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The pupils in our eyes shrink when faced with bright light to protect our vision. Why can't our ears do something similar when faced with loud sounds?

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What happens to the puss in the pimples you don't pop?

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How big can a raindrop get?

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How does a tree learn to adapt its behaviour if it has no way to sense changes?

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If I want boiling water but the kettle is full, it is better for the environment if I throw some water away or if I boil it all?

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Do clouds rotate with the earth?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
The pupils in our eyes shrink when faced with bright light to protect our vision. Why can't our ears do something similar when faced with loud sounds?	3532
What happens to the puss in the pimples you don't pop?	354
How big can a raindrop get?	11
How does a tree learn to adapt its behaviour if it has no way to sense changes?	1
If I want boiling water but the kettle is full, it is better for the environment if I throw some water away or if I boil it all?	1
Do clouds rotate with the earth?	1