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Why is silk thread used as a gasket material in piston engines for small aircraft?

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Why do some hand sanitizers become gritty/flaky as they dry and others don't?

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Can "dead" rovers on Mars be repaired by other rovers?

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Why don't MRI machines rip themselves apart?

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Why does fresh, sliced deli meat become slimy after chilling in the fridge for a few days?

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My Keurig machine's manual says the machine will fail due to mineral buildup and also if I use distilled water, which has no minerals in it. Why?

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Do people with more mitochondria per cell on average have higher metabolisms than people who have less mitochondria per cell on average?

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Is OTC medication, which activates while you sleep or puts you to sleep, tested to a higher standard since the user is not conscious to self-monitor for side effects?

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Is there an organ that is considered the "North Star" of the human body? That is always in the same spot no matter what?

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Would a healthy person who regularly took powerful antibiotics ever get sick?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why is silk thread used as a gasket material in piston engines for small aircraft?	3
Why do some hand sanitizers become gritty/flaky as they dry and others don't?	1
Can "dead" rovers on Mars be repaired by other rovers?	1
Why don't MRI machines rip themselves apart?	1
Why does fresh, sliced deli meat become slimy after chilling in the fridge for a few days?	1
My Keurig machine's manual says the machine will fail due to mineral buildup and also if I use distilled water, which has no minerals in it. Why?	1
Do people with more mitochondria per cell on average have higher metabolisms than people who have less mitochondria per cell on average?	1
Is OTC medication, which activates while you sleep or puts you to sleep, tested to a higher standard since the user is not conscious to self-monitor for side effects?	1
Is there an organ that is considered the "North Star" of the human body? That is always in the same spot no matter what?	1
Would a healthy person who regularly took powerful antibiotics ever get sick?	1