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Is a Dream Considered an Object in Terms of Space and Time?
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Credibility of Greek philosophers, etc.
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We have no resonsibility for the past?
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Each question contains the initials of words that will make it correct
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Is Socratic Inquiry Still Relevant in Today's Society?
  • Another God
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We owe all our prosperity to science
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News IRS is 90 years old, a link to some interesting facts
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The Implications of Materialist Consciousness on Telepathy
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How to Cook an Alien Blue | Alien Recipes
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Is the pursuit of ultimate truth futile for humans?
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Options for US PhD Programs in Physics without GRE Requirements?
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Is Lunar Real Estate a Legitimate Investment?
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Does Gödel's Incompleteness Theorem Disprove a Theory of Everything?
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Purposeful vs Blissful Life - Choose Your Path
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News 2 years later, and bin Laden is winning
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News Which countries hold the moral high ground and why?
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Could Beach Boys fans be to blame for the Kokomo hum?
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News Poll: Baghdad Residents Glad Saddam Gone
  • hypnagogue
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Connect these three: Drain, Stem, Stew.
  • Greg Bernhardt
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News Should Concealed Handguns Be Legal for Citizens in the United States?
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News Who Will Win the Democratic Nomination in 2020?
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Can Mathematicians Solve All Problems?
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News Is Abortion Justifiable Across Various Circumstances?
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What Motivates Scientists to Pursue Their Research?
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The big question: Will Mentat Return?
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News Cultural Differences: Misunderstandings & International Issues
  • Tsu
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Movie: A Beautiful Mind (the story of genius John Nash)
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Are Debunking Sites More Harmful Than Helpful?
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Infinitely Evolved Beings: Characteristics & Possibilities
  • Ivan Seeking
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What's the Best Math Joke Involving Constipation?
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News Remembering Rachel Corrie: Bravely Standing Up for Justice
  • Adam
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Why Does Being Remembered Matter So Much?
  • Gale
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Reflecting on Edward Teller's Contributions: H-Bomb, Star Wars & More
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Epistemology Explained: How Do We Know What We Know?
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Is it best to chose a side or position rather in an argument
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News Al Gore, and the Internet and the media?
  • Mr. Robin Parsons
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What is the perception of reality in our minds?
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News Interesting Developement in North Korea
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Why Did Andrew Calm Down After Getting Something in His Eye?
  • Greg Bernhardt
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Is Naivety More Beneficial or Harmful?
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Are there boundaries in modern science?
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One Inch Equation: Meaning & Definition - Phoenix
  • phoenixthoth
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News What is the role of Church vs State in defining marriage?
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What Are Your Favorite Hidden Gem Movies?
  • Artman
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What is the Role of the Stone Mason in Revealing Beauty in Marble?
  • Royce
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News Anna Lindh: Swedens Best Politician, Friend & Mother
  • Hydr0matic
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My Problems with Modern Epistemology
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Pantheistic Strings & Mystical QM
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Is Reality Multi-Layered and Accessible Through Inner Exploration?
  • phoenixthoth
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Philisophical contradiction of science
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Which approach leads to higher truth: being Spok or being Kirk?
  • phoenixthoth
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  • Ivan Seeking
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What Is a 6-Letter Perfect Word?
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News It's a short ride - save some money
  • schwarzchildradius
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Why Didn't God Qualify for University Tenure?
  • iansmith
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Is it OK not to think about Meaning of Life ?
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Why Do We Have Names? | Philosophy & Significance
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News Some BUSH humor (State of the Union address) MUST SEE
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On the existence of Objective reality
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What Is the Explanation of Everything (EoE)?
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Is This Cat Really Bigger Than a Six-Year-Old Boy?
  • Ivan Seeking
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Are we the first enlightened generation?
  • amadeus
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News Combatting Corruption in Gov: What Can be Done?
  • Dissident Dan
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News Who are the political parties in Ontario and what do they stand for?
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News Globalisation is the label given to the process
  • Adam
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How to tell whether a person is lying or telling you the truth?
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A Scientist letter to his girlfriend
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Top 10 Physics-Related Names for Bands
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News A Scary Look at Past Work Experience of a US President
  • Ivan Seeking
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Subscribe to Popular Science - Is It Worth It?
  • Dagenais
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Is Human Nature a Science or Philosophy?
  • Gale
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Giant lizard terrorises Beirut: BBC
  • Ivan Seeking
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Eye for an Eye: Views on Revenge?
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6 degrees of separation hypothesis: Do you believe it?
  • Tyro
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News What defines the Bush posse: conservative or liberal?
  • Zero
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News How does the power of public office affect politicians?
  • Zero
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Can Anagrams Reveal Hidden Truths?
  • Ivan Seeking
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News An interesting news source: from the Middle East
  • Ivan Seeking
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News What's the Funniest Video You'll See Today?
  • Greg Bernhardt
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Why Was the Birthday Party Cancelled?
  • Greg Bernhardt
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Is the Ontological Argument for God's Existence Flawed Due to Ambiguous Terms?
  • Pirwzwhomper
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Fire crews save naked man cuffed to toilet
  • Ivan Seeking
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Dialectical and Historic Materialism
  • Royce
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News Google Easter Eggs: I'm Feeling Lucky!
  • cytokinesis
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Is Holistic Manifestation the Key to Unlocking Your Mind's Potential?
  • Loren Booda
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What are some of the Great Australian Mysteries?
  • Ivan Seeking
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The Objective Subjective Dichotomy
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Short webpage title: Is God an Atheist?
  • Zero
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News Bush Signs Executive Order on Secrecy
  • Adam
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How much gas does a goldfish excrete through farting
  • Andy
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Can Dreams Feel and Taste as Real as Reality?
  • Ivan Seeking
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What Are the Three Types of Drives That Determine Change Direction?
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The answer to the Does God exist question from Human Practice
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The Evolution of Knowledge: A Random, Creative, and Competitive Process
  • FZ+
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News Are the 90s a better decade than the 80s and now?
  • Zero
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