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Would a tug of war be possible over 42 km between France and England?
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Doing strenuous exercise, it helps to shout the number of reps. Why?
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Why are birds mostly monogamous, but not mammals?
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What is the most efficient way to load passengers into an aircraft?
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Why do speakers at public events wave their hands around so much?
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Is sweat from exercise different from that due to anxiety or illness?
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Humans have “good bacteria”, but what about “good viruses”? (Part 2)
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Why does my water freeze in this pattern like dandelion fluff?
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How could I theoretically reach other dimensions in the multiverse?
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