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We look back now to the early 20th century with shock and amazement at the widespread use of radium, radium tonics and paint, etc. What things do we do now that will likely be looked back upon with similar shock and disbelief?

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If large concentrations of potassium ions in the extracellular space prevent contractile and nervous tissue from depolarizing does that mean you could inject table salt substitute, KCl, solution in your veins and not be able to move?

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Why do bases feel soapy or slippery (other than the fact that soap is basic of course).

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If low frequency electromagnetic waves pass through most solid objects and high frequency ones are absorbed, i.e. radio vs. light, then why is it that the highest energy, gamma, can pass through things? Why isn't it like the rest of the spectrum in this way?

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If salivary amylase breaks starches down into sugars, why doesn't a mouth full of flour eventually become as sweet as sugar?

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Do the rate of calorie intake and weight gain have any relationship?

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How is it that the toxins we excrete in the kidneys aren't simply reabsorbed in the bladder?

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Aside from allergies and intolerances, do different foods have different effects on different people? I for one have an almost catnip like affinity for parsley.

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Why do we feel tired and sleepy after ejaculation?

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Would it be possible for a hypothetical organism to derive nutrition from the environment by smell?

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We look back now to the early 20th century with shock and amazement at the widespread use of radium, radium tonics and paint, etc. What things do we do now that will likely be looked back upon with similar shock and disbelief?	2	askscience
If large concentrations of potassium ions in the extracellular space prevent contractile and nervous tissue from depolarizing does that mean you could inject table salt substitute, KCl, solution in your veins and not be able to move?	2	askscience
Why do bases feel soapy or slippery (other than the fact that soap is basic of course).	2	askscience
If low frequency electromagnetic waves pass through most solid objects and high frequency ones are absorbed, i.e. radio vs. light, then why is it that the highest energy, gamma, can pass through things? Why isn't it like the rest of the spectrum in this way?	2	askscience
If salivary amylase breaks starches down into sugars, why doesn't a mouth full of flour eventually become as sweet as sugar?	2	askscience
Do the rate of calorie intake and weight gain have any relationship?	2	askscience
How is it that the toxins we excrete in the kidneys aren't simply reabsorbed in the bladder?	2	askscience
Aside from allergies and intolerances, do different foods have different effects on different people? I for one have an almost catnip like affinity for parsley.	1	askscience
Why do we feel tired and sleepy after ejaculation?	1	askscience
Would it be possible for a hypothetical organism to derive nutrition from the environment by smell?	1	askscience