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Blue canary in the outlet by the light switch
- Math Is Hard
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News 111th Congress the most productive in decades
- Ivan Seeking
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Does Charleston Have Soul?
- EnumaElish
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The Illusion of Free Will in a Deterministic Universe
- andresordonez
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Discover Time-Traveling with Where's The Tardis?
- Ivan Seeking
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Canadians surf web, watch YouTube, consult Wikipedia more than any other users
- ╔(σ_σ)╝
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Paul Newman's Charitable Legacy: Newman's Own Foundation Thrives
- Ivan Seeking
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The argument of something from nothing
- Antizealot
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Is talking easier done than said?
- Dremmer
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If all moments exist eternally, are we living our lives forever?
- GladScientist
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Role of philosophy in QG (not too abstract)
- marcus
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Which Films Have Been Added to the National Film Registry?
- Ivan Seeking
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What is the truth behind The Secret Life of Chaos?
- SELFMADE
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News Eye on Americans - the FBI's Database on YOU
- mugaliens
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How does a credit card limit affect credit score?
- Jack21222
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Is Irresponsible Journalism Clashing with Press Freedom?
- Oerg
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Tall people are happier, better educated
- Evo
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Non-existence of God, Hawking, Spontaneous creation, law of gravity
- bmamland88
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What actually happens in Inception?
- Curl
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News Is a Double Dip Recession Looming Due to Failing TARP Banks?
- haris123
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8 people ridiculously good at their job
- gravenewworld
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News Can we trust the AAAS survey showing 6% of scientists are Republican?
- Simfish
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Doctor Who orchestra concert with Karen Gillan as host
- Ivan Seeking
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How Do We Study Consciousness and Why Is It Important?
- Jason Calvert
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News WikiLeaks reveals sites critical to US security
- Evo
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News Republicans who voted to repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell
- Gokul43201
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Psssst, hey, did you see what I did?
- Ivan Seeking
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What was the original purpose of marriage?
- Alex_Sanders
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The Shocking Practice of Internet Astroturfing
- qspeechc
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Can Mindless Rambling Be Distinguished from Poetry?
- Alex_Sanders
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Will I Like Dexter? My First Experience with the Show
- Math Is Hard
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News Is Net Neutrality Really Necessary?
- CAC1001
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What is the CIA's sense of humor when it comes to WikiLeaks?
- Ivan Seeking
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News Did Le Monde Show Bias in Naming Assange Man of the Year?
- Dr Lots-o'watts
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News Monitoring America (Washington Post)
- Mathnomalous
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Is it Ethical to Condemn Unborn Generations to a Life on a Generation Ship?
- Jobrag
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News GOP blocking 911 first responder health bill pass
- jreelawg
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What weather conditions are needed to produce fine snow
- wolram
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News Assange's lawyer outraged about leaked rape information
- Evo
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Is Fritjof Capra Considered a Crackpot?
- Gold Barz
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What is the method used by the man and woman to complete the task?
- LAF
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News Michael Moore's Sicko Banned in Cuba, Too Rosy
- talk2glenn
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News When should the international community intervene in NK-SK military incidents?
- g33kski11z
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News Why is Atom Bomb limited to certain countries?
- zorro
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News Your view on indian and pakistani politics?
- haris123
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Back Into the Series: My 3D IMAX Experience
- Lancelot59
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What the bloody is Shoppy Bag ?
- Chi Meson
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News Did Captain Beefheart's Genius Go Unappreciated by the Masses?
- Chi Meson
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News Eric Cantor's YouCut now poised to cut down questionable NSF grants
- Simfish
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News Weeper of the House - John Boehner
- Ivan Seeking
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News Arrest warrant issued for Wikileaks founder, for sex crimes
- Ivan Seeking
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News Part of the Health Care Bill Almost Certain to be Repealed
- russ_watters
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Larry King Retires - The End of an Era
- Ivan Seeking
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News Will Julian Assange's bail affect Wikileaks' future?
- nismaratwork
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Get Answers to Your Questions About Associated Tax Relief
- Ivan Seeking
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Would you rather be called a customer or a consumer?
- Jack21222
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News What you don't like about your government?
- I_am_learning
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Why is South Park a Cult Classic Among Science Enthusiasts?
- Stan Marsh
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Would You Stop a Bicycle Thief?
- BobG
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Is God Predictable or Unpredictable?
- tock~tick
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News How Can We Address Oil Route Security and Costs in the Gulf?
- hagopbul
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I think science too much, apparently.
- 1MileCrash
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Should I sign my version of a painting or not?
- kaleidoscope
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Was Last Night's SNL Hilarious or What?!
- Ivan Seeking
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News Is Entertainment the New Motivation for Watching the News?
- Ivan Seeking
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This night owl in me is coming out of the closet.
- Newai
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Embracing Death as a Natural Part of Life: A Scientist's Perspective
- runner
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Emotional connection to commercial characters
- Mathnomalous
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News Germany's Economic Recovery Despite Lack of Stimulus
- CAC1001
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News Ban informal political labels to reduce stereotyping
- jtbell
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Liu Xiaobo Wins 2010 Nobel Peace Prize
- Astronuc
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Can a photo of ejaculate in trajectory be worth $30,000?
- Ivan Seeking
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Overpopulation, serious political and economical problems
- Max Faust
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News Navy serviceman accused of trying to sell classified military documents
- Mech_Engineer
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News Wikileaks: Royal Dutch Shell Infiltrates Nigerian Government (guardian.co.uk)
- Mathnomalous
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Is Matter Conscious? - Can All Matter Be Conscious?
- BBruch
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Why Did the Bomb Squad Burn Down This House?
- Borg
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How Sustainable is Our Consumer Culture?
- paw
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News Obama compromises with the GOP for extending the tax cuts
- Topher925
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Are Unanswered Mysteries a Sign of Pseudo-Science?
- Phyisab****
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Does Nothing Truly Exist or Is It Imaginary?
- Dremmer
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De Beers and their minions have found a way to sell ugly diamonds
- turbo
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What are the reasons for this sad fate of Africa?
- jackson6612
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Why does Barack Obama look like a teenager?
- Dremmer
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News Sarah Palin: Will She Run for President in 2012?
- Dembadon
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56 Worst Analogies Found in High School Papers
- G01
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News What demands can police actually accept from hostage takers?
- petergreat
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How can scientific ontology be justified if our reality is cognitively constructed?
- JDStupi
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Is homosexuality biological or culturally determined?
- drankin
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Do you think Newton is a bit overrated?
- jackson6612
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2018 Russia / 2022 Qatar World Cup
- Greg Bernhardt
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Time travel will never be possible.
- Dremmer
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Uncertainty or certainty: What impacts the economy more?
- Loren Booda
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HiWhat are these Wikileaks cables? Were these some paper/electronic
- jackson6612
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Is It Rational to Equate Possibility with Probability?
- Drakkith
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