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Is libertarianism the key to individual freedom and societal prosperity?

Apr 20, 2005 · Replies 47 · Apr 29, 2005

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What is the mysterious urge that drives us all: Nothing or Stuff?

Apr 22, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 29, 2005

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Don't you hate it when people refute established/proven facts?

Apr 27, 2005 · Replies 58 · Apr 29, 2005

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Is My Mom Really Becoming an Atheist at 68?

Apr 19, 2005 · Replies 9 · Apr 28, 2005

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Great Ape Research: Captive Culture Experiments

Apr 21, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 28, 2005

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Can you figure out how to read this equation as a limerick?

Apr 24, 2005 · Replies 4 · Apr 28, 2005

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The Mind-reading machine is here at last

Apr 26, 2005 · Replies 30 · Apr 28, 2005

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What's Your Theme Song? Everyone Share Their Anthems

Apr 20, 2005 · Replies 69 · Apr 28, 2005

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Mr. Wizard Agrees to Interview on Coast to Coast AM

Apr 19, 2005 · Replies 26 · Apr 27, 2005

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What is the purpose of letter grades in education?

Apr 27, 2005 · Replies 8 · Apr 27, 2005

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Can Our Brains Predict the Future?

Mar 20, 2005 · Replies 13 · Apr 27, 2005

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Your Empathy Quotient (and your systemizing quotient)

Sep 12, 2004 · Replies 22 · Apr 27, 2005

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Why Is Halo Considered One of the Best Video Games?

Apr 26, 2005 · Replies 24 · Apr 27, 2005

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Is there a moral obligation to design an ideal universal energy interface?

Apr 26, 2005 · Replies 6 · Apr 27, 2005

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UCLA Researchers Produce Nuclear Fusion

Apr 27, 2005 · Replies 4 · Apr 27, 2005

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What Does 'Semper Ubi Sub Ubi' Mean?

Apr 24, 2005 · Replies 17 · Apr 27, 2005

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US health insurance too complicated ?

Apr 27, 2005 · Replies 9 · Apr 27, 2005

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What Is Gravity and How Does It Relate to the Standard Model?

Apr 25, 2005 · Replies 18 · Apr 27, 2005

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How Many Food Packets Did the Friends Bring on Their Camping Trip?

Apr 23, 2005 · Replies 21 · Apr 27, 2005

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You vs. Mom: Who's Better at Math?

Apr 24, 2005 · Replies 15 · Apr 27, 2005

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The difference between boys and girls

Apr 26, 2005 · Replies 12 · Apr 27, 2005

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Zeno of Elea created one of the first and most perduring paradoxes

Apr 23, 2005 · Replies 16 · Apr 27, 2005

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Solve the Numeric Nonsense: What's Next?

Apr 26, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 27, 2005

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I think this would be psychology

Apr 19, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 27, 2005

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Did Soil Come from Space?

Apr 25, 2005 · Replies 51 · Apr 27, 2005

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Mother's Day Traditions & Humor Worldwide

Apr 25, 2005 · Replies 19 · Apr 26, 2005

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What to Wear for a College Interview: A Scientific Approach

Apr 24, 2005 · Replies 41 · Apr 26, 2005

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News What happened to Fattah Elsheik in the Green Zone?

Apr 22, 2005 · Replies 23 · Apr 26, 2005

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The Mystery of R&B & Hip Hop Dancing

Mar 22, 2005 · Replies 25 · Apr 26, 2005

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Can You Unleash Your Hidden Talents and Discover Your Alter Ego?

Apr 25, 2005 · Replies 35 · Apr 26, 2005

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Brain Teaser: Time 17:14, 12:01, 07:04 - What's Next?

Apr 18, 2005 · Replies 15 · Apr 26, 2005

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Can You Find Richard Feynman on Your Next Stamp Purchase?

Apr 26, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 26, 2005

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Crazy Car with Huge Spoiler | Matt-D.com

Apr 26, 2005 · Replies 6 · Apr 26, 2005

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Can Another Universe Create Life-Producing Stars?

Apr 3, 2005 · Replies 31 · Apr 26, 2005

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What Price for Genuine Free Will?

