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Why do people believe that asparatame causes cancer?

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Is there a way to determine if perception of time varies from organism to organism?

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I hold an empty 12oz glass under an American kitchen sink faucet and turn on the "cold" water. The glass fills and I turn off the tap, none drips into the sink itself. If I drink this glass of water, typically how many more bacteria am I consuming as opposed to a factory-sealed 12oz bottle of water?

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If Brazil used to be part of West Africa before the continental drift, then what part of Europe did the American Mid-Atlantic region used to be part of?

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What is the warmest location on Mars?

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Potentially, what kind of damage can a human inflict upon him/herself via prolonged exposure to mouthwash?

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How much static charge would be required to kill a 200 pound man? Also, is there an everyday situation that man could encounter which would release that amount of electricity through his body?

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Do clouds amplify UV light?

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If you rub sandpaper against skin regularly, you end up with callous skin. If you brush your tongue regularly, does your tongue become callous? Is it possible to lose taste sensitivity over time with this method?

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I am a Christian skeptic of man-induced climate change, but greatly care about the health of our environment and planet. What are your most profound thoughts and facts that back the case for man-induced climate change?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why do people believe that asparatame causes cancer?	1222
Is there a way to determine if perception of time varies from organism to organism?	84
I hold an empty 12oz glass under an American kitchen sink faucet and turn on the "cold" water. The glass fills and I turn off the tap, none drips into the sink itself. If I drink this glass of water, typically how many more bacteria am I consuming as opposed to a factory-sealed 12oz bottle of water?	31
If Brazil used to be part of West Africa before the continental drift, then what part of Europe did the American Mid-Atlantic region used to be part of?	24
What is the warmest location on Mars?	16
Potentially, what kind of damage can a human inflict upon him/herself via prolonged exposure to mouthwash?	10
How much static charge would be required to kill a 200 pound man? Also, is there an everyday situation that man could encounter which would release that amount of electricity through his body?	5
Do clouds amplify UV light?	3
If you rub sandpaper against skin regularly, you end up with callous skin. If you brush your tongue regularly, does your tongue become callous? Is it possible to lose taste sensitivity over time with this method?	3
I am a Christian skeptic of man-induced climate change, but greatly care about the health of our environment and planet. What are your most profound thoughts and facts that back the case for man-induced climate change?	2