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How would prehistoric people have cut their toenails? Emiel de Lange, Berkel-Enschot, The Netherlands

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How would prehistoric people have cut their toenails?

Emiel de Lange, Berkel-Enschot, The Netherlands

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If the substance that the moon is made of was instantaneously changed to green cheese, what would the consequences be?

Richard Walker, Royston, Hertfordshire, UK

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