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For questions that ask if a given concept is consistent, or being used consistently, in the context of the referenced world rules. Answers should say yes or no, with supporting info. This tag should not be used with the science-based, hard-science, or science-fiction tags. Comparisons to the real world should use the science-based tag. This tag may not be used alone. This tag may not be used with the science-fiction, science-based, or hard-science tags.

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Modified stem cells as a resuscitation serum after death by cyanide poisoning?

There is absolutely no way to resuscitate someone who has been dead for long without basically magic-level-tech. When a cell dies all the metabolic functions cease. They stop ion transport which alte …
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Using light as a barrier to block people without grilling them

Not with light pressure. You need 300 megawatts of radiation flux for each Newton of force on the object (equivalent to the force exerted by a ~100 gram weight). However, you can use microwaves as no …
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Why might the government keep the gold at Fort Knox, even though super-villains steal it all...

Because you have to store the gold somewhere. Storing it in any single alternate location would simply mean that becomes the target instead. Storing it in multiple locations means you have to protect …
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