217 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 7 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Fridays around 9 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (99%).
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| people | 15 (6.9%) | 22 | 15 |
| time | 11 (5.1%) | 66 | 20 |
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r/shittyaskscience Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/shittyaskscience
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If glass is just melted sand, why does it taste like blood?
Our family cat died and our children say they want him cremated like their Grandma Mabel was. If I can't afford this, can I just do it myself in the oven?
The speed of light is 670,616,629 miles per hour. If I'm driving 100 mph, is the speed of the light from my headlights traveling at 670,616,729 mph?
If I took all 118 elements of the periodic table and mixed them together what would I get?
A scientist told me that if you drop a hammer and a feather in a vacuum, they will both hit the ground at the same time. I broke my wife's vacuum by cramming a hammer and feather in it and throwing it off the roof. Will one of you cover for me for $5?
My doctor says I have an IQ of 75. What job should I get knowing I’m smarter than 75% of the population?
I keep paying this guy $1k at a time to explain the sunk cost fallacy to me and after 50 tries he still says I'm not quite there. I know I'm close, but what will it take?
It’s seems like too much of a coincidence that 9/11 just happened to occur on the date 9/11. Should I requesting funding to investigate this?
What are the physical ramifications of Queen's "Don't Stop Me Now"?
My probation officer is asking for proof of employment. Will my frequent participation on the sub qualify me as a “Science Consultant”?
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r/shittyaskscience FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/shittyaskscience
What's the best time to post on r/shittyaskscience?
Based on posting volume, r/shittyaskscience is most active on Fridays around 9 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/shittyaskscience?
r/shittyaskscience averages 7 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/shittyaskscience get?
Posts on r/shittyaskscience average about 30 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/shittyaskscience get most?
On r/shittyaskscience, most posts are text posts (99%)