Spain's capital Madrid means "place of abundant water".
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Sound travels about 4 times faster in water than in air.
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The water of the Antarctica is so cold that nothing can rot there.
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Fingers prune underwater not because of them absorbing the water or washing away the oil, but because of an evolutionary trait caused by the brain to enhance the grip of your fingers underwater.
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Pure water (H2O) does not conduct electricity on its own.
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Water, electricity, and gas has been free in Turkmenistan since 1991.
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The Kangaroo Rat can last longer without water than a camel.
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Approximately 60% of the water used by households during the summer is used for watering flowers and lawns.
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