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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Pumice is the only rock that floats on water.
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Scientists have confirmed that Enceladus, one of Saturn’s moons, has a watery ocean.
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There are about 100,000 bacteria in one litre of drinking water.
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Tap water in Canada is held to a higher health standard than bottled water.
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Spain's capital Madrid means "place of abundant water".
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