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Join the fun discussing casual topics sometimes outside the realm of science and technology. Maybe about books, movies, cooking, or general thoughts and commentary. This is a relaxing forum to unwind from the technical topics.

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Einstein's Riddle: Who Has the Fish?

Jan 12, 2005 · Replies 64 · Apr 10, 2005

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Is There a Limit to How Much Knowledge We Can Attain?

Mar 3, 2005 · Replies 20 · Apr 9, 2005

Replies: 20

Views: 4K

Can Anyone Truly Be Atheist or Just Agnostic?

Mar 31, 2005 · Replies 47 · Apr 9, 2005

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Replies: 47

Views: 8K

This is the Funniest Thing - Check it Out

Apr 1, 2005 · Replies 43 · Apr 9, 2005

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Replies: 43

Views: 6K

Brave New World - A society where everyone is happy is a bad thing?

Mar 26, 2005 · Replies 67 · Apr 9, 2005

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HUMAN LIFE:Who has the final Word?

Mar 18, 2005 · Replies 48 · Apr 9, 2005

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Are Bollywood Film Awards Coming to Amsterdam?

Apr 9, 2005 · Replies 3 · Apr 9, 2005

Replies: 3

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Is the Universe a Result of Design or Just Dumb Luck?

Mar 17, 2005 · Replies 29 · Apr 9, 2005

Replies: 29

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How Can We Revive Enthusiasm in a High School Math Club?

Apr 6, 2005 · Replies 33 · Apr 9, 2005

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Replies: 33

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Was my physics teacher justified in giving me a zero on the test?

Apr 1, 2005 · Replies 36 · Apr 8, 2005

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Replies: 36

Views: 6K

Can I Patent My Idea in Canada and What Are the Fees?

Mar 19, 2005 · Replies 17 · Apr 8, 2005

Replies: 17

Views: 3K

Is the Federal Cigarette Tax Truly About Health or Revenue?

Apr 5, 2005 · Replies 3 · Apr 8, 2005

Replies: 3

Views: 6K

Man sentenced to 9 years for spamming

Apr 8, 2005 · Replies 12 · Apr 8, 2005

Replies: 12

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Is Ayurveda Really the Science of Life?

Apr 4, 2005 · Replies 29 · Apr 8, 2005

Replies: 29

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News As if invading & taking over Iraq wasn't about oil

Mar 28, 2005 · Replies 45 · Apr 8, 2005

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News What's Wrong with Democratic activists?

Apr 6, 2005 · Replies 55 · Apr 8, 2005

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Can Jump-Starting a Cat with a Lamp Cord Turn You into a Hero?

Apr 8, 2005 · Replies 10 · Apr 8, 2005

Replies: 10

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Somebody is living on a spherical world

Apr 3, 2005 · Replies 4 · Apr 8, 2005

Replies: 4

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News Was Judge Weinstein's Dismissal of the Agent Orange Suit Justified?

Mar 21, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 8, 2005

Replies: 2

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Celebrating Dextercioby's Hate of Microsoft?

Apr 8, 2005 · Replies 12 · Apr 8, 2005

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New Dirtsurfing Video: I Might Be Wearing a Dress!

Mar 29, 2005 · Replies 11 · Apr 8, 2005

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Dan Brown Says kashmir Belongs to US

Apr 1, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 8, 2005

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Time Travel = Infinite Harry Potter's ?

Apr 8, 2005 · Replies 5 · Apr 8, 2005

Replies: 5

Views: 3K

The Best Solutions: Thought Provoking, Inspired & Hilarious

Apr 1, 2005 · Replies 32 · Apr 8, 2005

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Replies: 32

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Leaving Materialism for a Friendly, Enlightened Life

Apr 3, 2005 · Replies 72 · Apr 8, 2005

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Is the observer a physical entity?

