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How do we know what ancient languages sounded like?

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Can mosquitoes drink blood that's pooled on the ground or on someone's skin, or do they need to pierce the skin of a live human or animal?

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Why does spaying a dog require removal of the uterus?

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If I drink a pint of water, how much of it is absorbed into my body becoming part of my organs and blood versus being excreted as urine or sweat?

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If the common cold mutates so quickly that drugs are useless against it, why hasn't it wiped out humanity yet?

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Why are lions and tigers considered separate species if they can produce fertile offspring?

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What would I expect to find if I dug up a body that was buried 1 year ago? How about 10? Or 100? Or 1000?

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What would happen to the earth if the surface of the moon were perfectly smooth?

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If the sun peaks in the green portion of the spectrum, why are plants green?

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Could we solve obesity and clean energy at once via genetic engineering?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How do we know what ancient languages sounded like?	253
Can mosquitoes drink blood that's pooled on the ground or on someone's skin, or do they need to pierce the skin of a live human or animal?	109
Why does spaying a dog require removal of the uterus?	16
If I drink a pint of water, how much of it is absorbed into my body becoming part of my organs and blood versus being excreted as urine or sweat?	12
If the common cold mutates so quickly that drugs are useless against it, why hasn't it wiped out humanity yet?	11
Why are lions and tigers considered separate species if they can produce fertile offspring?	8
What would I expect to find if I dug up a body that was buried 1 year ago? How about 10? Or 100? Or 1000?	2
What would happen to the earth if the surface of the moon were perfectly smooth?	2
If the sun peaks in the green portion of the spectrum, why are plants green?	2
Could we solve obesity and clean energy at once via genetic engineering?	1