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How exactly does the immune system ward off external parasites?

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Would altering the physical characteristics (e.g. pureeing) food affect it’s available calories or nutritional content?

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In an uncomfortably cold environment, can consumption of capsaicin/spicy food (temporarily) increase perceived comfort?

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Is there a mechanism to reduce melanin in skin, i.e. the opposite of what occurs with a sun tan?

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Why is there so much intelligence variance between species?

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Can someone with a cold re-infect themselves or extend their symptoms by exposure to their own germs?

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If atmospheric oxygen levels suddenly rose back to that of the carboniferous period (+/- 32.5%), what effects would it have on modern flora/fauna?

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Why is ~70(+/-) degrees experienced as a neutral temperature range, when our internal body temp is much higher?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How exactly does the immune system ward off external parasites?	8
Would altering the physical characteristics (e.g. pureeing) food affect it’s available calories or nutritional content?	4
In an uncomfortably cold environment, can consumption of capsaicin/spicy food (temporarily) increase perceived comfort?	4
Is there a mechanism to reduce melanin in skin, i.e. the opposite of what occurs with a sun tan?	3
Why is there so much intelligence variance between species?	2
Can someone with a cold re-infect themselves or extend their symptoms by exposure to their own germs?	2
If atmospheric oxygen levels suddenly rose back to that of the carboniferous period (+/- 32.5%), what effects would it have on modern flora/fauna?	1
Why is ~70(+/-) degrees experienced as a neutral temperature range, when our internal body temp is much higher?	1