Mar 29, 2005 · Replies 12 · Apr 8, 2005

Replies: 12

Views: 3K

Is Filing Taxes Yourself Worth the Hassle?

Apr 7, 2005 · Replies 11 · Apr 8, 2005

Replies: 11

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What Does Energy Truly Represent in Different Contexts?

Apr 4, 2005 · Replies 17 · Apr 7, 2005

Replies: 17

Views: 32K

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News Would Tim Russert Make a Better President Than the Current Candidates?

Apr 6, 2005 · Replies 22 · Apr 7, 2005

Replies: 22

Views: 3K

Ethical Debate on a 'Smart' Pill: Is It Right?

Jul 20, 2003 · Replies 20 · Apr 7, 2005

Replies: 20

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What's in Your Pocket? Is Your Wallet Overflowing with Random Bits of Mayhem?

Apr 7, 2005 · Replies 34 · Apr 7, 2005

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The dog jumped over the fence? Polysemys

Apr 6, 2005 · Replies 11 · Apr 7, 2005

Replies: 11

Views: 5K

News Reality Check: America Is Not No. 1 - CityPages

Apr 5, 2005 · Replies 21 · Apr 7, 2005

Replies: 21

Views: 3K

Need some good minds to wrap around this

Jul 9, 2004 · Replies 37 · Apr 7, 2005

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Replies: 37

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Moral dilemma: Which infant will you save?

Mar 22, 2005 · Replies 20 · Apr 7, 2005

Replies: 20

Views: 3K

Can God Create an Unliftable Object?

Jul 11, 2004 · Replies 150 · Apr 7, 2005

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Replies: 150

Views: 19K

High IQ Society's Culture-Fair Test Bogus

Oct 26, 2004 · Replies 35 · Apr 7, 2005

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Replies: 35

Views: 23K

Creating Equivalences in Logic - Is There a Reason?

Apr 2, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 7, 2005

Replies: 2

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Ethical Egoism versus Ethical Altruism

Feb 22, 2005 · Replies 42 · Apr 7, 2005

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Replies: 42

Views: 23K

Is the Gospel According to Judas Rewriting Christian History?

Apr 3, 2005 · Replies 40 · Apr 7, 2005

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Replies: 40

Views: 5K

What are your rights when interacting with the police?

Apr 4, 2005 · Replies 47 · Apr 7, 2005

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Replies: 47

Views: 7K

Bored? sad? Funniest thing mankind has ever done

Apr 3, 2005 · Replies 11 · Apr 7, 2005

Replies: 11

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Gale Gets Glasses: Exciting News & Hot Librarian Look

Mar 16, 2005 · Replies 84 · Apr 7, 2005

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Replies: 84

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John Allegro and Amanita Muscaria

Apr 6, 2005 · Replies 8 · Apr 6, 2005

Replies: 8

Views: 5K

Minuend Definition: How Did They Choose the Example Values?

Apr 6, 2005 · Replies 7 · Apr 6, 2005

Replies: 7

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RIP Pope John Paul II - A Day of Respect and Mourning

Apr 2, 2005 · Replies 98 · Apr 6, 2005

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Replies: 98

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How far does each spider move before meeting in the middle?

Apr 4, 2005 · Replies 23 · Apr 6, 2005

Replies: 23

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Western vs Eastern Philosophies: Which is Closer?

Apr 1, 2005 · Replies 9 · Apr 6, 2005

Replies: 9

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News The Long Emergency: Oil Crisis & US Economy Impact

Mar 28, 2005 · Replies 14 · Apr 6, 2005

Replies: 14

Views: 3K

Is the Shroud of Turin's Newly Discovered Second Image Authentic?

Dec 17, 2004 · Replies 16 · Apr 6, 2005

Replies: 16

Views: 5K

Margaret Atwood's Most Famous Poems & Their Themes

Apr 5, 2005 · Replies 7 · Apr 6, 2005

Replies: 7

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News Legislatory causes controversy 'coz of blog

Mar 30, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 6, 2005

Replies: 2

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Is the Capital Gains Tax System Unfair for Average Americans?

