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New 卅繁消消's popular Last Word series gives readers the opportunity to answer each other's questions about everyday science phenomena, from the shape of scones to the evolutionary history of toenails. To answer a question or ask a new one, email lastword@newscientist.com

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Why do we say aww when we see small, fluffy things?

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If Earth stopped rotating, would this affect the force of gravity?

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Issue no. 3474 published 20 January 2024

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