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Origin of the term chair in academia?
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Can Quantum Particles Differentiate Between Parallel Universes?
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MHB Is the shorter solution the smarter solution?
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Lost My Mojo: How Can I Regain My Academic Motivation?
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Why is 51 considered the first uninteresting number?
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Who Reigns Supreme: Engineer, Physicist, Mathematician, or Philosopher?
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Photo Contest - A Night At The Museum (11/9-11/15)
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Reviving Old Accounts: A Scientist's Perspective
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News Questions Congress should ask Sibelius.
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Calculating the Expected Value of the Double-On-Coin-Flip Paradox
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Norway's Slow TV: A Surprising Hit (CNN.com)
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Is the end of Blockbuster Video finally here?
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Can Anyone Become a Genius Through Dedication?
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Why Is My Dog Refusing to Eat?
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Higher social class predicts increased unethical behavior
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Did you know today's date is 11-12-13 in the US?
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What Are the Unsolved Problems in Physics and Math That Could Impact Society?
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Necessary accessories for making a film
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Maximizing Your I.Q: The Impact of Memory and Concentration on Intelligence
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How social media can ruin your chances
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Did Jimmy Carter's Grandson Just Announce a Run for Governor in Georgia?
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Is Suicide a Sign of Cowardice or Self-Worth?
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Celebrating Lisa - A Special Day!
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Science is the study of non-science
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Who's more well rounded, a physics major or a math major.
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Does Searle's Chinese Room Argument Apply to Non-Deterministic Computers?
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Can You Edit Wikipedia Articles as a New User?
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High Security Clearance With Dementia?
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What Are the Differences Between Law, Principle, and Theory in Science?
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What should I do if a girl suddenly stops replying on Facebook?
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Photo Contest - Cloud Formation (11/2-11/8)
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Would you video record the police?
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How'd you find about this website?
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How Do Kalman Filters Guide Missiles?
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Best way to kill/repel cockroaches?
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What's the difference between regular math and college math?
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Attracting Him: Tips to Make Him Ask You Out
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Cops stun gun father trying to save son
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Is Ancient Aliens the Funniest Show on the History Channel?
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A lot of things in a nutshell type of book
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What's your worst fear in maths-heavy exams?
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What happens to my Canadian citizenship if I move to the US?
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Run so fast that you'd run over your back?
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Is country-scale corruption possible without a big government?
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Which Strategies Survive Iterative Deletion in Game Theory?
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I know it wasn't ET. What did I see?
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MHB Experiencing Frustration with R Programming Language
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Mars One Nonsense: R&D, 10 Years, Unmanned Test in 3 Years?
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Why math and science seem more challenging?
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Is integration tiresome for you too?
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News Could the LAX Shooting Have Been Prevented?
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Photo Contest - Things That Make You Happy (10/28-11/1)
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Do You Ever Feel Intimidated by Historical Geniuses?
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What do you use wolfram mathamatica for?
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Is physics the right major for me?
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What's Your IQ on PFS? Are You Above Average?
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Is Your Thesis Workflow on Protein Folding and Disease on the Right Track?
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Law Salary Limits: Impact on Capitalism & Poverty?
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How Do You Engage with People Who Deny Scientific Theories?
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Ready to Play? Photo Association Game
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What Are Some Good Sites for Solving Math/Physics Problems by Hand?
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Why Don't Adults Watch Cartoons?
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How Can You Effectively Study at Home?
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News Will the House Funding Bill Ignite a Government Shutdown?
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What can I do to overcome my fear of giving talks?
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Review My Valkyria Chronicles Fanart - #1 Isara Gunther, #2 Edelweiss
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Cool Beer in 45 Seconds - Reverse Microwave
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Post Your Futuristic Weapon - Got an Awesome Picture?
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Decreasing standard of Science Channels.
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Should I Drop Spanish 101 Despite My Challenges and VA Benefits?
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All Science Subjects: How Much Can You Learn?
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MHB How did you achieve a score of nearly 2000 in the helicopter game?
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Do you think that Grassmann used to smoke grass?
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Are you optimistic or pessimistic about the US
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Photo Contest - What's In Your Wallet? (10/19-10/25)
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Should I Do Physics At University?
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Is Math Just Another Language Used in Science?
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YouTube, breeding crackpots since February 2005
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Question in style for publication
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Public Speaking Tips for Yo-Yo Physics
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Managing Mental Health at University: Coping with Stress and Overwhelm
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Do Non-Physicists Understand the Concept of Determinism in Debates?
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News Gay marriage nearly legalised in NZ
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Can silence truly quiet the mind?
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Neverwet: Amazed by Its Effectiveness
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What is the Best Saxophone Song?
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Who Will Win the 2013 Nobel Prize in Chemistry and Physics?
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What's the Real Difference Between 'Science' and 'Crackpottery'?
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Hi there, just registered and desperate to learn physics/mathematics
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Who else uses good pens and pencils to do their work?
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Can Madness Foster Genius?
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Fruit Loops Complaint: "Build Up of Ingredients
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Best way to learn - use the solution manual often or not?
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What Is the Most Illogical Question You Can Think Of?
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Light Intoxication for Enhanced Creativity in Math?
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Evolutionary explanation for altruism to unrelated persons?
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How long does it take to make homework that comes out even, when there
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