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Let's compare two theories. One is Newton's gravity, the other Luminiferous Aether. When Einstein's theory of relativity arrived, Newton's G

Reading a Reddit thread about the experiences of people who woke up after a long coma, got me thinking. If something similar happens to me,

Serious question. No single human being can build a nuclear reactor, land on the moon or calculate pi to the billionth digit, but humanity c

Excuse the horrible terribad pun...   An evil Omega has locked you in a box. Inside, there is a bomb and a button. Omega informs you tha