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If there's such a huge range of light wave frequency that's invisible to the human eye, how is it that I'm able to see every physical object I come across?

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Theoretically, could you get a permanent tattoo using a modified stick on "temporary" style tattoo for an extended period of time?

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How is it that the intelligence of an animal is (generally speaking) based on the size of its brain vs the size of its body? Why is it not based on brain size alone?

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When you're in a cold room and your extremities (fingers, toes, nose) get cold, how is it possible that they're actually cooler than room temperature?

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You often hear cancer patients being told to "keep fighting" as if they have some amount of control over the situation. Is there any truth to this?

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If all the cells in our body replace themselves over the course of a few years, why does aging occur?

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In movies, when someone is recovering from a heart attack they're weak and need help walking, if not bedbound. Is this accurate?

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What is it about brain size vs body size that determines how intelligent an animal is?

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Do people with high alcohol tolerance have a lower BAC, or does it just effect them less with the same BAC?

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Is the fact that all the planets rotate around the sun at the exact perfect speed to not get sucked in, nor get flung out into space just pure dumb luck? Or is there a mechanic that equalizes this?

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If there's such a huge range of light wave frequency that's invisible to the human eye, how is it that I'm able to see every physical object I come across?	1
Theoretically, could you get a permanent tattoo using a modified stick on "temporary" style tattoo for an extended period of time?	1
How is it that the intelligence of an animal is (generally speaking) based on the size of its brain vs the size of its body? Why is it not based on brain size alone?	1
When you're in a cold room and your extremities (fingers, toes, nose) get cold, how is it possible that they're actually cooler than room temperature?	1
You often hear cancer patients being told to "keep fighting" as if they have some amount of control over the situation. Is there any truth to this?	1
If all the cells in our body replace themselves over the course of a few years, why does aging occur?	1
In movies, when someone is recovering from a heart attack they're weak and need help walking, if not bedbound. Is this accurate?	1
What is it about brain size vs body size that determines how intelligent an animal is?	1
Do people with high alcohol tolerance have a lower BAC, or does it just effect them less with the same BAC?	1
Is the fact that all the planets rotate around the sun at the exact perfect speed to not get sucked in, nor get flung out into space just pure dumb luck? Or is there a mechanic that equalizes this?	1