Apr 5, 2005 · Replies 17 · Apr 6, 2005

Replies: 17

Views: 3K

Is Falsifiability a Valid Criterion for Debating Atheism and Theism?

Apr 5, 2005 · Replies 9 · Apr 6, 2005

Replies: 9

Views: 4K

How Tall and Heavy Are PF Members?

Apr 1, 2005 · Replies 122 · Apr 6, 2005

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Replies: 122

Views: 11K

News What's wrong with the Republican party? - Rev's Take

Apr 5, 2005 · Replies 41 · Apr 6, 2005

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Replies: 41

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Global Food Exporters: Japan, USA, Australia, Canada

Mar 13, 2005 · Replies 10 · Apr 6, 2005

Replies: 10

Views: 9K

News Constitution Restoration Act of 2005

Apr 5, 2005 · Replies 27 · Apr 6, 2005

Replies: 27

Views: 4K

Is it Safe to Send Cash in a Letter for a Birthday Gift?

Apr 6, 2005 · Replies 10 · Apr 6, 2005

Replies: 10

Views: 9K

News Is Depleted Uranium Really a Problem?

Mar 15, 2005 · Replies 92 · Apr 5, 2005

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Replies: 92

Views: 14K

How Does Identifying Forum Personalities Impact Online Interactions?

Apr 3, 2005 · Replies 13 · Apr 5, 2005

Replies: 13

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What are some witty physics-based insults?

Apr 5, 2005 · Replies 5 · Apr 5, 2005

Replies: 5

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Have you seen What the Bleep Do We Know?

Mar 29, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 5, 2005

Replies: 2

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What are some popular science songs and albums?

Mar 29, 2005 · Replies 77 · Apr 5, 2005

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Replies: 77

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Are There Valid Reasons to Question NDEs and OBEs?

Mar 30, 2005 · Replies 13 · Apr 5, 2005

Replies: 13

Views: 4K

Binary Sequence: What Comes Next?

Apr 4, 2005 · Replies 18 · Apr 4, 2005

Replies: 18

Views: 7K

U.S. Bankruptcy: Potential Economic/Social Impacts

Feb 4, 2005 · Replies 15 · Apr 4, 2005

Replies: 15

Views: 4K

3 7 14 23 36 49 66 83 What number comes next?

Apr 4, 2005 · Replies 7 · Apr 4, 2005

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Why Did Home Depot Remove Their Hot Dog Stand?

Apr 3, 2005 · Replies 33 · Apr 4, 2005

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Replies: 33

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Grad Outfit Ideas: Stand Out from the Crowd!

Mar 30, 2005 · Replies 64 · Apr 4, 2005

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Replies: 64

Views: 26K

Land for Sale: Flat, Perfectly Aligned Boundaries - Can Bob Buy in the U.S.?

Mar 26, 2005 · Replies 9 · Apr 4, 2005

Replies: 9

Views: 3K

Two Cyclists & a Fly: Solving a Distance Puzzle

Apr 1, 2005 · Replies 11 · Apr 4, 2005

Replies: 11

Views: 4K

Has anyone experienced Synchronicity

Mar 12, 2005 · Replies 8 · Apr 4, 2005

Replies: 8

Views: 3K

Pattern Brain Puzzle: Solve the 101110111110111101100011001110111 Mystery

Apr 3, 2005 · Replies 6 · Apr 4, 2005

Replies: 6

Views: 2K

What Color is the Bear's Snowball Adventure?

Mar 25, 2005 · Replies 16 · Apr 4, 2005

Replies: 16

Views: 6K

You are as dazzling as a pregnant cow attired in electrical sockets.

Apr 2, 2005 · Replies 29 · Apr 4, 2005

Replies: 29

Views: 4K

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Tell me who's crazy in this conversation.

