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Why is argon so abundant in Earth’s atmosphere?

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Why does quartz come in so many different shapes and colors?

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Why are mid-ocean ridges “staggered” (leading to transform boundaries)?

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Is there a relationship between elevational change, and the theoretical “equivalent” change in latitude? (temperature-wise)

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If all drugs have a half-life, how can the body ever truly eliminate a drug?

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What is happening at the molecular level when your hair is harder to manipulate once it’s been in the same position for a long time?

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Why does sunscreen have a longer “residence time” in your mouth than most foods?

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Why does the taste of sunscreen have a longer “residence time” in your mouth than actual food?

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Why does the taste of sunscreen have a longer “residence time” in your mouth than actual food?

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How is wildfire smoke eventually cleared?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why is argon so abundant in Earth’s atmosphere?	1333
Why does quartz come in so many different shapes and colors?	128
Why are mid-ocean ridges “staggered” (leading to transform boundaries)?	6
Is there a relationship between elevational change, and the theoretical “equivalent” change in latitude? (temperature-wise)	5
If all drugs have a half-life, how can the body ever truly eliminate a drug?	4
What is happening at the molecular level when your hair is harder to manipulate once it’s been in the same position for a long time?	1
Why does sunscreen have a longer “residence time” in your mouth than most foods?	1
Why does the taste of sunscreen have a longer “residence time” in your mouth than actual food?	1
Why does the taste of sunscreen have a longer “residence time” in your mouth than actual food?	1
How is wildfire smoke eventually cleared?	1