Physics
Capillary Action
Quick fact
Capillary action can pull water over 100 meters up the tallest trees, defying gravity through the combined forces of adhesion and cohesion in narrow vessels.
Why this is interesting
Have you ever noticed water climbing up a paper towel or a narrow glass tube? This seemingly magical rise defies gravity—it's called capillary action, and it's driven by hidden forces within the liquid itself.