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This week’s new questions: Loose screws and brain overload

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Are there limitless permutations of QR codes, or are they recycled?

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Why is pain so painful? (continued)

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Do drinks really taste different from cans or plastic/glass bottles?

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Issue no. 3409 published 22 October 2022

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