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Why, despite being so dense, are diamonds transparent. Whereas coal, a much less dense firm of carbon is completely opaque?

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Why does water seem more reflective further away?

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Why is there (proportionally?) more accent variation in the comparatively small UK than the much larger USA?

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Why do all astronauts appear to have very high blood pressure in that the veins in their neck are engorged?

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Is there any scientific evidence for influencing your babies gender though diet, time of intercourse, position etc? What factors determine a babies sex?

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Would Newton's cradle work just as well on the moon? How about the sun? How is it affected by gravity?

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If I add 100ml of 10 degrees celcius water to 100ml 30 degree celcius water will I have 200ml of 15 degree water or will it be higher or lower? Does temperature average out exactly or is heat transfer non linear?

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If I add 100ml of 10 degrees Celsius water to 100ml of 20 degree Celsius water will i have 200ml of 15 degrees Celsius water or will it be higher or lower? Did temperature average out or is heat transfer non linear? Why?

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Why is there an urge to urinate when there is a temperature change?

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Is sound affected by gravity, and if so, how?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why, despite being so dense, are diamonds transparent. Whereas coal, a much less dense firm of carbon is completely opaque?	16
Why does water seem more reflective further away?	8
Why is there (proportionally?) more accent variation in the comparatively small UK than the much larger USA?	3
Why do all astronauts appear to have very high blood pressure in that the veins in their neck are engorged?	1
Is there any scientific evidence for influencing your babies gender though diet, time of intercourse, position etc? What factors determine a babies sex?	1
Would Newton's cradle work just as well on the moon? How about the sun? How is it affected by gravity?	1
If I add 100ml of 10 degrees celcius water to 100ml 30 degree celcius water will I have 200ml of 15 degree water or will it be higher or lower? Does temperature average out exactly or is heat transfer non linear?	1
If I add 100ml of 10 degrees Celsius water to 100ml of 20 degree Celsius water will i have 200ml of 15 degrees Celsius water or will it be higher or lower? Did temperature average out or is heat transfer non linear? Why?	1
Why is there an urge to urinate when there is a temperature change?	1
Is sound affected by gravity, and if so, how?	1