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What were the machines really doing with humans in the Matrix? [closed]
Awarded May 11, 2021 at 19:36
If the North and South Poles' ice melted instantly, what would be the effect on humans and other animals?
Awarded May 6, 2021 at 20:17
Shield only combat
Awarded Apr 24, 2021 at 23:40
What's the largest body in the solar system that you could destroy without endangering humanity?
Awarded Apr 20, 2021 at 16:47
What types of musical instruments would develop underwater?
Awarded Apr 13, 2021 at 6:35
Creating a realistic world map - Countries Borders
Awarded Apr 12, 2021 at 17:55
An environment where round beds are easier to build than rectangular
Awarded Apr 6, 2021 at 15:55
How can I preseve a small sample of blood for centuries?
Awarded Apr 5, 2021 at 2:21
What happens if money vanishes if not spent?
Awarded Apr 4, 2021 at 20:32
Could we reach the earth's core using today's nuclear arsenal?
Awarded Apr 3, 2021 at 1:01
In a fantasy world where physical training has no hard limit, why isn't everyone a superhuman?
Awarded Apr 2, 2021 at 9:30
Making Gunpowder out of Corpses
Awarded Mar 24, 2021 at 16:20
Why haven't we built city-grade domes to protect and control the environment?
Awarded Mar 15, 2021 at 16:05
How long could a human survive completely without the immune system?
Awarded Mar 13, 2021 at 2:04
Plausibility of the Japanese Nekomimi
Awarded Mar 12, 2021 at 18:20
How could a lost time traveller quickly and quietly determine they've arrived in 500 BC France?
Awarded Mar 11, 2021 at 4:08
What would a steam locomotive look like if steam power became yet again the main type used in rail transportation?
Awarded Mar 11, 2021 at 1:26
A chemical other than alcohol that lowers inhibitions
Awarded Mar 10, 2021 at 8:10
How long will technology (satellites, GPS, Cell Phone) still work after civilization is destroyed?
Awarded Mar 4, 2021 at 5:58
What would a 1.5 km wide, 20 km tall spire look like?
Awarded Mar 3, 2021 at 23:55
Can lava still be red hot liquid underwater?
Awarded Mar 1, 2021 at 1:25
How would Muslims adapt to follow their prayer rituals in the loss of Earth?
Awarded Feb 25, 2021 at 21:18
A list of worldbuilding resources
Awarded Feb 25, 2021 at 18:57
If rain magically started falling over the Sahara, what would happen?
Awarded Feb 24, 2021 at 19:25
Spaceship design and modelling tools
Awarded Feb 19, 2021 at 23:42
Can airborne floating/flying islands be scientifically possible?
Awarded Feb 19, 2021 at 22:42
How extensive could a habitable twilight zone be on a tidally locked planet?
Awarded Feb 19, 2021 at 13:45
What’s so special about virgins’ blood? [closed]
Awarded Feb 15, 2021 at 14:26
How well would chains do as a weapon?
Awarded Jan 31, 2021 at 16:12
Medieval ways to tell time, without a sun or stars
Awarded Jan 30, 2021 at 22:41
How (un)likely is a split of one major river into two others?
Awarded Jan 30, 2021 at 18:20
How long can a medieval siege last?
Awarded Jan 28, 2021 at 23:10
How long does it take to build a city? [closed]
Awarded Jan 24, 2021 at 11:16
What would be the most effective melee weapon against heavily armored opponent?
Awarded Jan 20, 2021 at 11:03
How can a group of immortals hide in a modern society with extensive record-keeping? [duplicate]
Awarded Jan 14, 2021 at 5:27
A radar-invisible stealth car?
Awarded Jan 13, 2021 at 7:21
What does Earth have to offer for an alien civilization
Awarded Jan 11, 2021 at 21:32
Anyone know of a good software for making a galaxy map?
Awarded Dec 27, 2020 at 17:41
Poison that disappears after it kills [duplicate]
Awarded Dec 23, 2020 at 11:20
What kind of a unit/army would prefer fighting from a low ground position?
Awarded Dec 23, 2020 at 2:22
How many elements are there, such as the classic fire, water, air, and earth? [closed]
Awarded Dec 20, 2020 at 19:25
Could dinosaurs breathe modern air?
Awarded Dec 15, 2020 at 22:41
How can humans coexist with an intelligent carnivorous species?
Awarded Dec 11, 2020 at 20:02
Star System/Galactic Map Creator?
Awarded Dec 10, 2020 at 13:51
Would a telescoping sword be plausible?
Awarded Dec 5, 2020 at 6:49
What all stops working when I pause time?
Awarded Dec 1, 2020 at 1:04
Could a space-dwelling creature survive solely off of sunlight?
Awarded Nov 29, 2020 at 14:45
Assassin's bullet with mercury
Awarded Nov 28, 2020 at 3:03
Would life expectancy increase if we replaced healthy organs with artificial ones?
Awarded Nov 19, 2020 at 12:52
How would multi-race humanoid evolution happen?
Awarded Nov 16, 2020 at 0:41
Multiple "keys," multiple "doors". Any "key" fits any "door" but a "key" can only be used once. How could such mechanic be described lore-wise?
Awarded Nov 13, 2020 at 5:40
What early middle ages weapons would suit an extremely strong child?
Awarded Nov 12, 2020 at 23:12
Elf-like race: What could prevent overpopulation?
Awarded Nov 9, 2020 at 0:06
Why can't modern fighter aircraft shoot down second world war bombers?
Awarded Nov 8, 2020 at 12:03
Distinguishing gluttony, greed and lust in their modern connotations? [closed]
Awarded Nov 8, 2020 at 11:31
How small could an animal be before it is consciously aware of the effects of quantum mechanics?
Awarded Oct 27, 2020 at 15:26
Why is this creature afraid of water but not of body or plant fluids?
Awarded Oct 21, 2020 at 14:41
Can I use a trebuchet to launch satellites into space from a lunar colony?
Awarded Oct 20, 2020 at 5:27
Hard Sci-fi energy shields
Awarded Oct 11, 2020 at 1:56
How can medieval knights protect themselves against modern guns?
Awarded Oct 10, 2020 at 7:32
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