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If a meteorite of a similar size to the one the wiped out the dinosaurs hit an ocean instead of solid ground would it be better, worse or no different for us?

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Is there a limit to heat? A top end equivalent to absolute zero?

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If the speed of light is the 'universal speed limit' what is it that stops anything going faster?

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How much does the relative speed of planets affect the passage of time?

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Why is it commonplace for batteries to be inserted in opposite directions?

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If we had to get to the Moon in a real hurry could we still do it? If so who stands the best chance getting there first and how long would it take them to be ready?

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From my local supermarket I can by frozen, raw chicken breasts that cook from frozen and frozen, raw breasts that you have to defrost. What's the difference?

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In 'The Salmon of Doubt' Douglas Adams refers to "wild speculation" that Europa might be the result of artificial construction but I can't find anything about this. Can anyone elaborate?

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The speed of light is considered to be the universal speed limit. What sets this limit? Is it the speed of light or is light itself constrained by some other factor?

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Why has nobody made a carcinogen free cigarette?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
If a meteorite of a similar size to the one the wiped out the dinosaurs hit an ocean instead of solid ground would it be better, worse or no different for us?	1326
Is there a limit to heat? A top end equivalent to absolute zero?	8
If the speed of light is the 'universal speed limit' what is it that stops anything going faster?	1
How much does the relative speed of planets affect the passage of time?	1
Why is it commonplace for batteries to be inserted in opposite directions?	1
If we had to get to the Moon in a real hurry could we still do it? If so who stands the best chance getting there first and how long would it take them to be ready?	1
From my local supermarket I can by frozen, raw chicken breasts that cook from frozen and frozen, raw breasts that you have to defrost. What's the difference?	1
In 'The Salmon of Doubt' Douglas Adams refers to "wild speculation" that Europa might be the result of artificial construction but I can't find anything about this. Can anyone elaborate?	1
The speed of light is considered to be the universal speed limit. What sets this limit? Is it the speed of light or is light itself constrained by some other factor?	1
Why has nobody made a carcinogen free cigarette?	1