Apr 1, 2005 · Replies 33 · Apr 4, 2005

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Replies: 33

Views: 5K

Grand Prix of Formula 1 F1: Renault & Toyota Lead, Ferrari Lags Behind

Mar 28, 2005 · Replies 9 · Apr 4, 2005

Replies: 9

Views: 3K

Economics of artificial societies

Mar 15, 2005 · Replies 3 · Apr 3, 2005

Replies: 3

Views: 2K

News Plight of Terri Schiavo: Facts, Emotions, and Outcomes

Mar 13, 2005 · Replies 211 · Apr 3, 2005

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Replies: 211

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Is This Poker Offer Too Good to Be True?

Nov 28, 2004 · Replies 7 · Apr 3, 2005

Replies: 7

Views: 3K

RoboDoc in Detroit: CBS Medical Report

Apr 2, 2005 · Replies 12 · Apr 3, 2005

Replies: 12

Views: 2K

What is the ugliest animal according to National Geographic?

Apr 2, 2005 · Replies 43 · Apr 3, 2005

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Replies: 43

Views: 30K

Question as to the workings of PF

Apr 2, 2005 · Replies 18 · Apr 3, 2005

Replies: 18

Views: 2K

Is Agnosticism a Justifiable Cop-Out for the Non-Existent Santa Claus?

Mar 17, 2005 · Replies 35 · Apr 3, 2005

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Replies: 35

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Resolving the Barber Paradox and the Russell's Paradox

Feb 23, 2005 · Replies 18 · Apr 3, 2005

Replies: 18

Views: 23K

Is the Fit through Fat diet really healthy and effective for weight loss?

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

Replies: 19

Views: 2K

Suggestions for Books on Philosophy: Share Yours Here!

Mar 23, 2005 · Replies 8 · Apr 2, 2005

Replies: 8

Views: 3K

An easy way to get yourself a cool $100k?

Feb 17, 2005 · Replies 4 · Apr 2, 2005

Replies: 4

Views: 3K

Gmail Adds Text Formatting Feature - 600+ Colors!

Apr 1, 2005 · Replies 21 · Apr 2, 2005

Replies: 21

Views: 4K

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News Take Political Ideology Quiz - Isolationist, Liberal, Realist, Neoconservative

Mar 31, 2005 · Replies 14 · Apr 2, 2005

Replies: 14

Views: 4K

There are 5 pirates numbered 1 through 5

Mar 31, 2005 · Replies 7 · Apr 2, 2005

Replies: 7

Views: 3K

Is Your Garbage Piling Up? Health Risks and Solutions to Consider

Apr 1, 2005 · Replies 48 · Apr 2, 2005

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Replies: 48

Views: 8K

Walking Up Stairs: Climb 34 Steps in 20 Steps?

Mar 30, 2005 · Replies 7 · Apr 2, 2005

Replies: 7

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News Is Using the Bible in Jury Deliberations Justifiable?

Mar 29, 2005 · Replies 28 · Apr 2, 2005

Replies: 28

Views: 5K

News Canada Reveals Missile Defense Shield

Apr 1, 2005 · Replies 6 · Apr 2, 2005

Replies: 6

Views: 3K

U.S. Dog Owners Fear Arrival of Africanized Fleas

Apr 1, 2005 · Replies 20 · Apr 2, 2005

Replies: 20

Views: 3K

Is there a link between fellatio and breast cancer risk?

Mar 31, 2005 · Replies 48 · Apr 2, 2005

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Replies: 48

Views: 7K

Dealing With Perceived Elitism in Physics/Math Conversations

Apr 1, 2005 · Replies 21 · Apr 2, 2005

Replies: 21

Views: 4K

Deriving Conclusion with Argument Derivations Principles of Sound Reasoning

Apr 1, 2005 · Replies 9 · Apr 1, 2005

Replies: 9

Views: 3K

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