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Please give me the meaning of life
- Allenbon
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Wikipedia Blackout: Community Reactions
- FizixFreak
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The point of science and nature magazines
- maverick_starstrider
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Is My Russian Military Hip Flask Actually Made in China?
- moejoe15
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Determinism: Can Scientific Explanations Explain Human Behaviour?
- Ken Natton
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Does Sleep Deprivation Fuel Creativity?
- Ivan Seeking
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Dog rescue, bizarre circumstances
- rhody
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Why Do Shoplifters React Aggressively When Confronted?
- StevieTNZ
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Aggressive People in Taipei - Avoid or Embrace?
- DaveC426913
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Self-Referential Aptitude test (brain teaser)
- Galteeth
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What is the role of logic in philosophy, mathematics, and other disciplines?
- Willowz
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2011 Recap: Biggest Scientific Breakthroughs
- Greg Bernhardt
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Hilarious quotes from politicians
- rootX
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What Can a 21-Year-Old Male Achieve in Weightlifting After 6 Months?
- ibysaiyan
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Greg Mankiw on income distribution.
- MaxManus
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How Does Self-Realization Affect Objectivism?
- JordanL
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Did I Miss the Quadrantid Meteor Shower in Kansas on Wednesday Morning?
- Jimmy Snyder
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Brain Games marathon on National Geographic today
- Evo
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What Would You Pay? A Thought Experiment
- gordonj005
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What Should I Do About a Scary PF Message from Evo?
- Drakkith
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Finance: Why bother regulating financial institutions?
- Nikitin
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News Russia Elections: Putin Facing Slump in Popularity Since Kursk Disaster
- rootX
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News Is North Korea's idolization of its leader truly beneficial for its citizens?
- arpeggio
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News Am I being biased towards the issues with NRC Chairman Gregory Jaczko
- Goldenlemur
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Can a Troubadour Juggle His Way Across a Fragile Bridge?
- spockjones20
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Making the best choice of lifestyle in the face of alternatives
- ThoughtOf
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How Do Funny Movies Impact Our Brains?
- moovieland111
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News Why The Protests in Egypt Were Inspiring
- John Creighto
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American Horror Story: A Creepy Unraveling
- Evo
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Gay People in Science: Ideas & Thoughts
- Anthony_87
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Giant Tsunami-Shaped Clouds Roll Across Alabama Sky
- Evo
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Which science magazine would you recommend?
- qoj
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SOPA Update 2: Vote Delayed Until After New Year
- Greg Bernhardt
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BAD TV What? Two shows about catching pigs?
- Pengwuino
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Is There a Difference Between Loving Somebody and Being in Love?
- Constantinos
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Do superpositions violate conventional logic (philosophy)?
- amblerise
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Prove a video clip was recorded in continuous-time
- thinktank2
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When your criminal past isn't yours
- Evo
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News Anders Behring Breivik judged judicially insane
- arildno3
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News National Defense Authorization Act: Military can detain US citizens?
- Jack21222
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News U.S. shifting focus to Asia-Pacific
- rootX
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News Constitutionality and the separation of church and state
- ForMyThunder
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News Newt Gingrich Calls for Repeal of Child Labor Laws in Impoverished Areas
- Char. Limit
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Short Paragraph Contest: Prove Your Worthiness
- Willis666
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- Poll
News Is the US Economic Future Tied to Political Decisions and Global Dependencies?
- gregxy
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Micromanaged Thanksgiving: A Question of Control?
- Math Is Hard
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How Do You Make a Holiday Tree from Books?
- Dembadon
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News Incandescent Light Bulbs to Start Being Phased Out in 2012
- CAC1001
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Time is money, knowledge is power.
- cmb
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Christopher Hitchens has died (1949-2011)
- Kevin_Axion
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News A Novel Reform Proposal of the National Election Process
- Office_Shredder
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News Rod Blagojevich goes to jail - why not public service?
- mathwonk
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News Libya: Rebels Being Slaughtered, no fly zone
- nismaratwork
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Assessing Presidential Candidates: Qualifications and Competencies
- Kevin_Axion
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What is the truth behind the 10% of our brain myth?
- Zula110100100
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News Time to sell those wedding rings.
- Willowz
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Custom T-Shirts with Wikipedia, Intel, Star Trek & OpenGL
- Krunchyman
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News Can Iran use a captured US drone for military advantage?
- Mazulu
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The end of blaring TV commercials
- Ivan Seeking
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Asians - 70% of a future US brain power?
- Borek
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News Who won this exchange in Saturday's GOP debate?
- ThomasT
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Highway Accident Report by NTSB Texting
- dlgoff
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Writer bias in books, TV, movies, and theater
- Ivan Seeking
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Did Mythbusters' Cannonball Attack San Francisco?
- Ivan Seeking
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Solving Smell Problems with After Shave, Hair Gel, Moisturizer & Deodorant
- WiFO215
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Postal Paradox: Risk Mail Theft or Take a Chance of Injury?
- Ivan Seeking
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Where can I find authentic Trinitite from the original blast?
- Opus_723
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News Why Does Democracy Work Despite Voter Apathy?
- MaxManus
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Inspiring: Bunker Roy: Learning from a barefoot movement
- rhody
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Are you aware of the Urban Tree Conservation By-law in Ottawa?
- Michea
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News Would a 32 hour work week help create more jobs
- gregxy
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Is a Zombie Apocalypse Really Possible?
- FlexGunship
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At GMU Law, puppies ease the stress of law school finals
- rhody
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News Republican Platform: Is it Social Darwinism?
- SixNein
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Chopsticks to China = coal to Newcastle?
- jtbell
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Remember the usual gang of idiots ?
- jtbell
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Amanda Knox conviction overturned
- rhody
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What U.S. Economic Recovery? Five Destructive Myths
- rhody
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Could You Believe This $4M Ferrari Crash?
- Borg
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Are Human Nature and Human Instincts Distinct Concepts?
- Peon666
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If you think flying squirrels are cool
- fluidistic
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The Logic of Believing in Free Will
- ItsAllRelated
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What refs describe ethics evolving from human needs and instincts?
- edearl
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Solving the Infinite Time Paradox: Zeno's Argument Explained
- Assist
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News Middle East Affairs: Articles, Research & Analysis
- rootX
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Pinocchio Paradox Can we make an equation out of it?
- JoseAriza
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Truth teller vs liar : go to Hell
- humanino
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News Who influenced Breivik to commit his heinous act?
- Willowz
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Happy 7th Anniversary to World of Warcraft
- Greg Bernhardt
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News Reasons for Pakistan's Involvement with Terrorists and US Response
- vjk2
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News Will past personal issues affect Obama's 2012 campaign?
- WhoWee
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How every Wikipedia article links to Philosophy
- Kevin_Axion
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What is the true meaning of temperance in modern society?
- Manni
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