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A scientist has an unlimited water supply and two buckets; one holds four gallons and the other holds nine gallons. By using nothing but the buckets and water, how can she accurately measure seven gallons of water?


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Pituitary Gland

A pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain involved in regulating vital bodily functions and general wellbeing through the secretion of hormones.

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