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  2. Collapsing can - Wikipedia

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    As the water is boiled, water vapor is created and fills the space inside the can which then pushes the air out. H 2 O (l) → H 2 O (g) Then, inverting a water vapor-filled can into a water bath causes the water vapor to rapidly condense back to liquid water. The condensation of water reduces pressure inside the can, so the higher pressure ...

  3. Drownproofing - Wikipedia

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    Essentially the person grabs their knees to reduce the surface area exposed to the water and centralize body heat. It can be adapted and used as part of the drownproofing technique but is far more challenging due to the physical exertion required to hold your body in this shape, and the near impossibility of keeping your legs pressed to your ...

  4. Can opener - Wikipedia

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    First Pocket and militar opener was the revolutionary pocket can opener, advertised as being for explorers, "Explorador español", manufactured in Spain in 1906, designed by D. José Valle Armesto, which would become the first pocket can opener, due to its lightness and versatility, as it allowed, in addition to opening cans, to do the same ...

  5. Rain sensor - Wikipedia

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    Rain sensor on the windshield of a car. A rain sensor or rain switch is a switching device activated by rainfall. There are two main applications for rain sensors. The first is a water conservation device connected to an automatic irrigation system that causes the system to shut down in the event of rainfall.

  6. Hydration pack - Wikipedia

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    The volume of the reservoir and the pack carrying it can vary widely depending on the purpose of the hydration pack. Some packs are extremely small and minimalist, designed to add as little weight as possible and remain secure while running or cycling, while others are more suited for backpacking and extended hikes, equipped with much larger bladders.

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  8. Watering can - Wikipedia

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    The capacity of the container can be anywhere from 0.5 litres (for indoor household plants) to 10 litres (for general garden use). It is usually made of metal , ceramic or plastic . At the end of the spout, a "rose" (a device, like a cap, with small holes) can be placed to break up the stream of water into droplets, to avoid excessive water ...

  9. 30 Moments In History That Got Ghosted By Humanity - AOL

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    Image credits: National Geographic #5. The 'Spanish Flu' actually likely got its start in Kansas, USA. It's only called the Spanish Flu because most countries involved in WWI had a near-universal ...