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distances between communities/cultures in fantasy world, approximate to 12th - 13th century

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Why can an interstellar ship only carry 8 people?

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How accurately can Nuclear Missiles be tracked?

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How fast would a gas giant, or very close moon, need to orbit to maintain distance?

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Feasibility of a tree with a circulatory system

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Will be situ electronics production in zero or low gravity possible and how soon?

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How might a Dark Lord quickly overhaul a civilization?

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Why would humans be the dominant species?

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How might a sea wyvern adapt its flame breath?

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