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  • The Paradox of Wetness: Which Liquid Isn't?
    This is a bit of a trick question! Here's why:

    * "Wet" is a relative term: We usually describe something as "wet" if it's covered in liquid, and the liquid is different from what the object normally is.

    * Liquids are inherently wet: By their nature, liquids are fluid and can spread over surfaces, making them wet.

    So, while we might say a liquid like oil "feels less wet" than water, it's still technically a liquid and therefore wet.

    The real answer is that there is no liquid that is not wet.

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