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Fountains add a touch of magic to any public space. The fine mist carried onto the breeze, the gentle sounds of water falling into water, the sparkle of light as it plays on the rippling surface: it’s enough to transform a humdrum little park into a fantasy setting. Perhaps that’s why the local fountain is such a popular meeting place for romantic assignations and getting together with friends. Close your eyes and imagine a park with a fountain. You have arranged to meet some friends there before a night out on the town. What kind of fountain do you see? (click a picture to see the result)

A single jet of water blasting straight up in the air like a geyser.

A number of medium-size fountains in a sparkling array, their spray dissolving into droplets of mist.

A smallish, burbling fountain.

An intricately engineered and complex water sculpture.

Source: Kokology - The Game of Self-Discovery

Dancing waters

A Why do we need to drink water?

We all know that our bodies need water. Water cleans our body, controls our temperature, and helps to keep us healthy. About 70% of our body is water.

B How much water do we need to drink a day?

We often read that we need to drink at least eight glasses of water a day (about two litres). The idea probably came from mineral water companies! In fact, how much water we need depends on the weather and on what we're doing. When we are hot, of if we do sport or exercise, we need to drink more. Some experts say that, in normal conditions, we only really need about on litre a day.