth to this?	1
If radio stations only broadcast at one frequency, how to they transmit frequency information (e.g. music, sound)?	1
Can dizygotic twins be from different fathers if the mother conceived them during a threesome?	1
Can dizygotic twins be from different fathers if the mother conceived them during a threesome?	1
Does a high concentration of capsaicin actually cause damage? Or just pain?	1
If I were to die by being sucked into a black hole, how many years would it take from Earth's perspective?	1