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Why was the 1984 U.S. presidential election such a landslide? Was it more that Reagan was so popular, or more that Mondale was so unpopular? Was there a better Democratic candidate out there?

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How much does an adult's physical appearance depend on nurture rather than nature (especially diet, but excluding the possibility of extreme malnutrition)?

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Is sleep's benefit effectively additive? And if not, how can I sleep through the night better?

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Who was the first European explorer to set foot on what is now the continental U.S.?

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How realistic is the possibility that we may someday be able to view any past event in detail, even if we're unable to change the past or interact with it in any way?

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Do any animals (besides humans) cook or otherwise prepare their food, in order to make it taste better or to make it safer to eat?

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Nutrition question. I've been eating a lot of these Brookside dark chocolate acai/blueberry packs lately, but I have to wonder, are they really any healthier for you than eating candy?

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Is it true that the parents' sexual position at conception can contribute to determining the sex of the baby? If so, how influential is it as a factor?

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I feel like I don't get full unless I've eaten something sweet at the end of the meal. Is this possible? Is it common?

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If I was suddenly transported many years into the future (say somewhere between one thousand and one billion) and wanted to live a normal life, what would my greatest difficulties be?

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Why was the 1984 U.S. presidential election such a landslide? Was it more that Reagan was so popular, or more that Mondale was so unpopular? Was there a better Democratic candidate out there?	165	AskHistorians
How much does an adult's physical appearance depend on nurture rather than nature (especially diet, but excluding the possibility of extreme malnutrition)?	31	askscience
Is sleep's benefit effectively additive? And if not, how can I sleep through the night better?	3	askscience
Who was the first European explorer to set foot on what is now the continental U.S.?	2	AskHistorians
How realistic is the possibility that we may someday be able to view any past event in detail, even if we're unable to change the past or interact with it in any way?	1	askscience
Do any animals (besides humans) cook or otherwise prepare their food, in order to make it taste better or to make it safer to eat?	1	askscience
Nutrition question. I've been eating a lot of these Brookside dark chocolate acai/blueberry packs lately, but I have to wonder, are they really any healthier for you than eating candy?	1	askscience
Is it true that the parents' sexual position at conception can contribute to determining the sex of the baby? If so, how influential is it as a factor?	1	askscience
I feel like I don't get full unless I've eaten something sweet at the end of the meal. Is this possible? Is it common?	1	askscience
If I was suddenly transported many years into the future (say somewhere between one thousand and one billion) and wanted to live a normal life, what would my greatest difficulties be?	0	askscience