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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There are about 100,000 bacteria in one litre of drinking water.
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Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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Water, electricity, and gas has been free in Turkmenistan since 1991.
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Tap water in Canada is held to a higher health standard than bottled water.
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If you get water flowing fast enough, it can cut metal.
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Lack of water is the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.
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