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How many nuclear plants would we need to replace our dependence on fossil fuels? If we started right now, how fast could we build them?

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What happens to ant colonies during rain?

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What do we know about the cloud of dust and gas that our solar system formed from? Was it the remains of a single star, or many?

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What exactly is Voltage?

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If all the oceans disappeared and a person could stand at the bottom of the empty seabed, in the deepest part. How much air pressure would be on top of them? Would it be uncomfortable?

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Why do I unconsciously emulate the accent of those around me?

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Is it actually possible to hypnotize people and if so, to what degree?

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If the universe is (generally speaking) flat, how come, as seen from telescopes, nothing lies on a single plane? Images of the CMB aren't 3D models, so why do we see galaxies in every direction?

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For those with ASD, can people move along the spectrum as they age? Can people become higher- or lower-functioning as time goes on, and if so, which has been seen to be more common?

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Are there any lingering questions in astronomy/astrophysics which no one cares to tackle because, frankly, it will take too long to learn the results?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How many nuclear plants would we need to replace our dependence on fossil fuels? If we started right now, how fast could we build them?	263
What happens to ant colonies during rain?	261
What do we know about the cloud of dust and gas that our solar system formed from? Was it the remains of a single star, or many?	261
What exactly is Voltage?	261
If all the oceans disappeared and a person could stand at the bottom of the empty seabed, in the deepest part. How much air pressure would be on top of them? Would it be uncomfortable?	260
Why do I unconsciously emulate the accent of those around me?	259
Is it actually possible to hypnotize people and if so, to what degree?	258
If the universe is (generally speaking) flat, how come, as seen from telescopes, nothing lies on a single plane? Images of the CMB aren't 3D models, so why do we see galaxies in every direction?	258
For those with ASD, can people move along the spectrum as they age? Can people become higher- or lower-functioning as time goes on, and if so, which has been seen to be more common?	258
Are there any lingering questions in astronomy/astrophysics which no one cares to tackle because, frankly, it will take too long to learn the results?	256