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is obsidian purple?

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if the earth broke in two what would happen

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how do we blush

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what is climate change

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What do you mean by host “woman in stem” events?

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what challenge or question were you setting out to address when you started your work

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What’s the best way to use the sea as a source of energy ?

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have you ever saw or felt dry ice before

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do you support Greta Thunburg

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Hey Jenny have you ever felt dry ice before?

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