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Where is the line drawn for what counts as one molecule? Is a full strand of DNA one molecule? Is the membrane for the nucleus?

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Why is the Yellow River so prone to massive floods? Shouldn't it have found the most direct path downstream by now?

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The Byzantines cut off the noses of emperors when they were overthrown. This is supposed to be a non-lethal method to get them out of the way, but wouldn't it have serious health effects of some sort? Or is the cartilage of the human nose basically vestigial?

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Do animals that naturally spend a lot of time high up, like birds or monkeys, ever exhibit a fear of heights?

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Could we cut off all rhinos' horns to prevent poaching?

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Have the yeast used in breadmaking become domesticated? Are there genetic differences between the yeast in a sourdough starter and the wild equivalent?

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In Earth's history, what non-human species has had the greatest impact on the planet's climate?

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Why can't carnivores digest plants?

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The Byzantines cut off the noses of emperors when they were overthrown. This is supposed to be a non-lethal method to get them out of the way, but wouldn't it have serious health effects of some sort? Or is the cartilage of the human nose basically vestigial?

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Are there any animals without an emotional attachment to pain?

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Where is the line drawn for what counts as one molecule? Is a full strand of DNA one molecule? Is the membrane for the nucleus?	1
Why is the Yellow River so prone to massive floods? Shouldn't it have found the most direct path downstream by now?	1
The Byzantines cut off the noses of emperors when they were overthrown. This is supposed to be a non-lethal method to get them out of the way, but wouldn't it have serious health effects of some sort? Or is the cartilage of the human nose basically vestigial?	1
Do animals that naturally spend a lot of time high up, like birds or monkeys, ever exhibit a fear of heights?	1
Could we cut off all rhinos' horns to prevent poaching?	1
Have the yeast used in breadmaking become domesticated? Are there genetic differences between the yeast in a sourdough starter and the wild equivalent?	1
In Earth's history, what non-human species has had the greatest impact on the planet's climate?	1
Why can't carnivores digest plants?	1
The Byzantines cut off the noses of emperors when they were overthrown. This is supposed to be a non-lethal method to get them out of the way, but wouldn't it have serious health effects of some sort? Or is the cartilage of the human nose basically vestigial?	1
Are there any animals without an emotional attachment to pain?	1