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Why is packing tape hard to tear until you make a tiny cut?

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How does a revolver cannon align the chamber with the barrel, and yet spin at a high rate? Won't there be potentially fatal issues with alignment?

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Is there a scent that distinguishes all (or most) female mammals from males? Can animals tell the difference between females and males of other species?

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How is the "power" of dish soap measured? How can a company claim one of its products is "3 times as powerful" as another one?

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After snakes swallow a large meal, how do they avoid getting eaten in turn?

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How are old buildings built with asbestos demolished safely?

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Are there any naturally-occurring large-scale organic materials that don't decompose?

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What are various eyeglass lens coatings made of? How are they applied to the lens?

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What are the consequences of taking energy out of oceanic winds for wind power? Ignoring the effect of the presence of the turbines themselves, how would taking energy out of these winds affect marine ecosystems?

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If I were stuck in zero gravity with air but with nothing nearby to push off, what would be the best way to move around?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why is packing tape hard to tear until you make a tiny cut?	83
How does a revolver cannon align the chamber with the barrel, and yet spin at a high rate? Won't there be potentially fatal issues with alignment?	22
Is there a scent that distinguishes all (or most) female mammals from males? Can animals tell the difference between females and males of other species?	15
How is the "power" of dish soap measured? How can a company claim one of its products is "3 times as powerful" as another one?	10
After snakes swallow a large meal, how do they avoid getting eaten in turn?	9
How are old buildings built with asbestos demolished safely?	6
Are there any naturally-occurring large-scale organic materials that don't decompose?	5
What are various eyeglass lens coatings made of? How are they applied to the lens?	3
What are the consequences of taking energy out of oceanic winds for wind power? Ignoring the effect of the presence of the turbines themselves, how would taking energy out of these winds affect marine ecosystems?	1
If I were stuck in zero gravity with air but with nothing nearby to push off, what would be the best way to move around?	1