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Was Sputnik the first man-made object in space?

Is there “zero-gravity” in space?

Is there “zero-gravity” in space?

What’s the difference between a meteor and an asteroid?

What’s the difference between a meteor and an asteroid?

How many senses do humans have?

How many senses do humans have?

Which came first, flammable or inflammable?

Which came first, flammable or inflammable?

What connects Stanley Kubrick, JRR Tolkien, and The Beatles?

Why is the same side of the moon always facing earth?

Why is the same side of the moon always facing earth?

What average speed is required in order to go Around the World in 80 Days?

What average speed is required in order to go Around the World in 80 Days?

Which way do helicopter blades rotate?

Which way do helicopter blades rotate?

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Which planet was originally known as “George”?

Why did Gene Roddenberry write lyrics to the Star Trek theme then not use them?

Why did Gene Roddenberry write lyrics to the Star Trek theme then not use them?

How ‘deep’ is 20,000 leagues?

How ‘deep’ is 20,000 leagues?

Why “polka” dots?

Why “polka” dots?