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Is it possible for a tennis ball that is "heavy" with topspin--like those hit by Rafael Nadal--to increase its forward velocity after it hits the ground?
I understand that in the case of reptiles, gender is determined by temperature. How does this work with respect to X and Y chromosomes? Does temperature change Xs to Ys and/or vice versa?
To what degree is a person's body weight affected by the ambient temperature and humidity? Do we conserve or release water as the climate changes?
What is the latest theory of why humans lost their body hair? Why are we the only hairless primate?
How does catnip work its magic on cats?
Does the length of a baseball player's arm affect the distance of his throw? If so, how?
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fell, how did it get up, given its tiny arms and low center of gravity?
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Does sleeping after a meal lead to weight gain?
What is junk DNA, and what is it worth?
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How much of human height is genetic and how much is due to nutrition?
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How do researchers trace mitochondrial DNA over centuries?
How are seashells created? Or any other shell, such as a snail's or a turtle's?
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