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As drinking beer apparently dehydrates you, would drinking nothing but beer be fatal in the short term?

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Are these riverbeds on the surface of the moon in this Apollo photo? If not from water, what caused them?

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I understand why carbonated drinks form bubbles when the bottle or can is opened. (The pressure drop) However, why does shaking the container beforehand make the effect stronger?

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Would it be survivable to jump out of a plane using a Zorb ball instead of a parachute?

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I was just boiling some frozen fish in a bag in a pan of water. When I pushed the fish down with a fork, the water would bubble more intensely. Why?

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Is there any real theory behind these 'decarb' diet-aid tablets, or is it just hokum?

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does an induction field require less power to maintain if nothing is in range to use the power?

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Why is it harmful to mix different types of batteries?

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Could it ever be possible for a person on a swing to go over the top of the pivot?

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Why do domestic refrigerators have a plastic tray in the bottom for vegetables?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
As drinking beer apparently dehydrates you, would drinking nothing but beer be fatal in the short term?	8
Are these riverbeds on the surface of the moon in this Apollo photo? If not from water, what caused them?	7
I understand why carbonated drinks form bubbles when the bottle or can is opened. (The pressure drop) However, why does shaking the container beforehand make the effect stronger?	6
Would it be survivable to jump out of a plane using a Zorb ball instead of a parachute?	5
I was just boiling some frozen fish in a bag in a pan of water. When I pushed the fish down with a fork, the water would bubble more intensely. Why?	3
Is there any real theory behind these 'decarb' diet-aid tablets, or is it just hokum?	2
does an induction field require less power to maintain if nothing is in range to use the power?	2
Why is it harmful to mix different types of batteries?	1
Could it ever be possible for a person on a swing to go over the top of the pivot?	1
Why do domestic refrigerators have a plastic tray in the bottom for vegetables?	1