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Why are so many prison inmates in America gay?
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Why there should be a license required to breed.
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Is the Universe Predetermined or Governed by Uncertainty?
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Is Xkcd the Ultimate Webcomic for Science Lovers?
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Michael Jordon- the most overrated basketball player of all time
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Did Intellectuals of the 20th Century Undermine Emotion?
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News Why are people so trusting of the government?
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What is the 15min Speed IQ Test and How Accurate is It?
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You think the internet will have a Golden age era
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Child molester avoids prison because he is short
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Hyphenated Last Names: Where Does it End?
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Bradford Police Investigate "Fake £50 Note"
  • wolram
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Which Sentences Are Lying About Exclamation Marks?
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Objects and distinction is object vs subject incoherent?
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How much would a used single wide mobile home cost in a very rural area?
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Can a small fairy be serious and smart?
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News Gusher of Lies: The Dangerous Delusions of Energy Independence
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John Lennon's killer denied parole for 5th time
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Will we ever truly know the nature of the universe?
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What Job Would Let You Explore the World Through Different Cultures?
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$300 for a gold medal and no monetary compensation
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Which Ideology Poses a Greater Threat to Science?
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News What were the consequences of John McCain's affair on his political career?
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Normal Science is Lamp-Post Science
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What Does the Future Hold for Humanity?
  • Übermensch
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Intelligence Amplification and Society
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How can positive energy impact our well-being?
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Uncovering the Meaning of "Decoy" in Bidding
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Where Can I Watch the Beijing Olympic Opening Ceremony Online?
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Did Revolutionary Leaders Betray Their Causes for Personal Gain?
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Are All Cranks Male? | Unification Theories
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Is there really a universal constant?
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Olympic Opening Parade of Nations
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News What is the potential impact of internet censorship on our society?
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Is Bobby Flay's Restaurant Revamp a Flop Compared to Gordon Ramsay's Shows?
  • Evo
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When a new house is built in a rural area not in a neighborhood
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News Liberal Fascism by Jonah Goldberg: A Comparative Analysis
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News Should the government bail out GM?
  • sketchtrack
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News Why Are Beijing Residents Protesting Olympic-Related Evictions?
  • humanino
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Quality Clothes: Ralph Lauren & 501 Jeans UK/USA Availability
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News Was George W. Bush's Response to 9/11 Justified?
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What is Greed and How Does it Affect Society?
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News Terrorism & WMD: How Worried Should We Be?
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Guns and Aggression: Discussing the Legality of Carrying Lethal Weapons
  • Andre
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Is the Unification of Sciences Possible?
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News Is Obama too thin to win the presidency?
  • fourier jr
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Jenna Bush not a committed Republican
  • Ivan Seeking
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Plastic Bag Recycling: Costs, Disposal & Pollution
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Sisterhood Meeting in Las Vegas: Wave Pool & Mamma Mia!
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Announcement on Mars forthcoming.
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Mythbusters Comic: "Finally, Somebody Who Says it Well
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Maximizing Production and Consumption
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Is It a Turtle or a Monster? The Mystery Unfolds
  • Greg Bernhardt
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How does one find the property tax rate for a certain area?
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Are You Offended by the Idea of Going to College to Be "Educated"?
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News Obama's Global Tax Proposal $845 billion
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DEA Raids Culver City Dispensary - Unclear Legal Boundaries
  • OAQfirst
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Can There Be a True Theory of Everything?
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What do you think of psychologists?
  • Lisa!
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Where to buy almdudler in the states?
  • Greg Bernhardt
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Where do you get your daily news?
  • Mephisto
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News Will the Boston Red Sox Regret Trading Away a Hall of Famer?
  • Jordan Joab
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News Is the US in Support of the International Criminal Court? Seeking a Citation
  • humanino
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News So what exactly was discussed during the House of Reps secret session?
  • gravenewworld
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How do metaphors shape our understanding of reality?
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Artifacts Have Replaced Tigers and Bears
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News Vincent Bugliosi gets the Chomsky treatment
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News Does Offshore Drilling Impact Gas Prices as Claimed by McCain?
  • Ivan Seeking
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Pantheistic solipsism vs. Many World's Approach?
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How long have fans been waiting for the Tron 2 preview?
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Is nonconformity a sign of immaturity?
  • stickythighs
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The Honour System: What Happened & Why?
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News Justice Dept politicized hiring process
  • fourier jr
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Heights and weights of professional athletes
  • stickythighs
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Will we ever truly learn from our mistakes as a society?
  • Holocene
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News Can Wealthy Politicians Truly Represent Ordinary People?
  • thomasxc
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What is the Latest Adventure of FranzBear and Uncle Artman?
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The Question of Global Warming - Freeman Dyson
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News Who Will Win the 2008 US Presidential Election?
  • BobG
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Why aren't children accessing this site?
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The rise and fall of evidence-based natural philosophy.
  • oldman
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What is the Controversy Surrounding IQ Tests in the PF Community?
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The Unsolvable Paradox: Unstoppable v. Immovable
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Is Randomness Just a Misinterpretation of Complexity?
  • spiffomatic64
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Why isn't spamming illegal globally?
  • jostpuur
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Saving Grace TV Series: A Holly Hunter Show
  • larkspur
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News Examining the Use of Capital Punishment in Iran: A Critical Analysis
  • humanino
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X-Files Movie "I Want to Believe": Reviews & Showtimes
  • Evo
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So basically you need to see the new Batman movie like RIGHT NOW
  • gravenewworld
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Big Bang: Is Determinism Possible Beyond It?
  • Holocene
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Challenges Faced by Extremely Short Individuals: Discrimination and Hardships
  • stickythighs
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Jocks in High School end up work menial jobs?
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News How Can We Improve Mass Transit to Reduce Dependence on Cars?
  • futurebird
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Is Reading Better Than Watching TV?
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Inner Battles: Arguing with Yourself & Tips to Balance
  • wolram
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Large groups of teens hanging out in downtown areas of cities
  • stickythighs
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What would you put in a survival guide for the end of the world?
  • sdobbers
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California uses more gasoline than India or China
  • siddharth
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Can You Decode This IQ Test Pattern Challenge?
  • Fanaticus
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