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  2. Scuttlebutt - Wikipedia

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    Scuttlebutt in slang usage means rumor or gossip, deriving from the nautical term for the cask used to serve water (or, later, a water fountain). [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The term corresponds to the colloquial concept of a water cooler in an office setting, which at times becomes the focus of congregation and casual discussion.

  3. Needle ice - Wikipedia

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    Liquid water underground rises to the surface by capillary action, and then freezes and contributes to a growing needle-like ice column. The process usually occurs at night when the air temperature reaches its minimum. The ice needles are typically a few centimetres long. While growing, they may lift or push away small soil particles.

  4. Pot-in-pot refrigerator - Wikipedia

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    Functioning of a clay pot cooler. A zeer is constructed by placing a clay pot within a larger clay pot with wet sand in between the pots and a wet cloth on top. [11] The device cools as the water evaporates, allowing refrigeration in hot, dry climate. It must be placed in a dry, ventilated space for the water to evaporate effectively towards ...

  5. “Tastes Like Dirt”: 30 Things Some Netizens Can’t Believe ...

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    Coffee, high street coffee anyway. 9 times out of 10 it tastes like ashtray but people are still willing to pay £3+ for it. Every morning, because 'they can't even'. #25

  6. Bloomington's tap water tastes bad again. Here's why ... - AOL

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  7. Drinking fountain - Wikipedia

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    The drinker bends down to the stream of water and swallows water directly from the stream. Modern indoor drinking fountains may incorporate filters to remove impurities from the water and chillers to lower its temperature. Drinking fountains are usually found in public places, like schools, rest areas, libraries, and grocery stores.

  8. Bloomington's tap water tastes bad again. Here's why ... - AOL

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    Utility staff believe the culprits of the bad taste are two compounds produced by algae. Bloomington's tap water tastes bad again. Here's why and what you can do.

  9. Bottled water - Wikipedia

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    Bottled water may be carbonated or not, with packaging sizes ranging from small single serving bottles to large carboys for water coolers. The consumption of bottled water is influenced by factors such as convenience, taste, perceived safety, and concerns over the quality of municipal tap water. Concerns about the environmental impact of ...