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Did Hebrew almost become the official U.S. language?
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Could a member of an extraterrestrial species be U.S. president?
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What’s the latest on peak oil?
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Riddle: The 3 guys, the bellhop, and the missing buck
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Is a "chicken gun" used to test jet engines?
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Can a piece of paper be folded in half no more than seven times?
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If you flex your muscle when a mosquito bites you, will it swell up and explode?
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Are women better at multitasking than men?
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Why are rainbows curved?
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How many kids are found as a result of missing-child posters?
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How does the Queen answer the phone?
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What happens during cremation?
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Are vampires susceptible to blood-borne diseases?
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Why does the bowl of a spoon turn my reflection upside down?
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Why can't we use a giant magnifying glass to convert salt water to fresh water?
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During a physical, why does the doctor tap your knee with a hammer?
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Are thunderstorms really dangerous?
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Why doesn’t the President freeze gas prices?
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What does it mean when "X percent chance of rain" is predicted?
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Where do chain restaurants get their antiques?
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