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Plants wither away when neglected. Can they also feel pain?

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Why is tea more likely than coffee to leave a stain in a mug?

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Why is tea more likely than coffee to leave a stain in a mug?

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This week’s new questions

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What happens to our electronic cloud records when we die? Part 2

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Issue no. 3537 published 5 April 2025

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