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If stars are the main proponent for creating the elements, such as iron, then does that mean at the time of the big bang there was simply a giant pool of hydrogen? Or maybe a giant pool of quarks?

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Why is it that sometimes when you look at something that is either just out of focus, or a tad bit too dim, you can see it much clearer by averting your eyes slightly and 'looking at it' with your peripheral vision?

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Why is it that we have rain that is pretty much only water? How come you never see it rain (insert element/chemical name here)?

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Why is it that sometimes after an orgasm there is an intense feeling of regret?

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Do IV fluids and fluids deposited directly to your stomach quench thirst in the same way drinking water does?

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Does a satellite need to be spinning around a planet to be in orbit? Couldn't the planet spin instead?

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Why is it that we catch ourselves doing things whenever we are preoccupied? For instance tapping your feet, or rocking back and fourth in your chair

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What is the legitimacy behind justice.gov's claims about marijuana? Has marijuana ever been proven to cause cancer and/or negatively impact memory and learning abilities (while not high of course)?

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If Western culture had not touched the Americas (or Africa, etc.) how far along, technologically, would they be?

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Why is it that some people feel a burning sensation during bowel movements after eating spicy food?

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If stars are the main proponent for creating the elements, such as iron, then does that mean at the time of the big bang there was simply a giant pool of hydrogen? Or maybe a giant pool of quarks?	7
Why is it that sometimes when you look at something that is either just out of focus, or a tad bit too dim, you can see it much clearer by averting your eyes slightly and 'looking at it' with your peripheral vision?	4
Why is it that we have rain that is pretty much only water? How come you never see it rain (insert element/chemical name here)?	4
Why is it that sometimes after an orgasm there is an intense feeling of regret?	4
Do IV fluids and fluids deposited directly to your stomach quench thirst in the same way drinking water does?	3
Does a satellite need to be spinning around a planet to be in orbit? Couldn't the planet spin instead?	1
Why is it that we catch ourselves doing things whenever we are preoccupied? For instance tapping your feet, or rocking back and fourth in your chair	1
What is the legitimacy behind justice.gov's claims about marijuana? Has marijuana ever been proven to cause cancer and/or negatively impact memory and learning abilities (while not high of course)?	1
If Western culture had not touched the Americas (or Africa, etc.) how far along, technologically, would they be?	1
Why is it that some people feel a burning sensation during bowel movements after eating spicy food?	1