Feb 26, 2005 · Replies 104 · Apr 26, 2005

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Find the Best MP3 Player Under $100 for Jacob

Apr 25, 2005 · Replies 9 · Apr 26, 2005

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Where Do Cultures Originate?

Apr 26, 2005 · Replies 3 · Apr 26, 2005

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Can Falun Gong Practice Alter Human DNA?

Apr 24, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 26, 2005

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Was Shakespeare truly bored in mind when he wrote 'All the world's a stage'?

Apr 25, 2005 · Replies 9 · Apr 26, 2005

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Best Scams: Tales from the Dark Side

Apr 21, 2005 · Replies 45 · Apr 26, 2005

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Can you figure out how to read this equation as a limerick?

Apr 24, 2005 · Replies 3 · Apr 25, 2005

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What is the Knowledge Horizon Contest and how can you participate?

Apr 19, 2005 · Replies 9 · Apr 25, 2005

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Dealing with an Inconsiderate Roommate: Tips & Advice

Apr 19, 2005 · Replies 24 · Apr 25, 2005

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How Do Atomic Clocks Differ from Orbital Clocks in Measuring Time?

Apr 14, 2005 · Replies 8 · Apr 25, 2005

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Intuition in Science: A Philosophical Inquiry

Mar 10, 2005 · Replies 12 · Apr 25, 2005

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News Investor Worries: Energy Prices, Dollar Value, Jobs Outsourcing

Apr 20, 2005 · Replies 24 · Apr 25, 2005

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If you think you've seen it all how about winged cats?

Mar 26, 2004 · Replies 9 · Apr 25, 2005

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What Are Some Credible Anomalies in Physics and Beyond?

Jan 2, 2005 · Replies 5 · Apr 25, 2005

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Real world applications of Metal Storm

Apr 23, 2005 · Replies 7 · Apr 25, 2005

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Is There a Connection Between Meat Color and Quality?

Apr 24, 2005 · Replies 16 · Apr 24, 2005

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Would You Continue Surfing After a Shark Attack?

Apr 20, 2005 · Replies 49 · Apr 24, 2005

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News What Are the Consequences of Enforcing the Born Alive Infant Protection Act?

Apr 22, 2005 · Replies 7 · Apr 24, 2005

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Escaping to an Alternate Reality: Diary of a Madman

Apr 24, 2005 · Replies 4 · Apr 24, 2005

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Why is my dremel having trouble cutting wood?

Apr 23, 2005 · Replies 3 · Apr 24, 2005

Replies: 3

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What Is the Past Tense of "Seek"?

Apr 23, 2005 · Replies 10 · Apr 24, 2005

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Is Logic Applicable to Everyday and Long-Term Problems?

Apr 3, 2005 · Replies 7 · Apr 24, 2005

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Girlfriend Problem: Solutions and Ideas

Apr 23, 2005 · Replies 4 · Apr 24, 2005

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Exploring Science & Secrecy: Benefits & Risks

Apr 8, 2005 · Replies 18 · Apr 23, 2005

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Can Photoshop Experts Help Fix My Monkey Photo from Nicaragua?

Apr 23, 2005 · Replies 11 · Apr 23, 2005

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Question - is it impossible for nothing to exist?

Nov 22, 2004 · Replies 46 · Apr 23, 2005

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Crazy Truck Mishap at Customer Site

Mar 28, 2005 · Replies 47 · Apr 23, 2005

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Will My Zombie Flick Be The Next Hollywood Blockbuster?

Apr 22, 2005 · Replies 11 · Apr 23, 2005

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Blackboard at Home? | Numb3rs TV Show

Apr 22, 2005 · Replies 14 · Apr 23, 2005

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Atheist Apology: Examining "The Contradiction of Omnipotent Agency

Apr 16, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 23, 2005

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How Can Zeno's Paradox Be Disproved Using Infinite Series?

Feb 27, 2005 · Replies 10 · Apr 23, 2005

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Its not possible to clone people well

Apr 21, 2005 · Replies 10 · Apr 23, 2005

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Solve Pattern Brain Teaser: 3*1+3*2+3*3+3*4

Apr 13, 2005 · Replies 6 · Apr 22, 2005

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Flame War: Show Danger What It's All About!

