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Welcome Matthew! 14 Yr Old Theor. Physicist w/ Asperger's
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Photo Contest - Larger Than A House (8/17 - 8/23)
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What's the Best Surface for Dancing the 1920's Charleston?
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Recently joined a free online chess website
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What Makes a Great Writer? Examining William Shakespeare
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Can You Truly Multitask?
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Why fewer women in the realm of science and engineering?
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Mathematical Applications in Retail Operations
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New view on Neanderthals and tool use
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Josephus Testimonium: Historical Evidence of Jesus' Existence?
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90 yr old Returns to France to fish
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Need help finding comic about refuting belief in gravity etc.
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DCMA removed youtube video, but wasn't in complaint
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What social media sites do you use?
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Can Relativity and Quantum Theory be Applied to Infinity?
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Dentist Recommended MYNTZ Brand Mints
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Why did the ISS cost so much money?
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News ME Governor says Obama hates white people
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Can Enhancing Thinking Skills Boost Problem-Solving Abilities?
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Orientation Week: Worth It? Reasons for Not Attending
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MHB What exactly do you call Real Analysis?
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I need something to read for vacations
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What are the saddest songs you've heard?
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Is it possible to completely change your identity and start a new life?
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Are Watches Making a Comeback on University Campuses?
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Oldest Living Person Ever Documented
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Is Money the Key to Website Success?
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Why Are My Favorite Emoticons Missing?
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How do I get rid of Palmetto Bugs in my wooded apartment complex?
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Which is more effective: Evaporative Cooler or A/C?
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Visualisation of every paper on the arXiv
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German vs Japanese Industry: Which Country Reigns Supreme in Heavy Industries?
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Photo Contest - Annoyingly Irritating (8/10-8/16)
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ER Patients talk to people in white coats
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Extent of human radio broadcasts photo
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Is Having Close Friends Necessary for Happiness?
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Is the Totalitarian Principle Essential for Grasping Infinite Potential?
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News We have to kill them to save them.
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Mind boggled in regards to how S.A.T correlates with intelligence
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This is a longshot but Mark from the website markknowsnothing.com?
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What Are the Most Unusual Jobs People Have Worked?
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MHB What are some popular TV shows recommended by a scientist?
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Promoting Women in Science great, but what about the actual science?
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Just curious if the site uses tex
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MHB Check out the Perseid meteor shower....
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Battle of Gettysburg, 150 years ago
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Who is Celebrating Their 126th Birthday Today in the World of Physics?
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Are research papers published by universities in china available to us
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Can Opposites Really Attract in Relationships?
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I'm a Portuguese physics student willing to know people like me
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Why Are There So Few Women in Science?
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What Are the Boundaries of Philosophy and Its Relation to Science?
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Is Forgetting Names and Quotes a Sign of Poor General Knowledge?
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What's your favorite movie ending of all time? With a TWIST
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News Trying to use less gas? There's a tax for that.
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Roommate Issues: Resolving Conflict & Avoiding Disturbance
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How smart were mathematicians in high school?
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Can You Rap Your Way Through Physics?
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Photo Contest - This Is Where I Live (8/3-8/9)
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News The President's Power to Initiate War: A Historical Perspective
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Plantur 39 - to stop menopausal hair loss?
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Am I the only one who finds this absolutely hilarious
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My daughter's 4th Dan Black Belt test
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Exploring the Unknown: The Fear and Fascination of Scientific Discoveries
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Bad Parenting Effects: Impact on Psychology & Future
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Fun base 10 application (Grocery Woes)
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What is the Best Filler Material for Pillows?
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News Help find the script of a short video about Curiosity
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Can't wait for my first Arduino meeting tomorrow?
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Quizzing Basics: Tests, Skills, & More
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MHB Trick Questions - 9: How Many Rungs and Pages Does the Bookworm Eat?
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Why Choose PF? Hear From Our Community
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Solve the IQ Puzzle: 4 Left, 3 Right - Which Matches?
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A part of the sun broke off and is headed our way
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Is Our Sense of Free Will Merely Illusory?
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Does coffee help your scientific learning?
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How Things Are Made: Learn the Process from Raw Materials to Factory
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How Does Starting at University of Arizona Shape a New Student's Future?
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Feynman's Best Science Quotes on Matter, Energy, & Life
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What Are Common Misconceptions About Mathematicians and Physicists?
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Can Passing a College Math Class Be Achieved with Help and Patience?
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News Washington Post Sold to Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos
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I feel like my passion for science is gone. IDK how to get it back.
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Never really thought this deeply about PI before
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What Would Be the Perfect Last Meal for Immortality?
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News Pitch Drop Experiment: Finally Captured on Camera!
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Is Gaming Good or Bad for Brain Development?
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Can Your Dessert Photo Win the Contest?
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Why do some still type Gauß for Gauss?
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Hi, I'm Adrian - A UK Student Studying for Advanced Levels!
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What Are Your Other Passions Besides Science and Mathematics?
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Do you use encryption? According to NSA = Potential Terrorist
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Is it just practice? Or am I understanding it now?
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James Baldwin's father/mental illness
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Is it ok to commit fraud if it's widespread?
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Scientific knowledge dependency graph
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Average IQ of professional physicists/mathematicians?
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Remembering Some Dreams and Not Others
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Did I Accidentally Cause Harm to a Fox While Driving?
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Do you believe corporal punishment is effective with children?
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