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People subjected to high amounts of radiation tend to report seeing bright flashes of color, a pins and needles sensation, and a metallic taste. What does the radiation do to the body to cause these sensations?

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How/why are so many mathematical proofs and theorems contingent on the Riemann hypothesis being true?

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What is the safest form of nuclear power we have today?

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Why are so many organic molecules carcinogens/toxic?

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Need help settling a bet. Does the wind effect the internet speed?

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Is it likely that cellphones actually reduce sperm count?

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Why do sweet and sour taste like opposites when acid and bases are opposites?

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How much would snow being black affect visibility?

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A gif posted on reddit shows a solution that is clear when viewed from directly above/below, but appears reddish when viewed from the side of the flask. What kind of solution is this, and how does this effect work?

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What is going on in this gif? It is a solution that is translucent when viewed from directly above/below, but appears reddish/opaque only when viewed from the side of the flask. What kind of solution is this, and how does this effect work?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
People subjected to high amounts of radiation tend to report seeing bright flashes of color, a pins and needles sensation, and a metallic taste. What does the radiation do to the body to cause these sensations?	5497
How/why are so many mathematical proofs and theorems contingent on the Riemann hypothesis being true?	40
What is the safest form of nuclear power we have today?	21
Why are so many organic molecules carcinogens/toxic?	16
Need help settling a bet. Does the wind effect the internet speed?	2
Is it likely that cellphones actually reduce sperm count?	1
Why do sweet and sour taste like opposites when acid and bases are opposites?	1
How much would snow being black affect visibility?	1
A gif posted on reddit shows a solution that is clear when viewed from directly above/below, but appears reddish when viewed from the side of the flask. What kind of solution is this, and how does this effect work?	1
What is going on in this gif? It is a solution that is translucent when viewed from directly above/below, but appears reddish/opaque only when viewed from the side of the flask. What kind of solution is this, and how does this effect work?	1