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The earthworms in the mountains of southeastern Australia release their own slime (called mucus) into the soil, live for 20 years, and move about underneath snow at soil temperatures of 0(C or 32(F, all winter long.


Water pump runs on its own water


Water pump runs on its own water
Hydraulic ram pumps, used by farmers in the 19th century, but for the most part now forgotten, have earned new-found attention. Ram pumps are relatively small devices which operate off their own water pressure and are capable of pumping gallons of water uphill and through pipes with great speed.



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