Is water the softest thing in the world?

Water is the softest thing, yet it can penetrate mountains and earth. This shows clearly the principle of softness overcoming hardness.”
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What is the softest thing on Earth?

According to the Mohs scale, talc, also known as soapstone, is the softest mineral; it is composed of a stack of weakly connected sheets that tend to slip apart under pressure.
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Which of the following materials is soft in nature talc iron rod Silver Diamond?

Answer: Talc is a soft material.
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What are soft things?

Soft Things
  • kitty bellies (Kitty tongues, on the other hand, are the antithesis of soft.)
  • puppies in general.
  • stuffed animals, specifically mine.
  • a down pillow / comforter combo... mmmm.
  • my face after I use an exfoliator.
  • freshly shaven legs.
  • feather.
  • dryer lint.
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What's the softest fabric?

There isn't one fabric that is necessarily the softest in the world. Some of the softest fabrics are cotton, bamboo, wool, and silk. Other soft fabrics include modal and rayon. The softest fabric in the world is more objective than it is subjective.
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What is the softest human body part?

Most probably its brain, but fat tissues are taken as the softest tissues in human body.
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What is the hardest and softest material?

Talc is the softest and diamond is the hardest.
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What is the softest material for a blanket?

The softest materials for blankets are:
  • Fleece.
  • Flannel.
  • Faux Fur.
  • Cashmere.
  • Wool.
  • Chenille.
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What is the fluffiest blanket in the world?

The World's Softest Blanket - Hammacher Schlemmer. This is the blanket made from ultrasoft micro mink, a plush fabric with a velvety hand that is perfect for curling up on the couch or staying cozy on a cold night.
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What are throws made of?

Today, throws are made of microfibre, cotton, linen and even bamboo. If you can think of a fabric, you'll probably find a throw made from it. Today, microfibre throws are very popular because they're very inexpensive and come in a wide variety of colours and designs.
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What material is the warmest for a throw?

Thicker blankets, such as wool blankets, cotton fleece blankets, and cashmere blankets, are the warmest. The spaces between the fibers in a fuzzy or napped blanket trap warm air, keeping you warmer. This same principle explains why down is such an excellent insulator.
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Is there a material stronger than diamond?

(PhysOrg.com) -- Currently, diamond is regarded to be the hardest known material in the world. But by considering large compressive pressures under indenters, scientists have calculated that a material called wurtzite boron nitride (w-BN) has a greater indentation strength than diamond.
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What's the strongest material on Earth?

Graphene remains the strongest material ever measured and, as Professor Hone once put it, so strong that "it would take an elephant, balanced on a pencil, to break through a sheet of graphene the thickness of Saran Wrap.”
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What is the most hardest thing in the world?

The World's Strongest Stuff
  • Diamond. Unmatched in its ability to resist being scratched, this much-loved gemstone ranks the highest in terms of hardness. ...
  • Graphene. ...
  • Spider silk. ...
  • Carbon/carbon composite. ...
  • Silicon carbide. ...
  • Nickel-based super-alloys.
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Which body part have no bone?

The ears and nose do not have bones inside them. Their inner supports are cartilage or 'gristle', which is lighter and more flexible than bone. This is why the nose and ears can be bent. After death, cartilage rots faster than bone.
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What's the strongest part of your body?

If you define strength to mean the ability to exert the most pressure, then the strongest muscle in the human body is the masseter muscle. Of course, you probably call the masseter your jaw muscle. This thick cheek muscle near the back of your jaw opens and closes your mouth when you chew.
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What holds two bones together?

Ligaments: Bands of strong connective tissue called ligaments hold bones together.
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Is spider web stronger than diamond?

For a naturally occurring mineral, silicon carbide — found naturally in the form of moissanite — is only slightly less in hardness than diamonds. (It's still harder than any spider silk.)
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How hard are diamonds?

Diamonds are rated 10 out of 10 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, which characterizes the scratch resistance of various minerals through the ability of a harder material to scratch a softer material. The Mohs scale of mineral hardness was created in 1812 by German geologist and mineralogis Friedrich Mohs.
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What is the hardest thing to break in the universe?

Summary: A team of scientists has calculated the strength of the material deep inside the crust of neutron stars and found it to be the strongest known material in the universe.
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Can diamonds stop a bullet?

Not impossible but highly unlikely

If the diamond is big enough and the bullet is small enough, it's not impossible that the diamond will resist the bullet's impact sufficiently to not shatter. In most cases, however, a diamond will not be bulletproof because it is too brittle to withstand the bullet's impact.
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Are teeth harder than diamonds?

Just how hard is tooth enamel? It is, in fact, the human body's hardest substance. Using the scale of mineral hardness developed by German mineralogist Frederich Mohs in 1812, tooth enamel ranked 5 out of the 1-10 values. Diamonds ranked 10 (hardest) and plaster of Paris ranked only 2 on the Moh's scale.
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Is Obsidian sharper than diamond?

Surprisingly, the edge of a piece of obsidian is superior to that of a surgeon's steel scalpel. It is 3 times sharper than diamond and between 500-1000 times sharper than a razor or a surgeon's steel blade resulting in easier incisions and fewer microscopic ragged tissue cuts.
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Are electric blankets safe?

New electric blankets are a minimal safety risk, but old, damaged, or improperly used electric blankets can pose a risk for fire or burns. Electric blankets can be a factor in overheating for pregnant women, and many health organizations recommend discontinuing use during pregnancy.
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What are Army blankets made of?

The Military Wool GI Blanket is made of 70% virgin wool 30% synthetic and measures 62" x 80". This is a real U.S. made heavy wool blanket and duplicates the U.S issues.
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