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Why does spilled milk spread out?

Milk is made mostly of water, which has something called surface tension. This tension acts like a thin skin on the milk, making it want to spread out and cover as much surface as it can.

⭐ Bonus fact: Adding soap breaks the surface tension, making the milk move around even more!

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