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I've heard that sunblock may do more harm than good if you aren't out long enough to get a burn anyway. Does current research support this idea?

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Are there significant differences in the sea life found in desert-adjacent coastal waters compared to fertile-adjacent coastal waters?

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My impression is that most fish and other water dwellers generally have less body fat than most land animals. Is this accurate? And if so, why?

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How good is modern criminal forensic investigation? If I spend 30 minutes in a room I'm not supposed to be in, and don't touch anything except with gloved hands, will I leave behind enough evidence to get caught?

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How long does it take fallen precipitation to reach the ocean if it doesn't evaporate on the way?

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Is there much variance in the efficiency of digestion across the animal kingdom? Are there a lot of unused nutrients and energy in urine and feces? Does a low food supply force better processing? Could technology augment the process somehow to increase efficiency?

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If I rub something into my skin like a lotion or oil, what does my body do with those calories?

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I've heard that sunblock may do more harm than good if you aren't out long enough to get a burn anyway. Does current research support this idea?	1
Are there significant differences in the sea life found in desert-adjacent coastal waters compared to fertile-adjacent coastal waters?	1
My impression is that most fish and other water dwellers generally have less body fat than most land animals. Is this accurate? And if so, why?	1
How good is modern criminal forensic investigation? If I spend 30 minutes in a room I'm not supposed to be in, and don't touch anything except with gloved hands, will I leave behind enough evidence to get caught?	1
How long does it take fallen precipitation to reach the ocean if it doesn't evaporate on the way?	1
Is there much variance in the efficiency of digestion across the animal kingdom? Are there a lot of unused nutrients and energy in urine and feces? Does a low food supply force better processing? Could technology augment the process somehow to increase efficiency?	1
If I rub something into my skin like a lotion or oil, what does my body do with those calories?	1