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How do those old-timey underwater naval mines even work?

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Why did French philosopher René Descartes (1596–1650) conclude that the human pituitary gland was the source of human consciousness rather than the whole brain?

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Why is the color black almost universally shunned by countries for their flags? Is it because of the color's history with pirates?

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If honey "lasts forever" and kills bacteria, why does it rot if harvested too early?

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Are plastic jerrycans for diesel formulated differently than plastic jerrycans for gasoline?

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Why do some animals bother storing their urine in bladders and feces in rectums? Why don't all animals just eject their waste immediately?

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Why do ovens and microwaves have frit on their windows, making it difficult to see food inside?

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Why doesn't mercury easily cook out of our foods?

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What is the metallurgical difference between hard-cast and soft-cast lead?

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Why are Soviet air battles with the Luftwaffe during WWII rarely discussed, especially during the Battle of Kursk?

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Title	Upvotes	Subreddit	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How do those old-timey underwater naval mines even work?	651	askscience
Why did French philosopher René Descartes (1596–1650) conclude that the human pituitary gland was the source of human consciousness rather than the whole brain?	26	AskHistorians
Why is the color black almost universally shunned by countries for their flags? Is it because of the color's history with pirates?	23	AskHistorians
If honey "lasts forever" and kills bacteria, why does it rot if harvested too early?	18	askscience
Are plastic jerrycans for diesel formulated differently than plastic jerrycans for gasoline?	10	askscience
Why do some animals bother storing their urine in bladders and feces in rectums? Why don't all animals just eject their waste immediately?	10	askscience
Why do ovens and microwaves have frit on their windows, making it difficult to see food inside?	8	askscience
Why doesn't mercury easily cook out of our foods?	7	askscience
What is the metallurgical difference between hard-cast and soft-cast lead?	6	askscience
Why are Soviet air battles with the Luftwaffe during WWII rarely discussed, especially during the Battle of Kursk?	6	AskHistorians