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              It has no mouth, but requires air to exist.

              Splashing water on a bubble destroys it - Like in a kitchen sink.






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                Splashing water on a bubble destroys it - Like in a kitchen sink.






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                It has no mouth, but requires air to exist.

                Splashing water on a bubble destroys it - Like in a kitchen sink.







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