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This article was very interesting to me. The thing about it that stood out to me was how Heath and his colleagues accidentally figured out a technique to pin down moving molecules. It made me think that most scientists discoveries are found by accident. Benjamin Franklin flew a kite in a lightening storm not knowing what would happen and he discovered electricity. But back to water experiments, Heath and his crew did various experiments with water using tools such as shrink wrap and a sheet of carbon. I never really realized how water is so important and how it can do so many things. Yeah, of course, I always thought of water as a great thing because it keeps me hydrated so I don't die after doing various work-outs in women's fitness. But I never truly thought of water in molecules or being able to have "layers". It's amazing how water can have so many "jobs" it seems to me like it's basically what keeps this world alive and moving!! What I'm curious about now is why is water the only liquid that can do these amazing things like hold on to string or be able to bubble over a penny. Why is it that water can keep a tree alive or be able to hold a water bug. Thinking back to the penny experiment, alcohol only held on to the penny for about five drops then it spilled over. But with water the penny held 48 drops! Thats amazing to me, so my question is, "can other liquids have properties or is it just water"?