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Can Lingerie Contribute to Environmental Sustainability?
  • gravenewworld
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Some gas stations are charging extra if you pay with a credit card
  • edward
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Good Horror Films: A Search for Scares
  • wolram
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News Bush Administration Makes An End Run Around Congress
  • edward
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Universities nothing more than a business?
  • gravenewworld
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News Chicago Lifts Ban on Foie Gras Delicacy
  • Barfolumu
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Locovore: Eating Local in Almaden, San Jose, Santa Cruz, SFO
  • Ivan Seeking
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News Myanmar (Burma): Devastation from Cyclone Nargis
  • lisab
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News What did the average taxpayer's $13,112 go towards in 2007?
  • Ivan Seeking
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Fire at Delft University - No Casualties
  • Andre
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Productivity & Age: Evidence to Support Common Belief?
  • Defennder
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News Is Obama's Relationship with His Preacher Really a Threat to the USA?
  • Benzoate
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South African Spare Ribs: Get the Perfect Flavour!
  • _Muddy_
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My philosophy of learning is killing me
  • Jame
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News China down to 12 days worth of coal
  • rohanprabhu
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News The Netherlands and the EU - A Worthwhile Investment in Peace and Stability
  • vanesch
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News Poll: Is a Recession Worth it for Democrats?
  • russ_watters
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News Is Homeland Security Spoof or Serious Satire?
  • mgb_phys
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News Rice Shortage Felt Around The World
  • edward
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Is socialising good for an academic?
  • tgt
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News Is it time for a new economic system?
  • gravenewworld
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Timid Smart Person: Chances of idea acceptance?
  • LifeLongLearner
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The Phillies game isn't on local TV today, it's only on MLB tv.
  • russ_watters
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Casting Call: Outwit the Lady with the Twitching Eye
  • wolram
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Ruling Nations: Motivations Behind Those Who Govern
  • GCT
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Why do you still have a land-line?
  • sysreset
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The Power of Endless Time: What Does It Mean for Probability?
  • Fluxman
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Is Lack of Funding Threatening American Science's Global Competitiveness?
  • wolram
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Does Listening Mean Agreement or Mere Acknowledgment?
  • kmarinas86
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Is Your Bank Handing Out Counterfeit Money?
  • Poop-Loops
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What is the Perfect Question to Ask for a Life-Changing Answer?
  • Howers
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Why is coffee such a popular drink among scientists?
  • ehrenfest
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Argument for God: Does Nothingness Make Sense?
  • Holocene
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Idiot of the Month Club: Charles Ray Fuller Edition
  • russ_watters
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Anyone here ever watch arrested development?
  • DeadWolfe
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Think" vs "Believe": What's the Difference?
  • LightbulbSun
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Aqua Globes™: Self-Watering for Your Plants
  • Ivan Seeking
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Does Time Exist Without Perception or External Cues?
  • Phy6explorer
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News Bush stacked news media with military anlysists
  • edward
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News Bush's Spiritual Advisor Backs Obama
  • flowerthrower
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The Nature of Energy: A Philosophical Perspective
  • quantumcarl
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Skepticisms, beliefs and knowledge
  • djeitnstine
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Is there such thing as a truly selfless act?
  • Schrodinger's Dog
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Impossible Puzzle - South Park Guy
  • wolram
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Where can I find a free downloadable chess program?
  • _Mayday_
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News What is the economic impact of air safety regulations and liability limits?
  • wolram
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Brain vs Mind: Separating Facts from Fiction
  • octelcogopod
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Living with a 4-item Diet: Power Bars, Bagels, Tomato Juice, & Water
  • ehrenfest
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Strange Feeling: A Philosophical Mystery
  • Leaping antalope
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Should we have a freewill?(Anarchy)
  • Skhandelwal
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News Was Oprah right to preach about Obama's moral superiority?
  • fourier jr
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Is the Narrator of How It's Made Boring?
  • Pengwuino
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Flooding in Fredericton, New Brunswick
  • George Jones
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Would you dare to hike the death-defying Caminito del Rey?
  • robphy
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When Seagulls Go Bad: The Doritos Commercial That Never Was
  • Math Is Hard
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I just paid £70 to fill the car with fuel.
  • brewnog
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  • Poll Poll
Question for maths intensive people
  • tgt
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What are you going to do with your tax rebate check?
  • gravenewworld
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Is Our Search for Extraterrestrial Life Pointless?
  • waht
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Host the Perfect Cheese & Wine Party: Ideas for Cheeses, Wines & Biscuits
  • wolram
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Is Cutting Your Own Hair Always a Better Choice Than Visiting a Barber?
  • ehrenfest
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Is Human Nature Inherently Violent Without Societal Laws and Systems?
  • Eric DMC
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Would you consider yourself a determinist?
  • Mathos
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The Grim Future of Civilization: A Cynical Perspective
  • ehrenfest
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Why Do News Broadcasts Mix Up Arctic and Antarctic Wildlife?
  • turbo
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Checkers - rules when one player can't move?
  • GomezMan91
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I hope this is not too controversial.The more I learn about math and
  • ehrenfest
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What must be defined and what must be left to intuition?
  • Werg22
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Cheerleaders at cricket matches? Egad
  • jtbell
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Tax rebates to arrive earlier than expected
  • Evo
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Finding Good Coffee Beans Without Breaking the Bank
  • wolram
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Ownership and the means of production
  • honestrosewater
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Is Google Advertising Really Free?
  • ehrenfest
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Existence Without Mankind: Forum Discussion
  • ptalar
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News Olympic torch relay disruptions
  • fourier jr
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How Can White Be in Check and Down Several Pieces?
  • DaveC426913
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News Should Governments Bail Out Banks During Financial Crises?
  • Schrodinger's Dog
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Frying with Pots: Consequences & Advice
  • tgt
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News Is Time Magazine's Use of Iwo Jima Image for Global Warming Offensive?
  • B. Elliott
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About the meaning of words like is and are
  • oldman
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Why do people have such a strong dislike for SUVs?
  • Dagenais
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You young whippersnappers have the lamest sense of humour
  • DaveC426913
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News Did John McCain participate in political favors for land speculators?
  • edward
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Questioning the Value of Monthly Attendance Awards
  • Math Is Hard
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I Don't Waste Time Pondering Unanswerable Questions
  • Pagey
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What is the hilarious and clever joke in this viral video?
  • Cyrus
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News Positions & Agendas Supported in US - Get Informed
  • Ivan Seeking
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Need help Policy Number? Insurance
  • rocomath
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News Obama's Controversial Gesture Towards Clinton: A Political Analysis
  • chemisttree
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Why Is Time Bandits a Must-Watch for Sean Connery and George Harrison Fans?
  • Evo
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Museum Exhibit Closes: Memories and Reflections
  • wolram
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What is the Science Behind Identifying Objects?
  • wolram
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How will life in 2058 reshape our future?
  • Ivan Seeking
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Is Time Travel the Key to Understanding Determinism and the Future?
  • Solar Eclipse
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What Drives the Stylistic Differences in Swedish vs. US Armed Forces Ads?
  • EL
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Are Americans Truly 24/7? The Mystery of America's Sleeping Habits Revealed
  • wolram
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Who is Davit Jon and what awaits him at PF?
  • lubnadddd
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Excellent Quality Oils: Best Uncooked Options
  • tgt
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What Science Personalities Inspired You as a Kid?
  • glondor
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