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If there was a spill on the Mona Lisa, capillary action could help

Detailed Description

We know that no one will ever spill a bottle of Cherry Berry Go drink on the Mona Lisa, but if it happened, capillary action and paper towels would be there to help clean up the mess. Just as paper towels and sponges are in your kitchen to clean up spilt liquids there. 

► Our Water Science School page about capillary action

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Public Domain.