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What exactly is evaporated milk?
Evaporated milk, also known as dehydrated milk, is a shelf-stable canned milk product with about 60% of the water removed from fresh milk. It differs from sweetened condensed milk, which contains added sugar. Sweetened condensed milk requires less processing since the added sugar inhibits bacterial growth.

Can pure water conduct electricity?
A solution conducts current when positive and negative ions are randomly dissolved in it. Pure water doesn't have enough ions but when you add HCl you add a strong electrolyte so, after the addition, solution can conduct electricity very well.

How long are cats considered kittens?
The average kitten reaches sexual maturity around seven months of age. Many consider a cat to reach full "adulthood" around one year of age, and products labeled "kitten" are generally intended to be used for the feline's first year.

How cold is the water in the Antarctic?
Temperatures can plummet to -58°F, which is 90°F below freezing (32°F is freezing). Antarctica is so cold that most of the ice there never melts; the continent is permanently covered in ice. Yet, Weddell seals can live there even in the middle of winter, when the water is at its coldest.

How old was Wayne Gretzky when he retired?
Wayne Gretzky, the greatest hockey player of all time, retired at age 38, right before the conclusion of the 1998-99 NHL season. Having led the league in assists two of the past three seasons and having led the Rangers in scoring for the third straight season, he certainly retired when he was on top.

Which is the most expensive coffee in the world?
Kopi luwak is one of the most expensive coffees in the world, selling for between US$100 and $600 per pound in 2010. The specialty Vietnamese weasel coffee, which is made by collecting coffee beans eaten by wild civets, is sold at US$3,000 per kilogram.

How long does it take for light to travel from Earth to Mars?
All communication between Mars and Earth goes through satellites. Because of the distance, there is a substantial delay. As communication signals travel at the speed of light, this means that it can take between 3 and 22 minutes for the information to reach the other end, so a phone call would not be practical.

What was the first salaried baseball team?
The Cincinnati Red Stockings now know as the Cincinnati Reds of 1869 were baseball's first openly all-professional team, with ten salaried players.