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Space race (1957-1969) infographic between United States (U.S.) and Russia. America, Soviet Union, U.S.S.R., space exploration

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Also Known As	orthowater • polywater

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water hard water heavy water soft water ice steam hydrate Do Fish Drink Water?Why Is The Ocean Blue?salinity

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water glass on white background. (drink; clear; clean water; liquid)

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