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Seawater is not drinkable by humans. Would it have been drinkable at any previous point in the earth's history?

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Why is bare, non-insulated wires still the norm for electric transmission lines?

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Could a cat drink from a straw? And let's say if it could form a seal around the straw with its lips, could it create suction? Please help settle a debate.

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Why do the soap bubbles disappear almost instantly when steel wool comes in contact with the water?

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Why are orbits of planets or moons so stable? How is this not an extraordinary coincidence every time it happens?

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How does a modern "dimmable" CFL light bulb work?

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Why do we call organic compounds (compounds containing Carbon) "organic"?

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Is there a scientific reason behind chilling white wines and serving red wines at room temp? And if we swapped, would red wines taste like white wines and vice versa?

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When you dip cloth (or paper, or a sponge) in water, why does the water travel up into the cloth?

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Why does fabric appear to become darker when it is wet?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Seawater is not drinkable by humans. Would it have been drinkable at any previous point in the earth's history?	22
Why is bare, non-insulated wires still the norm for electric transmission lines?	11
Could a cat drink from a straw? And let's say if it could form a seal around the straw with its lips, could it create suction? Please help settle a debate.	8
Why do the soap bubbles disappear almost instantly when steel wool comes in contact with the water?	7
Why are orbits of planets or moons so stable? How is this not an extraordinary coincidence every time it happens?	4
How does a modern "dimmable" CFL light bulb work?	2
Why do we call organic compounds (compounds containing Carbon) "organic"?	1
Is there a scientific reason behind chilling white wines and serving red wines at room temp? And if we swapped, would red wines taste like white wines and vice versa?	1
When you dip cloth (or paper, or a sponge) in water, why does the water travel up into the cloth?	1
Why does fabric appear to become darker when it is wet?	1