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When humans smell something "bad", does that stem from social conditioning, or is it our body's natural response to said smell?
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With the advancement of AI and the possibility of it surpassing human intelligence, would this cause humans to become more lax in their education, or would we need to keep up with technology?
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If you had a small amount of food to last you a month, would it be more beneficial for your body to eat a small amount every day or a full meal every few days?
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How can there be so many variations of one animal family (like lions/tigers/cheetahs) and so little of another family (like elephants)?
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What is the largest scientific consensus regarding climate change, global warming, and the immediate threat it poses to living organisms?
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Why is it that, when i'm feeling some pain (like a headache), if I take really deep breaths, the pain seems to lessen or go away for a short time while i'm breathing?
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If you were trapped in an airtight space with a few plants (or a tree), would they create enough oxygen for you to survive?
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For patients being treated for depression, why are SSRI's generally prescribed? What if the patient had an oxytocin or another kind of chemical deficiency?
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