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Does food that's got 'heat' but isn't from the genus capsicum (ie chillies), such as pepper, wasabi, ginger, mustard, etc have capsaicin in it or some other chemical that gives it 'heat'?

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When I move at speed through the air, it's cold. When an object reenters the atmosphere, it burns up. Why?

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What happens to a bear that doesn't get fat enough to hibernate for winter?

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Before the bicycle was invented, did people know a two wheeled vehicle would stay upright?

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What happens when you fold a piece of paper, putting a crease in it?

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What's the largest burrowing animal?

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Why does your nose go all 'fizzy' when you burp after drinking a carbonated drink?

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If all live on land originated from saltwater seas, why did life on land evolve to need freshwater to survive and cant survive on saltwater?

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Is it possible to make a cupcake entirely out of animal products?

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Why nails?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Does food that's got 'heat' but isn't from the genus capsicum (ie chillies), such as pepper, wasabi, ginger, mustard, etc have capsaicin in it or some other chemical that gives it 'heat'?	5974
When I move at speed through the air, it's cold. When an object reenters the atmosphere, it burns up. Why?	979
What happens to a bear that doesn't get fat enough to hibernate for winter?	59
Before the bicycle was invented, did people know a two wheeled vehicle would stay upright?	43
What happens when you fold a piece of paper, putting a crease in it?	7
What's the largest burrowing animal?	1
Why does your nose go all 'fizzy' when you burp after drinking a carbonated drink?	1
If all live on land originated from saltwater seas, why did life on land evolve to need freshwater to survive and cant survive on saltwater?	1
Is it possible to make a cupcake entirely out of animal products?	1
Why nails?	1