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Càntir

Alright kiddo, imagine you're really thirsty and you want a drink of water. But instead of drinking out of a cup or a bottle, you drink out of a special kind of container called a càntir.

A càntir is a clay pitcher that is usually used in the Mediterranean area, like Spain or Italy. It's shaped like a round bulb at the bottom with a long neck and a spout on top. The spout is kind of like a straw that you use to drink the water from.

But here's the cool part, the càntir is designed to keep the water inside cool and refreshing even on a hot day. The clay material absorbs some of the water that's inside and then evaporates it, which cools down the remaining water.

It's a really fun way to drink water and it helps you stay hydrated on a hot day. Plus, the càntir looks really cool with all its beautiful patterns and designs. So next time you're thirsty, try drinking from a càntir!
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