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Is the earth still cooling from its formation? If so, does that mean eventually all tectonic activity will cease and our liquid mantle will solidify?

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What are the deternining factors for how much scar tissue a wound will grow?

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Is there anything special about the Earth's location in orbit on the arbitrary day the majority of humanity decided to mark as the beginning of a new orbit?

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Why can't novocaine be used to treat pain from an injury instead of opiates?

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Why did humans evolve testes that keep sperm cool instead of evolving more heat tolerant sperm?

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What changes/adaptations happen to the human body when someone from a cold climate moves to a hot climate (and vice versa) long term?

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What are some of the most useless animals that exist/have ever existed?

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If your sinues are cavities are hollow spaces in your bones, how does sinus massage on the outside of the face help?

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Why can we urinate on command, but not deficate?

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Why does drinking alcohol clear your sinuses when sick?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Is the earth still cooling from its formation? If so, does that mean eventually all tectonic activity will cease and our liquid mantle will solidify?	1199
What are the deternining factors for how much scar tissue a wound will grow?	17
Is there anything special about the Earth's location in orbit on the arbitrary day the majority of humanity decided to mark as the beginning of a new orbit?	7
Why can't novocaine be used to treat pain from an injury instead of opiates?	1
Why did humans evolve testes that keep sperm cool instead of evolving more heat tolerant sperm?	1
What changes/adaptations happen to the human body when someone from a cold climate moves to a hot climate (and vice versa) long term?	1
What are some of the most useless animals that exist/have ever existed?	1
If your sinues are cavities are hollow spaces in your bones, how does sinus massage on the outside of the face help?	1
Why can we urinate on command, but not deficate?	1
Why does drinking alcohol clear your sinuses when sick?	1