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I'm turning stupid because I have a boyfriend?
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Argument from ignorance in the legal system
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Why Does Orchestra Have a Conductor?
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PF PHOTO CONTEST - Around the house (Aug 29-Sep 5)
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Onion now a reputable news source?
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Can Saying Fish Instead of Cheese Make Kids Healthier?
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What do human beings do when they communicate?
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Is Circular Reasoning or Undefined Terms Better for Axiomatic Foundations?
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VOTE PF PHOTO CONTEST - Summer holidays
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Calming Teas: Find a Relaxing Tea for Stress
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What is the meaning of philosophy?
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People of Walmart the funniest site in a long time
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Fire threatens Mount Wilson Observatory & LA TV/Radio Stations
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Explore Shrines & Crosses of Poland
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Is Any Question Truly Unanswerable?
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Are there any walk-in options at Sonic Drive Thru?
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What to do about someone who litters?
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The USPTO really will patent absolutely anything
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This is so wrong And just a little bit funny
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News Russia Attacks Poland: Putin's Speech and Secret Materials
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News Is economic collapse in the United States imminent?
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Is Constructivism a Valid Perspective or Just Nonsense?
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Real Wages: 30 Years of Stagnation and Decline
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Laugh Out Loud at These Comments: Donald Duck Impersonator & More!
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The future of retail - Inventory on demand?
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What is the Difference Between Objective and Subjective Truth?
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Is Knowing the Truth Necessary for a Good Life?
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11 year old kills fathers girlfriend 8 months pregnant
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News Big Business and its penchant for mindless drones
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News Who Were the High-Profile Figures Sibel Edmonds Named in Her Deposition?
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PF PHOTO CONTEST - Summer Holidays (aug 22-28)
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Dog Swim Day at Seacrest Pool in Arvada
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Game of Bridge: Easily Finish Dealing Cards After Interruption
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Strategies for Improving Memory: The Power of Association Games
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Calculating the Half Life of Awareness
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'Moon rock' in Dutch museum is just petrified wood
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Dear University of Maryland Family
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Unexpected Scientists: Famous People with Science Backgrounds
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Being proud of your heritage/culture?
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Why Did Microsoft Alter a Man's Race in Their Polish Ad?
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Bad Evening: Dealing With Car Accident Aftermath
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My Trip to Mozambique: Photos from Mangunde Mission & Buzi River Crossing
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News Pelosi was particularly harsh in describing the CIA
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Psychological research on the causes of happiness
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Is Money the Key to True Happiness?
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Professors suspected of Ph.D. bribes
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News What is the Controversy Surrounding the Obama-Joker Face Meme?
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The Key to Happiness: Share Your Opinion
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The Future of Capitalism: FT Series & Rethinking Wealth of Nations
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I should have gone to culinary school
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Why is the clock on Miss City Hall so ugly?
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Cognitive Science: Questions for Majors & Experts
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Economic question based on billionaire's
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Sociology Question about functionalism/conflict theory
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Which Is the Best Option for My $2500 Savings as a High School Senior?
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How Successful are US Treasury Auctions
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Anyone know any good introductory philosophy books?
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What the &#@*$ were you thinking?
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How long will people continue to talk about Michael Jackson?
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Why is it so taboo to lend money to friends and family?
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Which Industry Will Be Next Big Thing Just Like Silicon Valley Boom In 90's?
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What made Robert Novak such a polarizing figure in Washington politics?
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News Cap & Trade and the Tragedy of the Commons
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News Guy carries firearm while attending town hall meeting
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Taste the Unusual: Weird Food Combinations
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Why do some atheists choose not to kill creatures?
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Is The Hurt Locker the Most Realistic War Film Ever Made?
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Whats the difference between empiricism & mechanistic materialism
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How to cash in on the renewable energy boom
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Common Ethics: A Natural Phenomenon
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Age of Consciousness: The Future of Sentient Life
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Sir William Blake’s Auguries of Innocence
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PF PHOTO CONTEST - Make me smile (aug 8-15)
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Is a PhD in Nursing Higher than a Doctor?
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Do rich people have more friends?
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Could Staying After the Police Arrive Lead to Conviction?
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How Did a Conductor Rescue a British Couple's Wedding?
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