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Â鶹´«Ã½'s popular Last Word series gives readers the opportunity to answer each other's questions about everyday science phenomena, from the shape of scones to the evolutionary history of toenails. To answer a question or ask a new one, email lastword@newscientist.com

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In water sports, should fingers be pressed together to increase drag?

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This week’s new questions

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What has been the most successful animal ever?

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Issue no. 3412 published 12 November 2022

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