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During a tsunami, does the energy of the wave in the deeper ocean cause any damage before it surfaces? Basically, does the energy jostle/push fish, whales, etc... or does it harmlessly pass through them?	3097
Why do young girls stereotypically prefer the colors pink/red/purple and boys blue/green? Is this societal or is there another reason?	459
Is there a way to quantify the amount of life it took for a given source of fossil fuel expenditure? I.E. It took a Tyrannosaurus Rex worth of oil to get to work today.	329
If I peeled a banana or cut open a bell pepper, swabbed, and then cultured it, would anything grow? Essentially, are the insides of fruits and vegetables sterile?	45
Various disinfectant products and hand soaps state they kill 99.9% of viruses and bacteria. What are the 0.1% of organisms that they don't kill?	14
Bananas contain potassium, almonds magnesium, shrimp iodine and other various foods are known for a mineral content. What happens when the environment of these respected foods lack these minerals? It obviously changes the nutritional content, but are these minerals replaced with something else?	7
If someone was immune to a certain disease, such as HIV, would it be possible that a blood transfusion to a non-immune individual from this persons blood create an immunity?	6
Whats going on physiologically that allows sleep to make ailments better by morning? For example, headaches, back pain, and other sickness.	6
How does light bleach items such as decking, hard wood floors, plastic etc...?	4
Why is bee colony collapse such a pressing issue? Aren't other insects, birds, and the wind sufficient enough for pollination of crops?	3

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