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Why is liposuction limited to a certain amount? Why can't doctors suck out 100 pounds of fat from a person that needs to lose 100 pounds?

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Are there any real viruses or diseases out there today that could actually wipe out all of modern America in a short period of time, a la 'The Stand'?

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Would it be physically possible to make a perfect miniature re-creation of a plane hitting a skyscraper to simulate 9/11 and study the effects?

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When making rice, why do I have to bring water to a boil for just a moment, before turning heat all the way down to simmer?

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When humans colonize Mars, what natural disaster would be most likely to kill everyone there?

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If a zombie virus hit the world like it did in World War Z or 28 Days Later, would a vaccine or cure need to go through years of testing, funding, and approval before being released to the public or is there a protocol for something like this?

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Is there a scientific explanation for the average human lifespan? As in, is it more beneficial for humans to live for 75 years than it would be to live 150 years, scientifically speaking, or is lifespan simply random chance?

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I heard of reported UFO sightings of objects that could go 7000 mph. What would it actually look and feel like if a plane-sized object were going 7000 mph 35000 feet above the earth's surface?

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If you cut off the tip of a condom, would you decrease the chances of catching an STD when wearing it while still keeping the chances of getting pregnant the same?

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Are animals getting smarter?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why is liposuction limited to a certain amount? Why can't doctors suck out 100 pounds of fat from a person that needs to lose 100 pounds?	570
Are there any real viruses or diseases out there today that could actually wipe out all of modern America in a short period of time, a la 'The Stand'?	1
Would it be physically possible to make a perfect miniature re-creation of a plane hitting a skyscraper to simulate 9/11 and study the effects?	1
When making rice, why do I have to bring water to a boil for just a moment, before turning heat all the way down to simmer?	1
When humans colonize Mars, what natural disaster would be most likely to kill everyone there?	1
If a zombie virus hit the world like it did in World War Z or 28 Days Later, would a vaccine or cure need to go through years of testing, funding, and approval before being released to the public or is there a protocol for something like this?	1
Is there a scientific explanation for the average human lifespan? As in, is it more beneficial for humans to live for 75 years than it would be to live 150 years, scientifically speaking, or is lifespan simply random chance?	1
I heard of reported UFO sightings of objects that could go 7000 mph. What would it actually look and feel like if a plane-sized object were going 7000 mph 35000 feet above the earth's surface?	1
If you cut off the tip of a condom, would you decrease the chances of catching an STD when wearing it while still keeping the chances of getting pregnant the same?	1
Are animals getting smarter?	1