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Italian seismologists convicted of multiple manslaughter.
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Meaning of life (when you're 24 and fresh out of university)
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How can you prove or disprove a theory in physics
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What approach should be taken to solve these two questions?
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Chromosome Count Proves Evolution is Wrong
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Should We Take a Poll? - Get Feedback Now
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So, to answer your question, no, professionals do not do drugs.
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What Does Working in Industry Really Mean?
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Why do humans search for religion and higher truth?
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Microeconomics: What is the socially optimum price?
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The line between insane conspiracy theories and credible human rights violatio
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Did Hitler Really Commit Suicide?
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Scottish Humor: A Collection of Jokes
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Is Anything in the Universe Truly Random?
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Has prohibition ever been successful?
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