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News Which countries hold the moral high ground and why?
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Could Beach Boys fans be to blame for the Kokomo hum?
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I don't think I ever said thank you
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News Poll: Baghdad Residents Glad Saddam Gone
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Connect these three: Drain, Stem, Stew.
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Love and Religion: Conflict and Understanding
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News Should Concealed Handguns Be Legal for Citizens in the United States?
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Does anyone know MacOS X better than I do?
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Scientific explanation for laughing?
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Can Mathematicians Solve All Problems?
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US Gov & UFOs: What Do They Know?
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News Is Abortion Justifiable Across Various Circumstances?
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Semiconductor Technician's Bad Night - Mistakes Happen
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Is this Pulsed Plasma Electric Motor on eBay a legitimate invention or a scam?
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News Gulf [1991] War vets risk paralyzing disease
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Whats the most important development in physics in the last 10 years?
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Proving All Odd Numbers are Prime
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What Motivates Scientists to Pursue Their Research?
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Goodbye Religion Forum: The End of PF and Me
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Can I self-diagnose depression or do I need to see a doctor?
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Document extends secrecy on Area 51 in southern Nevada
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Finding Number Pairs with Reversible Results
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Discover The Darkness: Hear Them Now Before the US Album Release
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Try to fill in the numbers from 1 to 12
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Can You Read This Jumbled Text?
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Unexplained Figure Caught on Home Video: A Closer Look at the Belfast Ghost
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Sports Fanaticism: Why Do People Get So Involved?
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Did You Know That the Order of Letters in a Word Doesn't Really Matter?
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The big question: Will Mentat Return?
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News Cultural Differences: Misunderstandings & International Issues
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Is the Shroud of Turin Authentic or a Hoax?
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Movie: A Beautiful Mind (the story of genius John Nash)
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Are Debunking Sites More Harmful Than Helpful?
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Infinitely Evolved Beings: Characteristics & Possibilities
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Is There a Giant Creature Hiding in the Depths of Loch Ness?
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What's the Best Math Joke Involving Constipation?
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What's the difference between Agnosticism and Atheism?
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News Remembering Rachel Corrie: Bravely Standing Up for Justice
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Debunking Bigfoot: The Truth Behind Plaster Casts and Other Hoaxes
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Happy Birthday! - American Greetings Co., Inc.
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Why Does Being Remembered Matter So Much?
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Top 20 unanswered questions about 9/11
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Who writes Sci Fi? Who tries or would like to?
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Where is S. Sivakami? Remembering Her Contributions to the Forums
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Reflecting on Edward Teller's Contributions: H-Bomb, Star Wars & More
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Can Seeking Enlightenment Involve a Bottle of Mezcal from Mexico?
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Who Was Cain's Wife in the Biblical Narrative?
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Epistemology Explained: How Do We Know What We Know?
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Discover the Magic of a Simple Magnetic Overunity Toy - Free Energy Device
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Is the religion forum being discontinued?
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Is it best to chose a side or position rather in an argument
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Lawyer to Sue Jews for Biblical 'Plunder'
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News Al Gore, and the Internet and the media?
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What is the perception of reality in our minds?
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News Interesting Developement in North Korea
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Why Did Andrew Calm Down After Getting Something in His Eye?
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Is Naivety More Beneficial or Harmful?
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On removing little self taint from messages received from the source
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Are there boundaries in modern science?
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What Does the Name Change Mean for the Integrity of the M&PS Forum?
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Amusing and absolutely adorable and heartwarming
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What's the Buzz About the New Forums?
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Rearranging Word Riddle: Opposite Meaning with Same Words
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One Inch Equation: Meaning & Definition - Phoenix
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Radio-dating authenticates Biblical tunnel
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News What is the role of Church vs State in defining marriage?
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What Are Your Favorite Hidden Gem Movies?
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Find Out Your Soul's Worth: Test & Sell!
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Aren't you tired of talking about God?
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Choosing a Major: Advice for College Students
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Is This Mysterious Circle in a Vacant Lot Evidence of Paranormal Activity?
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News The Minister Who Killed Abortionists
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What is the Role of the Stone Mason in Revealing Beauty in Marble?
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News Anna Lindh: Swedens Best Politician, Friend & Mother
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If Einstein was still alive, what would you ask him?
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Why Do People Find Physics Fascinating?
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My Problems with Modern Epistemology
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How Did 9/11 Change Your Life?
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Is "The Core" based on real science or just pure fiction?
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One-World Religion in Bible: Where to Find It
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Pantheistic Strings & Mystical QM
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Can David Blaine survive without food for 44 days?
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Is Reality Multi-Layered and Accessible Through Inner Exploration?
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Sexual Energy & Positive Endeavours: My Reflections
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Every now and then I see a reference to PF version 2
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Philisophical contradiction of science
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Which approach leads to higher truth: being Spok or being Kirk?
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What is the Radical Selfish Biocosm Hypothesis?
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What Is a 6-Letter Perfect Word?
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Hypnotism: My Teen Experience & Beyond
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What is an Affidavit? | Yamaha Shop Repair Damage Advice
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Low Frequency Sound & Ghostly Experiences
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News It's a short ride - save some money
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Why Didn't God Qualify for University Tenure?
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Is it OK not to think about Meaning of Life ?
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Is Viktor S. Grebennikov's Insect-Inspired Anti-Gravity Device Real?
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Man drills through skull: Skynews
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Create Your Own Acronyms with Cyborger
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Why Do We Have Names? | Philosophy & Significance
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