The finding upends previous studies, which had estimated that the Red Planet's internal water stores were scanty at best something of a surprise, given that liquid water apparently flowed on the Martian surface long ago.

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The DWI said the water became contaminated after the Anglian Water centre did not respond quickly to internal alarms signalling a water tower was emptying.

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The micro-USB port, also found along the left edge, is uncovered, but Motorola had the foresight to bathe both the surface and internal circuitry in a water-resistant coating, which should stand up to the wet weather conditions many Europeans will face heading into winter.

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Also, in Nice, there are jellyfish in the water, so this is hardly an internal issue.

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Given the extent of recent flooding however, with some internal analysts predicting that parts of Thailand may remain under water until early 2012, this figure may yet be revised downwards.

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It can be used to run an internal combustion engine in a car or power one using a fuel cell, with heat and water as the only emissions.

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