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Do dogs have a sense of identity around their names?

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How do you "turn on" a nuclear reactor?

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Do animals besides humans "dance" in the same sense we do? If so, why do they?

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Will a cold object placed in a vacuum cause a hot object placed in the same vacuum to lose heat more quickly? What about in air?

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If I rub food containing a pathogen like salmonella or E. coli onto a metal surface like a baking sheet, and then allow the baking sheet to dry completely, will desiccation kill the pathogens? To what degree?

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What does "axons from these neurons extend [from this part all the way to this part]" mean? Are they really that long?

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What do nebulae and other stellar phenomenon actually look like?

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The Physics of Free Will

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Zeno's Paradox - How does it apply to dividing up a glass of milk?

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Would someone living in the wild in complete isolation never catch cold?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Do dogs have a sense of identity around their names?	93
How do you "turn on" a nuclear reactor?	84
Do animals besides humans "dance" in the same sense we do? If so, why do they?	6
Will a cold object placed in a vacuum cause a hot object placed in the same vacuum to lose heat more quickly? What about in air?	6
If I rub food containing a pathogen like salmonella or E. coli onto a metal surface like a baking sheet, and then allow the baking sheet to dry completely, will desiccation kill the pathogens? To what degree?	5
What does "axons from these neurons extend [from this part all the way to this part]" mean? Are they really that long?	3
What do nebulae and other stellar phenomenon actually look like?	2
The Physics of Free Will	1
Zeno's Paradox - How does it apply to dividing up a glass of milk?	1
Would someone living in the wild in complete isolation never catch cold?	1