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Mystery of the [Australian] Min Min lights explained
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Is Torture Really Worse than Death?
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IS there an iron core in our sun?
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The NSA appears to be editing their UFO archives, again
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Reliving the Past: Remembering Mr. Wizard's Show
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Top Wonders of World: Your Opinion Modern/Ancient
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Have Experiments on EM Anomalies in Labs Revealed Ghostly Phenomena?
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Best Revision/Learning Method(s)?
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Does Prophecy Validate the Truth of the Bible and Quran?
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Rachel's Thoughts on What is Most Convincing or Unconvincing in Reality
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Is the 80s Trend Resurfacing in Fashion and Music?
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News U.S. Soldier Found Guilty of Deserting Iraq Unit
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Does existence really matter if it is just an idea?
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News Was Chalabi behind the false intelligence that led to the Iraq War?
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Most Absurd TD Claim: Electric Singing & Dance Theory
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Does it justify doing something in order to stop someone else doing it first?
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Definitions of Science: Share Your Thoughts Here
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Explaining the Inertia of Laundry: Why is it so Difficult to Get Started?
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News Is Israeli Action in the Conflict Creating More Terrorists?
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News Examining Al Jazeera: Pros & Cons of the Agency
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News U.S. admits to secret interrogation site in Baghdad
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News Israeli Troops Kill 4-Year-Old -Witnesses
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Organizing PC Game Competitions Among PF Members
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Got An Invention? You Too Can Be Scammed
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Those damned canadians make americans look like fools
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News Is the death of Nicholas Berg a result of George W. Bush's actions in Iraq?
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News Spanish newsman released, troops leave Iraq
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Starting Over: Tales of Rebuilding from the Bottom
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Who here is going to the leeds festival?
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What are your thoughts on the 2010 Soccer World Cup Bid?
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What Factors Truly Influence the Value of Things?
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What Are the Funniest 'Friends' Moments of All Time?
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Can an Infinitely Accurate Watch Truly Measure Time?
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News New images amplify abuse at Iraq prison
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The Rational Choice: Is Humanity Always Involved?
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Why Do Scientists Assume Particles Are Point-Like in Theories?
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News Did McCain indicate he was leaving the Republican party?
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News Did I Accidentally Give You a Piggy Back Ride? Apology Inside!
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What should I do to prepare for IB?
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News Bravo Europe Union, Shame on you France, Damn the Chinese are smooth
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Universities, boyfriends and lies
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News Wow, I don't even know what tactic this could be
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News Yet more deaths due to politicians and hatred
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News US military confirms more horrific pics & vids
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Ancient Tibetan Monk mummifies himself without material aids
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News Israeli forces massacre protesters in Rafah
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News Dwight D. warned us, did any pay attention?
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News The end of capitalism as we know it?
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The Terrestrial Prototype For The Face On Mars
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Quitting Smoking, need advise from ex smokers
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Discussing Our Individual Views of Reality - No Need to Define it
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Is Your Wallpaper a Reflection of Your Personality?
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The Iron Dragon and a day of time travel.
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Add Next Line + Smily in Story =>
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Can alcohol actually improve your workout performance and muscle gains?
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How Did PrudensOptimus's Dating Adventure Turn Out?
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Help for Painful Cramp: What to Do?
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A couple of Questions can someone help me?
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What are Some Unusual and Controversial Foods People Eat?
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Uncovering the Truth: The Power of Questioning Your Certainty
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Meet Nikola Tesla: My FAVORITE Dead Scientist
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How many people do you think will vote in the US elections this time?
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How do I remove spyware from my computer?
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Can Science and Spirituality Coexist in the Concept of GOD?
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Can Pollution Cause Genetic Mutations in Future Generations?
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News America's Isolationist Policies: From Washington to Bush - A Critical Analysis
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Ghost Sightings in UK Since Roman Times: Is There a Time Limit?
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Working on Nano-Sensors for UMCP's Aerospace Engineering Lab
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Poetry & Song Lyrics - Our Favourite Lines
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Bollywood Movies: Thoughts and Experiences
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Unsolved Mystery of Prime Numbers: Why Is It So Hard?
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How Does Mold Form on Rotting Fruit?
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Can you handle another round of Badger Badger Badger Badger madness?
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One word, one sound connected meaning game
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What are some common clothing preferences and challenges faced by individuals?
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Always dreamed of travelling somewhere?
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News Should Private Companies Be Organizing War for the U.S. Military?
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Who would win in a fight between .
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News Israel Gunmen Used UN Ambulances to Carry Remains
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News Congressman Stark; Man of the People
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Can one person truly impact a mass movement?
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Book for an Isolated Island: What to Take & Why
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How Do Media and Social Influences Shape Our Understanding of Social Philosophy?
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Rights: Definition & Meaning Explained
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Amazing Location: Discover the Beauty
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How Do People Cope with Dyslexia in Everyday Life?
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One is public, One is private, which is true, which is false
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Psychotronic Device: LIDA Machine - Fact or Fiction?
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A Really Good Discussion of the Zombie Argument
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How Many Believe in Humanism and What Kind Are You?
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News Can joined religious leaders bring a solution?
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What Are Your All-Time Favorite Things Across Categories?
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Create Delicious Food Inventions - Challenge Your Pallet!
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Books That Changed Us: Share Your Story
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Are Science Enthusiasts Really Geeks or Nerds?
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News Was Sherman Austin unfairly punished for his website content?
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Need a few geniuses to help save the world
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What animals wear clothes and why?
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Could Modern Science develop out of a non-religious society?
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News What happens if Rumsfeld is fired/resigns?
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