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How do counterweights at the tops of tall buildings such as a pendulum or pool of water counteract the buildings swaying?

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How did the Aral Sea drying up (almost completely) effect the local and global climate as well as Sea level, and if refilled and restored to its former glory, what affects will it have?

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How does heat treating metal make it harder and brittler?

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Can a poisonous animal kill itself from cannibalism?

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Would a solid rod or a hollow cylinder have a higher resistant to all types or stress? Assuming same amount of material is used per inch of the rods

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If Microwaves work by vibrating water molecules then why do the bowls get so hot?

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Why do humans tend to prefer cold water over warm water? And why does water fresh from the tap taste tend to taste better then water that has been sitting in a cup for a few hours?

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Are people with smaller brains faster thinkers?

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What differs us humans from other animals in the fact that we can verbally communicate

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How exactly can certain foods cause or prevent cancer?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How do counterweights at the tops of tall buildings such as a pendulum or pool of water counteract the buildings swaying?	8
How did the Aral Sea drying up (almost completely) effect the local and global climate as well as Sea level, and if refilled and restored to its former glory, what affects will it have?	3
How does heat treating metal make it harder and brittler?	2
Can a poisonous animal kill itself from cannibalism?	1
Would a solid rod or a hollow cylinder have a higher resistant to all types or stress? Assuming same amount of material is used per inch of the rods	1
If Microwaves work by vibrating water molecules then why do the bowls get so hot?	1
Why do humans tend to prefer cold water over warm water? And why does water fresh from the tap taste tend to taste better then water that has been sitting in a cup for a few hours?	1
Are people with smaller brains faster thinkers?	1
What differs us humans from other animals in the fact that we can verbally communicate	1
How exactly can certain foods cause or prevent cancer?	1