[Curiositie] 46 more things about water

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Interesting information about the field of water in general, with details that you probably did not know until now.

1. Water covers about 71% of the earth's surface. Most of the world's water is found in the oceans (97.2%), followed by glaciers / ice caps / etc, then underground and in the form of steam.

2. Over 30% of the world's water resources are located in Asia. In the next places are South America and North America.

3. The human body contains up to 70% water. This percentage decreases in obese people, because fat and water are incompatible.

4. Some of the richest organs in the water in our body are the brain and kidneys. About 80% of the brain is water, and in the case of the kidneys the percentage increases to almost 85%.

5. The body of a jellyfish is made up of 98% water.

6. Only 1% of the water consumed in the house is intended for personal consumption.

7. The classic tap offers approximately 13.5 liters of water per minute.

8. The amount of water recommended for human consumption in a day is 50 liters. This amount includes actual consumption, food preparation, etc. But around the world, there are huge differences in water consumption: Americans consume 5 times more water than Europeans (500 liters vs. 100 liters), while in The Gambia, residents have to be content with only 4.5 liters.

9. Did you know that the volume of water in a medium-sized pool / pool could meet the demand for water in a house inhabited by four people for 45 days?

10. The largest desalination plant in the world is the Jebel Ali Desalination Plan in the United Arab Emirates.

11. Did you know that a drop of oil can make up to 25 liters of water unfit for consumption?

12. Did you know that one gram of polychlorinated biphenyls can make up to a billion liters of water unfit for aquatic life?

13. Hot water freezes faster than cold water. Researchers have shown that hot water freezes much faster than cold water because it jumps over the cooling phase.

14. Alcohol, tea and juices are not ideal sources of water because they also have a diuretic effect on the body.

15. Ice can harm people with cardiovascular problems. The difference in temperature can cause a shock to the body.

16. The colder the water we drink during meals, the slower the digestive process will be.

17. It is not recommended to consume water during meals because we tend to use the liquid to ease the ingestion of food instead of chewing it regularly.

18. It is not recommended to use hot water from the sink for consumption. Cold and boiled water is more suitable. The hot water on the pipe is much more corrosive and can contain hazardous waste.

19. According to studies at the University of Washington, a glass of water soothes hunger in almost 100% of dieters.

20. The same scientific studies show that if you drink between eight and ten glasses of water a day, you can significantly relieve back and joint pain. The percentage of people who prove this is 80%.

21. In 37% of Americans, the mechanism of thirst is so weak that it is often confused with hunger.

22. Lack of water is the number one cause of daytime fatigue.

23. A decrease of only 2% in body water can temporarily lead to memory loss, difficulty in basic math calculations, and focusing problems in front of a monitor or a printed page.

24. Drinking at least five glasses of water a day reduces your risk of colon cancer by 45% and your risk of breast cancer by 79%.

25. About 50 toxic algae spills occur in Japanese waters each year.

26. The water consumption of an ordinary toilet can be between 19 and 27 liters for each use.

27. The water consumption of a shower is 19 liters of water per minute.

28. The water consumption for washing hands or teeth is 11 liters of water.

29. The water consumption of a washing machine is 170 liters per cycle.

30. The water consumption of a dishwasher is 57 liters per cycle

31. Each person uses approx. 475 liters of water per day.

32. Shortening the shower time by one minute can save approx. 1653 liters of water per month.

33. Draining a faucet 60 times a minute can waste over 11 liters of water per day, 4643 per year.

34. In a life of about 70 years, a man consumes on average 115 tons of water, the equivalent of over 2 tank cars.

35. International Water Day is celebrated every year on March 22. Water has become a rare resource in some parts of the world and currently affects 4 out of 10 people in the world. The situation worsens as the po[CENSORED]tion and the degree of urbanization are constantly growing.

36. Due to the scarcity of water, people are forced to drink water from unsafe sources, which leads to the appearance and spread of diseases. About 5 million people, most of them children, die annually due to drinking water.

37. Did you know that 95% of a tomato is water?

38. Did you know that water normally has no taste, smell or color?

39. Did you know that a tree evaporates about 200 l of water / day?

40. Did you know that, crossing the desert, camels can produce about 40 liters of water by oxidizing the fats found in the hump? Under normal conditions, the camel feeds on green plants, which contain a lot of water.

41. Did you know that rodents in deserts can live in the absence of water by consuming only herbs, bark, dried leaves? In captivity, water is procured endogenously, ie by cellular oxidation, managing to live without drinking even 6 months.

42. Did you know that the right time to drink water will improve its effectiveness for the human body?

43. Did you know that two glasses of water immediately after waking up, help to activate the internal organs?

44. Did you know that a glass of water 30 minutes before a meal helps digestion?

45. Did you know that a glass of water before bathing helps lower blood pressure?

46. Did you know that a glass of water before bed helps prevent a stroke or heart attack?