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Have scientists discovered or learned anything new or groundbreaking from Biosphere 2?

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Why does wetting your fingers help gain grip on things (e.g. money, opening a trash bag)? Wouldn't the water be lubrication?

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Do sound waves dissipate after time or do they just continue on if unblocked? If so, is it theoretically possible then to pick up or receive a broadcast that was made in the past?

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When you are sick and cough a lot what is the taste that is in your mouth afterwards?

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Do other animals engage in cannibalism? In any situation?

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Given ideal circumstances (peak health, well rested, healthy diet, etc) what the the worst malady/illness the human body could fix on its own in just 24 hours?

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Does drinking (any beverage) while eating bad for our natural saliva production?

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If someone could actually "freeze" time, would they actually be able to do anything?

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Can nostalgia become addictive?

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Do animals that hibernate suffer from atrophy or any other problems due to being so inactive for an extended period of time?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Have scientists discovered or learned anything new or groundbreaking from Biosphere 2?	4
Why does wetting your fingers help gain grip on things (e.g. money, opening a trash bag)? Wouldn't the water be lubrication?	2
Do sound waves dissipate after time or do they just continue on if unblocked? If so, is it theoretically possible then to pick up or receive a broadcast that was made in the past?	1
When you are sick and cough a lot what is the taste that is in your mouth afterwards?	1
Do other animals engage in cannibalism? In any situation?	1
Given ideal circumstances (peak health, well rested, healthy diet, etc) what the the worst malady/illness the human body could fix on its own in just 24 hours?	1
Does drinking (any beverage) while eating bad for our natural saliva production?	1
If someone could actually "freeze" time, would they actually be able to do anything?	1
Can nostalgia become addictive?	1
Do animals that hibernate suffer from atrophy or any other problems due to being so inactive for an extended period of time?	1