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J.R.R. Tolkein single-handedly created our modern conception of staple fantasy races such as Elves, Dwarves, and Orcs. Are his versions based on earlier legends, or did he invent them wholesale?

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Where do birds produce blood cells, since they have hollow bones?

75 upvotes • r/askscience
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How accurate are Bill O'Reilly's "Killing ____" books?

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Are there any plans for new print runs of the books that are sold out?

25 upvotes • r/oots
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How do spacecraft "bounce" off of the atmosphere during re-entry?

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What property of liquids describes it's "frothiness"?

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If you were struck in the head by a rubber duck moving at 700 m/s, would it kill you?

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How are transistors, which are laid out in a grid on a CPU, connected to each other?

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What makes a 1-Ohm resistor "ideal"?

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What happens to mosquitoes, flies, and other flying insects when it is windy out?

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