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The ocean holds 25 quadrillion tons

That's the estimated weight of all dissolved minerals in Earth's oceans. Every cubic mile contains about 120 million tons of salt.

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Water is the only substance that expands when it freezes

Frozen water expands 9%, cracking pipes and splitting rocks—but it also makes ice float, keeping fish alive.

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Water temperature changes taste experience

Water minerals are more detectable at room temperature than when ice-cold, completely changing your tasting experience.

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Your skin has three mineral entry points

Minerals slip between cells, pass through cells, or travel down hair pores. All three pathways work together when you're in seawater.