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"Idyllic Waterfall - Source de la Loue, France."

How and where was water first created?

Water in the universe originated in clouds of gas after oxygen emerged from dying stars, say our readers

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Do any other animals have a sense of humour?

A senior black couple playing outdoors with their two dachshunds

Why do I love my dog when there are no evolutionary benefits? (Part 2)

Saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) swimming at water surface, split-level, New Guinea, Indo-pacific

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MTETTE A children's playground in Paris, France

What makes the slipperiness of slides vary so much from day to day?

B43AH9 Copper saucepan with steam

Taking near-boiling water off the hob immediately creates steam. Why?

E6BAMW Green peas

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Why are there more consonants than vowels in alphabetic languages?

Mandatory Credit: Photo by FLPA/Shutterstock (9110614a) Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) adult female, breeding plumage, perched on moss covered branch, calling, Suffolk, England, May Nature

Why do wagtails constantly wag their tails?

Young women swim breaststroke, wearing swimming caps and goggles.

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Which is the most efficient swim stroke? And at what height do navigation compasses stop working?

Does belief confer an evolutionary advantage?

Does Earth鈥檚 magnetic field affect the weather?

Do any other animals have an awareness of their mortality? (Part 2)

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