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Raindrops corrode cars; Haunted Chocolatier development productive

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A recent study has revealed that raindrops, which possess properties similar to tiny lightning bolts, are contributing to the corrosion of cars. This finding highlights an underappreciated mechanism by which water can degrade surfaces. Separately, Eric Barone, the developer behind Stardew Valley, has stated that development on his new game, Haunted Chocolatier, has been highly productive in recent months and that he is eager to continue working on it. AI

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Raindrops corrode cars; Haunted Chocolatier development productive

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 Raindrops are tiny lightning bolts, and they’re corroding cars, study finds Finding reveals an overlooked way that water can damage surfaces. 📰 Source: Ars Te

    📰 Raindrops are tiny lightning bolts, and they’re corroding cars, study finds Finding reveals an overlooked way that water can damage surfaces. 📰 Source: Ars Technica 🔗 Link: https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/08/raindrops-are-tiny-lightning-bolts-and-theyre-corroding-cars-stud…

    LINKS arstechnica.com/…/raindrops-are-tiny-ligh…
  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🎮 Haunted Chocolatier's development has been 'very productive' in recent months, Eric Barone says: 'Working on Haunted Chocolatier is what I’m most eager and dr

    🎮 Haunted Chocolatier's development has been 'very productive' in recent months, Eric Barone says: 'Working on Haunted Chocolatier is what I’m most eager and driven to do' The Stardew developer says he's now "certain" he'll enjoy Haunted Chocolatier once it's finished. 📰 Source: …

    LINKS pcgamer.com/…/haunted-chocolatiers-develo…

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