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Why can't oil dissolve in water?
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Why can't oil dissolve in water?

Have you ever washed your hands full of oil and realized that it could not be washed with water?

December 18, 2018
Mythical things have boundless power
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Mythical things have boundless power

The Egyptian gods used the magic book Thoth to read the language of animals and gods, and the gem Cintamani could turn all wishes into reality.

December 18, 2018