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If space is expanding such that the space between stars is growing larger over time, is the space between either end of my yardstick also growing?
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Let's say I was pointing a large hobbyist telescope (8-12" aperture) at space on a dark night. Could any realistic celestial events (supernovae, quasars) be bright enough to blind me?
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Climate deniers like to point to the cycles of the Sun to explain changing global temperatures. Is there any evidence that the climate of other planets has or hasn’t changed over the same time scale?
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They say burning wood is a renewable form of energy. If we had never discovered coal or gasoline and just burned trees instead, would we not be in this climate mess?
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I noticed that the wing of the plane I’m on has a 3’ wide strip of textured paint to provide grip for passengers exiting in an emergency. How much does this strip affect fuel economy?
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Who was the first person to be convicted of a crime due to photographic evidence? I what was the public’s reaction to the use of new technology in the justice system?
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Did scribes of important documents like the Magna Carta or Declaration of Independence ever make mistakes and need to start over?
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