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In a desert, what is under all of the sand?

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If cracking our knuckles are air bubbles escaping the joints, then where does that air come from and where does it go?

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What happens when two or multiple sperm fertilize a single egg simultaneously?

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Why is the menopausal process encoded in our DNA to begin at around age 50 for women when early humans generally didn’t even live that long?

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Why can we smell when things like blankets are statically charged?

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Why do organizations seeking extra terrestrial life primarily search for radio waves when encountering possible alien anomalies (ex. the recent “Oumuamua” object). Wouldn’t it be more likely that aliens would use another form of communication? Shouldn’t we broaden our search?

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Why are testicles even outside of the body?

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Are you more likely to get a sunburn sitting next to the window on a plane than walking outside on a sunny day?

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Am I more likely to get a sunburn sitting next to the window on a plane than I am walking around on a sunny day?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
In a desert, what is under all of the sand?	9867
If cracking our knuckles are air bubbles escaping the joints, then where does that air come from and where does it go?	17
What happens when two or multiple sperm fertilize a single egg simultaneously?	14
Why is the menopausal process encoded in our DNA to begin at around age 50 for women when early humans generally didn’t even live that long?	1
Why can we smell when things like blankets are statically charged?	1
Why do organizations seeking extra terrestrial life primarily search for radio waves when encountering possible alien anomalies (ex. the recent “Oumuamua” object). Wouldn’t it be more likely that aliens would use another form of communication? Shouldn’t we broaden our search?	1
Why are testicles even outside of the body?	1
Are you more likely to get a sunburn sitting next to the window on a plane than walking outside on a sunny day?	1
Am I more likely to get a sunburn sitting next to the window on a plane than I am walking around on a sunny day?	1