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Floating at the Dead Sea
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| The guy to the right is actually floating in the Dead Sea. "But, hey, I thought you said the Dead Sea was DEADLY!" Not to us. Humans are remarkably adaptable. We can swim in the Dead Sea, just like we can swim in the ocean. Well, people don't really "swim" in the Dead Sea - they just "hang out". That's what's so cool about the Dead Sea. Because of the extremely high concentration of dissolved mineral salts in the water its density is way more than that of plain old fresh water. What this means is our bodies are more buoyant in the Dead Sea - so you float like a cork. In fact, people are so buoyant in this water, it makes it kinda tough to actually swim. Most people like to just kick back in the water and read. It almost looks as though this guy is sitting on an air mattress that has sunk below the surface, but he's not. He's really just floating, without having to hold is feet in that position! If you think this is easy, try floating like this in a freshwater swimming pool. |
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- daddo
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(8045) - [2008-07-14 21:13]
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Shalom Assi. I stood on the shores of the Dead sea years ago, but unfortunately didn't go for a swim- it was winter. great shot with a touch of whimsy. I hope the news is good. Regards. Klaudio.
Salut Assi..
elle est terrible
cyril
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- phwall
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(1821) - [2008-07-31 18:19]
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Hello Assi,
I have wanted to go to the Dead Sea all my life, I remember reading about it when I was a child.
Great shot.
cheers
Peter
