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People who think they're in authoritative positions.
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When Will We See Results from the Large Hadron Collider's Latest Experiments?
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Which Answer is Not Needed to Determine the Exact Order of These Stones?
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$300 for a gold medal and no monetary compensation
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Which Ideology Poses a Greater Threat to Science?
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