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A man in a cage (a question of free will).
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Which Movie Features This Iconic Line?
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Is Anthropomorphic Polytheism a Reflection of Human Ego?
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Homicide Statistics by Race & Gender
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News Is the Definition of Sexual Harassment Too Narrow in Today's Workplace?
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News Is the concept of fairness irrelevant in taxation?
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Is it possible to conceive of another primary colour?
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What are the boundaries between philosophy/science precisely?
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What Is the Strongest Human Emotion?
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News Athens 2004 Olympics: Unprecedented Security Plan & Costs
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Is Postmodernism the Ultimate Deconstructionist?
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Logical Proof of Intelligent Design.
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News Fox News to replay O'Reilly interview with Micheal Moore (it's awesome)
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News What is the difference between Kerry and Bush's campaign policy teams?
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News There is research and then there is military research.
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News What Will Define the Next Century?
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News Why did Kerry embrace the 911 commission while Bush did not?
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What is Lying and What Forms Does it Take?
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Who are the Top Comedians of All Time?
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Tonight I Visit The The Bowlless Bowl
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Remember the iconic TV intros of the 80s?
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News US's laws based on the 10 commandments
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If Toto had never run behind the curtain, Dorothy might never have got home
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Why Do We Say 'Mother Nature' and 'Mother Country'?
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Executioner Riddle: Can You Find the Answer?
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Reuters: Hawking offers an Encyclopedia of Cricket
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It seems I've made a name for myself
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What is the relationship between obligation and freedom?
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News Bush Administration: My Indictment
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News Can a former president be appointed to a cabinet position?
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News Why is Defense Spending So Lucrative for Private Companies?
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Are Our Thoughts Real? Developing Manifestations
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The progress of science: How far have we really come?
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College Decision: Should I Sell Assets to Pursue Physics Major?
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News Can Ed Koch's Endorsement of Bush Swing Florida Votes?
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Who's Celebrating Their Birthday Today?
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A Heartfelt Sequel to the Original: A Review of B+
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News Is Using B2 Bombers for Minor Targets Cost-Effective?
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Relational Theory Overview: Resources for General Descriptions
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News Puerto Rico: A Complex Political Status Explained
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News Kerry vs Bush: honesty, trust and ethics
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News DNC Comments - Did You Notice Joe Scarborough's Discomfort?
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News Rationality when it comes to political opinions
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What is the difference between Theory and Law?
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What Triggers Our Sense of Fascination?
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Do we have the power to control our destiny?
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Self organizing systems : Conway's The Game of Life
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News Is Criticism of the Bush Administration Leading to Censorship of Celebrities?
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Is Conscious Purpose Behind Evolution?
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Are Lawyers Really the Scum of Society?
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Science-iffication of philosophy. Solving questions such as what is fair?
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What is the connection between state of mind, death, and the song we sing?
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Does QM prohibit an omniscient being?
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Why Are Most Americans Philosophical Idealists?
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Is Life as a Graduate Student Financially Feasible?
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News Age/Location Correlates to Political Inclination?
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News Are You A Republican? And If So, Why?
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News Kerry’s former commanders and coworkers speak out against him
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Confusion: A Necessary and Adaptive Mental State?
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Is Logic Flawed by Paradoxes and Variables?
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How are you affected by terrorism?
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Are Nobel Prize Winners Politically Motivated in Criticizing Bush?
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Can You Win the Race Without Breaking a Sweat?
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News Japanese Military Forces, Did Post-WWII Neuter Them
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In human evolution, what is the result of 1+1 ?
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News Is Canada wasting money on unnecessary military expenses?
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News Political Division in America: A Humorous Response to Partisan Outrage
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Is Spiderman's Power in Danger? A Discussion on the Latest Movie
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Can I be Tracked for Posting Online?
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News Have any republicans stopped buying Heinz ketchup?
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Uncle's Boy Loses Wallet - Is "Boys Don't Cry" True?
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Question: Could symmetry and reaction dictate our existence?
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News Should the USA Ever Negotiate with Terrorists?
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Dealing With Sibling Relationships: Tips from Experience
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Is a High IQ at a Young Age a Good Thing?
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Help Name Chroot-Monique's Love-Childs, Please
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The rest of the gang from Tsu and Ivan
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What Is the Purpose of Asking Questions?
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Meet Ivan and Tsu's Adorable Kitties: Zoobie, Einstein, and Bun!
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Are Ethics an artificial, man-made concept?
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I, Robot Movie Review: Worth the Price!
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Who's Behind the Graffiti on Campus?
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News What's Next for Czech and Polish Involvement in the US's Star Wars Program?
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Mario & Mushroom Game: Do You Like it?
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Who Would Be Me If You Were in My Shoes?
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Scott Peterson case…interesting updates
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News American freedom, American values
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News Catholic guy trying to get Kerry ex-communicated from the Catholic church.
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News Cosby puts his money where his mouth is
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News Humor: scrutinizing the candidates
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Watching King Arthur: Review and Legend Comparison
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Help for Sadness: Solutions & Coping Strategies
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The Decreasing White Majority in the US
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News Roots of Middle-Eastern Terrorism
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The Best Poem - What do you Think?
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Is Descartes' famous phrase still relevant today?
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How does Waiting for Godot impact your view on life's meaning?
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Freewill - an act of improvisation?
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Did You See This Texas Lightning Storm?
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