/u/thefourthchipmunk's posts
I've spent the last few months reading about World War One and now I'm wondering if there are other ways that I can get "involved" in the anniversary. Will there be any significant commemorations I should know of? (I happen to live in SF, but am willing to travel.)
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What was the density, and the dimensions, of the cloud of dust & gas that our solar system formed from?
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In August 1914, when all these thousands of men were doing these long force marches totaling 100+ miles, what happened to the guys who were overweight and couldn't keep up, or what happened if you needed to stop to take a poo or something? Was it a problem if you fell behind your unit?
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Where can I find footage of interviews with Robert Oppenheimer (aside from the meager selection in Youtube)?
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What fraction of the night sky can be seen between sunset and sunrise? (assuming you live on the equator)
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Do we know when (and why) educators in America started to promote the idea that "science is fun?" (i.e., instead of simply saying that science cures diseases, promotes human welfare, etc)
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Is there a limit to the number of new elements that can be created? (i.e. how do we KNOW there can't be an n=500 ?)
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By what mechanism do practice mutes (for string instruments) work? (Examples in comments). Based on your answer, is there any way I could build a more effective mute for myself?
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Why does earth have a crust? In theory, could earth have formed with the mantle continuing to the surface?
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