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If you put a bunch of rocket boosters in series across the surface of the Earth (and bolted them down, obvs), would their thrust change the Earth's spin, or just the weather?

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Would you be more likely to find denser elements like gold and uranium in planets closer to the Sun?

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If Einstein were cloned and given an average upbringing, would he still be a genius?

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What's going on here? Green lasers shine green on most objects, but some plastics, waxes, and liquids will show a yellow or orange beam...euh?

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How thick would the walls of a safe have to be in order to be unharmed by the internal detonation of a standard hand grenade?

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Can anyone explain intrusive thoughts?

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Not sure if this really qualities as a science question, but I'll ask: I just found out I may be related to Pat Robertson... little help with family terminology?

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When were musical tones measured at vibrations per seconds, and how?

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Can Askscience please brainstorm a novel (and good) approach to save us all from Global Warming? Thanks! ---Humanity

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If one were to build a space elevator, would the structure (assuming metals and/or carbon construction) behave in any way like a lightning rod?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
If you put a bunch of rocket boosters in series across the surface of the Earth (and bolted them down, obvs), would their thrust change the Earth's spin, or just the weather?	2
Would you be more likely to find denser elements like gold and uranium in planets closer to the Sun?	2
If Einstein were cloned and given an average upbringing, would he still be a genius?	2
What's going on here? Green lasers shine green on most objects, but some plastics, waxes, and liquids will show a yellow or orange beam...euh?	1
How thick would the walls of a safe have to be in order to be unharmed by the internal detonation of a standard hand grenade?	1
Can anyone explain intrusive thoughts?	1
Not sure if this really qualities as a science question, but I'll ask: I just found out I may be related to Pat Robertson... little help with family terminology?	1
When were musical tones measured at vibrations per seconds, and how?	1
Can Askscience please brainstorm a novel (and good) approach to save us all from Global Warming? Thanks! ---Humanity	1
If one were to build a space elevator, would the structure (assuming metals and/or carbon construction) behave in any way like a lightning rod?	1