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The Last Samurai *possible spoilers*
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Is Christianity Worthwhile or Harmful?
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The Election Past The Election To Come
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Is Race: The Reality of Human Differences a Serious Study or a Provocation?
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Is Montreal Unique Among Canadian Cities?
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Can I do drugs and still do well?
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Internet Benefits: What Do You Think?
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Is Destiny Just an Excuse for Unforeseen Failures and Successes?
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News Is Islam truly a religion of peace?
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What is gambling compared to the stock market
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Hot Asian Girls: What Makes Them So Special?
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PF Treasure Hunt - Solve the Clues & Crack the Code!
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Solution #1 for Treasure Hunt Clue #1: Extremities
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News Should Green Party Voters Consider Voting for Kerry Instead?
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Proofs of a God or no God is pretty much useless?
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Economic Theory of Fixed Money: Better/Worse Off
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The Thousand Locker Problem: How Many Remain Open?
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IQ Tests & Artificial Life: Can Robots be More Intelligent Than Men?
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News Why Should Civil Rights Be a Higher Priority for the Bush Administration?
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News 368 Economists sign letter opposing Kerry (6 Nobel laureates)
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News What's your comment on the debate between Bush and Kerry?
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I've dumped video games for physics
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News New York Times: Bush was utterly incoherant
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News The Debate question I would have asked
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Is the pure sciences almost dead?
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Metaphysics and something from nothing
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Solve the Mystery: Identify Light Bulb Switches
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What Was That Bright Light in the Sky?
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Famous Quote: "Paranoia is Just a Higher Awareness of Reality"
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Is Uri Geller the Real-Life Wizard of Oz?
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News Can Political Promises Truly Accelerate Medical Breakthroughs?
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News Government officials that have been attacked by other government officials?
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My Major: Not Physics or Math, But I Love Math
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News Israel Occupying Palestinian Land: Is It Smart?
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Stop Judging: Breaking the Stigma of Asking Questions | Our Thoughts
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Which came first; the Question or the Answer?
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Parents: Help Kids Find Unique Success
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Defining Good: A Subjective Perspective
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What Does Nothingness Really Mean?
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What Are the Essential Criteria for Effective Webpage Design?
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What does a Deaf person sound like in their own head?
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Solve These Brain Teasers and Boost Your Mind with Ann
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Termite Tenting: Chemicals, Timelines, & Refrigerator Safety
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Is Consciousness Gradually Developed and Declined Over a Lifetime?
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What classes did you mathematics majors take?
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News Love for Ann Coulter - My Experience at Barnes & Nobles
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Exploitation Report - A Fragment in Republic of Congo
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PF Land Treasure Hunt: Are You Up for the Challenge?
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Observing changes the outcome how can we observe?
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Is Unification the Key to Understanding Our World?
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Pavlov's Dog & Psychological Connection to Food
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Can Prayers Heal? Critics Say Studies Go Past Science's Reach
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Unsung Heroes: Recognizing the Impact of Mathematics on Society
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The Illusion of Freedom: A Critical Look at Neo-Conservative Ideals
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Is Distilled Water the Healthiest Option for Drinking?
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Is Gravity a Product of Newton or Einstein's Theories?
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News Is the US Really Seeking Domination in the Middle East?
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News How Will Economic Policies and Nuclear Power Shape the Next U.S. Election?
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Does the Present Truly Exist?
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News Bush wired or a whole lot of nonsense?
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Where Am I and Why?
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Are there 'things' humans can't not know?
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Answer 6 Quick Questions: No Look-Ups!
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Delicious Tofu Recipes for a Unique Salad
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Theory of Accuracy: Perfect Circles & Real Life
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Can a Bird Really Power a Car?
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Are depressed writers better writers?
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Providing people an opportunity to eat unhealthy food
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What Is the 2-D World Book Mentioned by Brian Greene in The Elegant Universe?
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News Is Overpopulation the Sole Cause of Poverty?
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Standard IQ Tests for Testing Purposes
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Is PF funded by Gambling Website?
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