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@Elaine, are you allergic to any foods?

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@Gonzalo What is the biggest landmark you have ever seen??????

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what is the most fun thing you have ever done in science

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What is your favourite food type to study

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What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten?

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Why is sugar so bad for u

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Is a peanut allergy the worst allergy or is there worst????

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What makes ketchup so delicious

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Hello Scientist(s) I would like to ask how big is the Hammer Head shark

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If I went to mc donalds everyday how would it affect my health

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How hard is your job

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