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Could a planet ever be ellipsoid shaped, with the poles at the 'pointy' ends? If Earth was ellipsoid (long longitudinally, short latitudinally) what would be the most noticable differences climate-wise etc.?

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If you brought a heat source onto a spaceship with zero gravity, would the warmed air still rise? Why or why not?

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How are tiny birds like sparrows able to fly headlong into strong winds without being blown away?

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Why do cats like to lie in the sun, but dogs prefer cool areas? Biology

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Why do most cats (small and large) enjoy lying in the sun, but most dogs prefer shady or cool areas?

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If I had a large cold room with two large fans facing each and running at exactly the same speed, would the space between the fans heat up because of the air currents colliding with each other?

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Why is Saturn the only planet to have rings around it?

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Do different dog breeds have different scents, or do all dogs smell more or less the same?

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Would a standard compass from Earth work on any of the other planets in our solar system?

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Would life have evolved on Earth in the same way (more or less) if there was no Moon?

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Could a planet ever be ellipsoid shaped, with the poles at the 'pointy' ends? If Earth was ellipsoid (long longitudinally, short latitudinally) what would be the most noticable differences climate-wise etc.?	816
If you brought a heat source onto a spaceship with zero gravity, would the warmed air still rise? Why or why not?	7
How are tiny birds like sparrows able to fly headlong into strong winds without being blown away?	5
Why do cats like to lie in the sun, but dogs prefer cool areas? Biology	1
Why do most cats (small and large) enjoy lying in the sun, but most dogs prefer shady or cool areas?	1
If I had a large cold room with two large fans facing each and running at exactly the same speed, would the space between the fans heat up because of the air currents colliding with each other?	1
Why is Saturn the only planet to have rings around it?	1
Do different dog breeds have different scents, or do all dogs smell more or less the same?	1
Would a standard compass from Earth work on any of the other planets in our solar system?	1
Would life have evolved on Earth in the same way (more or less) if there was no Moon?	1