Spain's capital Madrid means "place of abundant water".
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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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Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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By peeing in the shower, you can save 1,157 gallons of water a year.
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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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Sound travels about 4 times faster in water than in air.
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Pure water (H2O) does not conduct electricity on its own.
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