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Why do all cultures have some form of swearing? Is there a psychological need universal to humans ?

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Would a charged battery look different from an uncharged one in airport X Rays?

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Is there a reason why western countries moved away from the rigid hierarchical class system whereas eastern nations didn't?

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Since mosquitoes constantly evolve (by natural selection) to become resistant to stuff that kills them (like DDT) is it conceivable that soon we have swat resistant mosquitoes?

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So what to do female olympic athletes, or tennis stars do if they get their periods on the big competition day ? How do they cope? My friends say its a big loss of blood, cramps etc.

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Is PTSD our natural state? Given early human tribes would have suffered trauma at some point in their lives?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why do all cultures have some form of swearing? Is there a psychological need universal to humans ?	126
Would a charged battery look different from an uncharged one in airport X Rays?	13
Is there a reason why western countries moved away from the rigid hierarchical class system whereas eastern nations didn't?	2
Since mosquitoes constantly evolve (by natural selection) to become resistant to stuff that kills them (like DDT) is it conceivable that soon we have swat resistant mosquitoes?	1
So what to do female olympic athletes, or tennis stars do if they get their periods on the big competition day ? How do they cope? My friends say its a big loss of blood, cramps etc.	1
Is PTSD our natural state? Given early human tribes would have suffered trauma at some point in their lives?	1