Earth didn't have water when it formed, but it does now! How did it get wet?

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Created by Henry Reich Illustration and Animation: Ever Salazar Production and Writing Team: Alex Reich, Peter Reich, Emily Elert Music: Nathaniel Schroeder: http://www.soundcloud.com/drschroeder

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