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Sexually monogamous-type breeding strategies are not-uncommon in a number of species. Are there any non-human species where infidelity results in conflict between the breeding pair?

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A recurring TIL topic says that the déjà vu phenomenon occurs due to the brain storing memories into long term memory instead of short term memory. Is this true, and if so is there an understanding of why such "miswrites" occur?

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When brute forcing a ciphertext, how does one know when the plaintext has been discovered?

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If most of an atom's chemical properties are determined by its electrons, why do ions not behave like the element they share their electron number with?

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If mountains are formed at the border between two tectonic plates, then what happened to this border for very old mountain ranges, such as the Appalachians?

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How exactly is an electrical current conducted through an arbitrary material? What is happening at the level of the electrons?

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Do password requirements such as "you must have at least one letter, one number, and one symbol" actually significant enhance password strength?

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Why is domestication in mammals strongly associated with greater variety in coat coloration?

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Why do we get annoyed?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Sexually monogamous-type breeding strategies are not-uncommon in a number of species. Are there any non-human species where infidelity results in conflict between the breeding pair?	1545
A recurring TIL topic says that the déjà vu phenomenon occurs due to the brain storing memories into long term memory instead of short term memory. Is this true, and if so is there an understanding of why such "miswrites" occur?	187
When brute forcing a ciphertext, how does one know when the plaintext has been discovered?	27
If most of an atom's chemical properties are determined by its electrons, why do ions not behave like the element they share their electron number with?	12
If mountains are formed at the border between two tectonic plates, then what happened to this border for very old mountain ranges, such as the Appalachians?	11
How exactly is an electrical current conducted through an arbitrary material? What is happening at the level of the electrons?	10
Do password requirements such as "you must have at least one letter, one number, and one symbol" actually significant enhance password strength?	5
Why is domestication in mammals strongly associated with greater variety in coat coloration?	1
Why do we get annoyed?	1