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Why does Newton's Third Law actually work?
Jul 25, 2017
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Why are the windows of bridges of ships always inclined?
Jan 8, 2017
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Does a particle exert force on itself?
May 5, 2019
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Do identical starting conditions always lead to identical outcomes?
Oct 8, 2017
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Will a bathtub full of water weigh more if I add something that floats in the water?
Jul 29, 2016
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What is the reason that Quantum Mechanics is random?
Jun 18, 2020
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The Science of Tearing Paper-bag Handles
Mar 15, 2017
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Newton's 3rd law... hitting drywall (which I break) vs hitting a brick (which breaks me)?
Jul 26, 2016
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If atoms are mostly vacuum, why are things so rigid around us?
Jun 6, 2019
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What happens if a slow train hits you?
Feb 28, 2024

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What's the smallest change to physics required to allow magic?
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You can control a Demon by knowing its True Name, but why?
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Is it ok to use meta-programming even though not all of my colleagues understand it?
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What would happen if an alien race gave us a computer capable of 2^256 calculations per second?
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Is it possible to make an alloy that melts at low temperatures and solidifies at high temperatures?