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The highest peaks in each of the five countries of the British Isles are all within around 15 kilometres of the coast. Is there any geological reason why they are all so close to the sea?

Damian Rodgers, North Muskham, Nottinghamshire, UK

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What stops us from processing weeds into tasty and edible food?

Tony Quigley, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, UK

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