Water molecules are not only attracted to each other, but to any molecule with positive or negative charges. When a molecule attracts to a different substance, this is termed adhesion. Think about what happens when you dip one end of a piece of paper towel into a glass of water. The water will climb up the fibers of the paper, getting it wet above the level of the water in the glass.
24 The average age to flee the family nest (although Londoners have to wait an additional year). 27 The average age for women to have their first child. 28 By now, the average sensible Brit has started saving for a pension, according to a survey by Axa insurance. That's earlier than any other nation.
The June 11-14, 2007 poll finds that Americans, on average, believe the ideal number of children for a family to have these days is 2.5. This includes 56% of Americans who think it is best to have a small family of one, two, or no children and 34% who think it is ideal to have a larger family of three or more children.