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    Is there anything else I can use besides a wine cork?
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    Yes. As it says, you can use any material/thing that has the following properties: Shouldn't absorb water, should be lightweight, should float.
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    Do I have to use a wood stake and plumber's putty?
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    Yes, in my opinion. It helps the water jar to stand in a better position.
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    How can the time be measured?
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    The time is measured according to the drops of water. For example, a drop is one second.
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    Does a water clock need to be big?
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    No, though the bigger it is, the easier it will be to read.
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