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Everything alive in the world dies this instant. Without bacteria to decompose anything, what happens to the remains? What does this look like?

answered Apr 19, 2018 at 13:07

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How can you weaponize a thermos?

answered Nov 20, 2019 at 20:50

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Explanation as to why Male/Female Wizards have sexy bodies

answered Jul 20, 2018 at 1:18

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How can waste from the body be removed without being expelled from the anus?

answered Sep 10, 2018 at 13:25

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Why is dwarfism considered an advantage for jobs in space?

answered Dec 6, 2019 at 23:39

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How Long Could an "Eternal" Fire Last?

answered Jul 26, 2017 at 18:30

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In a fantasy world where physical training has no hard limit, why isn't everyone a superhuman?

answered Aug 10, 2017 at 23:41

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Is there an evolutionary advantage to having two heads?

answered May 27, 2019 at 0:19

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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?

answered Nov 7, 2018 at 20:20

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What could be the right powersource for 15 seconds lifespan disposable giant chainsaw?

answered Apr 9, 2019 at 11:02

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What could prevent players from leaving an island?

answered Aug 5, 2019 at 12:52

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Galactic Law Enforcement - Handcuff Alternatives

answered May 30, 2018 at 1:19

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How do I begin to explain that my orcs may survive by eating soil?

answered Aug 8, 2017 at 4:01

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Help! Mage stuck inside a wall!

answered Mar 15, 2021 at 23:00

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How could elves survive without any fat cell in their body?

answered Oct 31, 2018 at 13:28

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How can I ensure my Evil Tower is always stormy?

answered Sep 24, 2018 at 20:46

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How would a female immortal be able to hide while keeping their name down the centuries?

answered Aug 8, 2021 at 17:19

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How could medieval ships protect themselves from giant mermaids?

answered Mar 29, 2021 at 23:11

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What sort of world would help prevent an intelligent species from discovering evolution?

answered Dec 22, 2019 at 21:34

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Cyclops - depth perception issues

answered Jul 17, 2017 at 0:39

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An environment where round beds are easier to build than rectangular

answered Apr 20, 2017 at 22:21

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How could a 6-way, zero-G, space constrained, 3D, flying car intersection work?

answered Dec 13, 2020 at 21:29

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What early middle ages weapons would suit an extremely strong child?

answered Feb 16, 2020 at 23:29

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Are dead worlds a good galactic barrier?

answered Oct 8, 2019 at 18:16

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Why would an invisible personal shield be necessary?

answered Jul 30, 2019 at 14:31

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Could Cobalt bind to nitrogen the same way iron would to oxygen in an alien respiratory system?

answered Aug 6, 2018 at 2:04

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Despite slain monsters continually yielding gold coins, why does gold's trading value seem to remain constant over the years?

answered Aug 9, 2020 at 4:22

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Punishment in pacifist society

answered Sep 1, 2019 at 17:35

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What sort of armor would a bounty hunter wear in the medieval age?

answered Jan 6, 2019 at 20:29

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How could mushroom/fungi forests be possible?

answered Oct 16, 2017 at 0:14

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Everything alive in the world dies this instant. Without bacteria to decompose anything, what happens to the remains? What does this look like?

How can you weaponize a thermos?

Explanation as to why Male/Female Wizards have sexy bodies

How can waste from the body be removed without being expelled from the anus?

Why is dwarfism considered an advantage for jobs in space?

How Long Could an "Eternal" Fire Last?

In a fantasy world where physical training has no hard limit, why isn't everyone a superhuman?

Is there an evolutionary advantage to having two heads?

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?

What could be the right powersource for 15 seconds lifespan disposable giant chainsaw?

What could prevent players from leaving an island?

Galactic Law Enforcement - Handcuff Alternatives

How do I begin to explain that my orcs may survive by eating soil?

Help! Mage stuck inside a wall!

How could elves survive without any fat cell in their body?

How can I ensure my Evil Tower is always stormy?

How would a female immortal be able to hide while keeping their name down the centuries?

How could medieval ships protect themselves from giant mermaids?

What sort of world would help prevent an intelligent species from discovering evolution?

Cyclops - depth perception issues

An environment where round beds are easier to build than rectangular

How could a 6-way, zero-G, space constrained, 3D, flying car intersection work?

What early middle ages weapons would suit an extremely strong child?

Are dead worlds a good galactic barrier?

Why would an invisible personal shield be necessary?

Could Cobalt bind to nitrogen the same way iron would to oxygen in an alien respiratory system?

Despite slain monsters continually yielding gold coins, why does gold's trading value seem to remain constant over the years?

Punishment in pacifist society

What sort of armor would a bounty hunter wear in the medieval age?

How could mushroom/fungi forests be possible?