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What is the scientific community's consensus on the language use of Kanzi the bonobo?

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Do amputees have lower caloric needs?

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Why does is Vitamin C is added to so many more foods than other vitamins?

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Usually when a person is born with a genetic anomaly, it is a disadvantage. Are there known cases of genetic outliers who are, to exaggerate, "superhuman"?

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Why are so many pseudoscientific diets and “healing” methods obsessed with reducing inflammation? Is there some kernel of evidence they are blowing out of proportion or is it just totally made up? From what I remember from school inflammation IS part of the healing process.

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Many video games in the 90s had a “big head mode” that would triple or quadruple the size of the characters’ heads. What would happen if this actually happened to someone (instantly)?

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Does that thinner-than paper toilet seat cover in public restrooms actually do anything for me?

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Why does consuming THC after Alcohol seem to negate hangovers in so many people?

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What is the scientific community's consensus on the language use of Kanzi the bonobo?	3
Do amputees have lower caloric needs?	2
Why does is Vitamin C is added to so many more foods than other vitamins?	1
Usually when a person is born with a genetic anomaly, it is a disadvantage. Are there known cases of genetic outliers who are, to exaggerate, "superhuman"?	1
Why are so many pseudoscientific diets and “healing” methods obsessed with reducing inflammation? Is there some kernel of evidence they are blowing out of proportion or is it just totally made up? From what I remember from school inflammation IS part of the healing process.	1
Many video games in the 90s had a “big head mode” that would triple or quadruple the size of the characters’ heads. What would happen if this actually happened to someone (instantly)?	1
Does that thinner-than paper toilet seat cover in public restrooms actually do anything for me?	1
Why does consuming THC after Alcohol seem to negate hangovers in so many people?	0