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Support Bitcoin: Invest, Spend & Earn
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I want to do math and physics but my math skills are poor
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Seems weird: Most threads are questions, not discussions....
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Jailhouse Stories: Tales of Arrest & Breakfast in King Co. Jail
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Do Quantum Theories Support the Existence of Extraterrestrial Life?
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Band Dynamics: How to Handle Conflicts and Keep the Music Playing
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Especially unreasonable requirements to get your degree
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Donate to Wikipedia: Keep it Ad-Free!
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News 2015 Nobel Prize in Physics announcement
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Most influencial STEM papers or books
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Clean Water Challenges: Solving Drinking Water System Issues
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Is my handheld UV lamp safe to use for checking luminescent materials?
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The final answer to the car battery on a concrete floor (ruins the floor)
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Problematic life in third world country [air pollution]
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Photo Contest - PF Characters (10/10-10/16)
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News Yet another mass shooting - Umpqua Community College, Oregon
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Recreate Thor's Hammer with Technology: Mjolnir
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Poll: What utensil is proper to eat macaroni and cheese?
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Bohemian Gravity String Theory: Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody
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News Controversy Surrounding Scientist's Killing of Rare Bird for Research Purposes
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What field deals with the following fundamental questions?
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