Apr 16, 2005 · Replies 139 · Apr 22, 2005

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News What should sex offenders be faced with?

Apr 22, 2005 · Replies 7 · Apr 22, 2005

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Why Is Our Blood Red and How Does Induction Heating Work?

Apr 21, 2005 · Replies 31 · Apr 22, 2005

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News Is Anger Management Needed When Discussing Soldiers and Self-Defense?

Apr 17, 2005 · Replies 20 · Apr 22, 2005

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News Manufacturing fake news is not easy work

Apr 18, 2005 · Replies 3 · Apr 22, 2005

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Epistemic Determinism: Incompatibility of Foreknowledge and Free Will

Mar 27, 2005 · Replies 20 · Apr 22, 2005

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Why Are These Number Patterns So Confusing?

Apr 20, 2005 · Replies 18 · Apr 22, 2005

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Is it worth drinking 50,000 cups of tea for a free bread toaster?

Apr 21, 2005 · Replies 8 · Apr 22, 2005

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Metric System vs. Standard System

Apr 19, 2005 · Replies 46 · Apr 22, 2005

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God: more easily found than lost?

Apr 19, 2005 · Replies 15 · Apr 22, 2005

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Is the Pursuit of Perfection Leading to Disillusionment in Modern Life?

Apr 18, 2005 · Replies 11 · Apr 21, 2005

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What Are the SPIDERS Doing on the Forum?!

Apr 19, 2005 · Replies 15 · Apr 21, 2005

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Uncovering the Truth: A Discussion

Mar 24, 2005 · Replies 46 · Apr 21, 2005

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TSK TSK TSK So you Physicists aren't that bright after all

Apr 18, 2005 · Replies 17 · Apr 21, 2005

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Explaining the Scientific Method: Applicability to Working Scientists

Mar 22, 2005 · Replies 17 · Apr 21, 2005

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News Fingerprint ID and tracking retail sales

Apr 12, 2005 · Replies 67 · Apr 21, 2005

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News Anti - japanese protests in china

Apr 14, 2005 · Replies 11 · Apr 21, 2005

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Can I know if I'm insane, or is that for you to decide?

Apr 20, 2005 · Replies 3 · Apr 20, 2005

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Attention JasonRox: Success! Got Girl's Number After 2 Semesters

Apr 15, 2005 · Replies 61 · Apr 20, 2005

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Uncovering the Hidden Treasures of Dead Metaphors

Mar 7, 2005 · Replies 54 · Apr 20, 2005

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News Are Illegal Aliens Responsible for Environmental Issues in Arizona?

Apr 14, 2005 · Replies 87 · Apr 20, 2005

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Congrats to gokul for the promotion

Apr 14, 2005 · Replies 25 · Apr 20, 2005

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Is Incorporating Corporal Punishment in Education Justified?

Mar 7, 2005 · Replies 18 · Apr 20, 2005

Replies: 18

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MP3 Player Battery: Single vs Rechargeable Options

Apr 16, 2005 · Replies 13 · Apr 20, 2005

Replies: 13

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Is This Paper's Statement True or False?

Apr 16, 2005 · Replies 13 · Apr 20, 2005

Replies: 13

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Night of the living straight edge

Apr 14, 2005 · Replies 8 · Apr 20, 2005

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My girlfriend and I broke up today

Apr 15, 2005 · Replies 20 · Apr 20, 2005

Replies: 20

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Is This the Most Distracting Thing to Happen During an Exam?

Apr 19, 2005 · Replies 16 · Apr 19, 2005

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Unusual Connections: a, c, d, e, l, r, and x

Apr 11, 2005 · Replies 30 · Apr 19, 2005

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The truth and Prozac will set you free

Mar 20, 2005 · Replies 48 · Apr 19, 2005

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Did the Soldier's Response to Rock-Throwing Kids Go Too Far?

Apr 16, 2005 · Replies 89 · Apr 19, 2005

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Is Mass Just an Illusion Created by Humans?

Apr 18, 2005 · Replies 8 · Apr 19, 2005

Replies: 8

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What is the Future of Physics in Relation to Other Sciences?

Aug 1, 2004 · Replies 63 · Apr 19, 2005

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