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Stills are used for many purposes, from purifying water to making gasoline. A still can also be used to make alcohol but in many countries, using a still to make liquor is against the law and can be a dangerous undertaking, both in terms of the process itself and consuming the end product. However, it is perfectly legal, and potentially life saving, to build a still that purifies water. In addition, water stills are interesting contraptions for those with an interest in science, so some people build stills as a fun project. | Stills are used for many purposes, from purifying water to making gasoline. A still can also be used to make alcohol but in many countries, using a still to make liquor is against the law and can be a dangerous undertaking, both in terms of the process itself and consuming the end product. However, it is perfectly legal, and potentially life saving, to build a still that purifies water. In addition, water stills are interesting contraptions for those with an interest in science, so some people build stills as a fun project. | ||
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#Wait for your water. The sun will evaporate the water in the large bowl, causing the water vapor to rise and condense on the plastic. Since the plastic is weighted and angled, the condensation will roll down into your cup. Mmmm! Clean water!<ref>http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci/solarstill.html</ref> | #Wait for your water. The sun will evaporate the water in the large bowl, causing the water vapor to rise and condense on the plastic. Since the plastic is weighted and angled, the condensation will roll down into your cup. Mmmm! Clean water!<ref>http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci/solarstill.html</ref> | ||
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