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Why “meth-”, “eth-”, “prop-”, when there is “uni-”,“di-”,“tri-”?

meaning etymology asked Jun 3 '11 at 9:59

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Can we have a bounty remark?

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Shouldn't the new “Marshall” badge be spelt “Marshal” instead?

discussion status-completed badges spelling asked Aug 22 '11 at 10:59

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What makes “like” and “so” popular?

word-usage conversation speech filler-words asked May 10 '11 at 11:55

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Do teddy bears help people go to sleep better?

psychology sleep parenting asked Jun 5 '11 at 21:06

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Are women's hands colder, and their hearts warmer?

biology gender physiology asked Jun 1 '11 at 7:37

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What's the origin of “yo”?

etymology slang asked Sep 2 '11 at 6:46

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Will getting your feet wet make you sick?

medical-science physiology asked May 27 '11 at 7:20

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Can we smell coming rain?

weather asked May 12 '11 at 11:14

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14 votes

Is fasting healthy?

medical-science biology fasting asked Jun 3 '11 at 23:04

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