The Dead Sea's super-salty water makes you float
The Dead Sea's incredibly high salt content makes its water so dense that people float effortlessly, creating a unique and therapeutic natural wonder.
Imagine floating effortlessly without swimming! The Dead Sea, nestled between Israel and Jordan, boasts water so salty that it's nearly impossible to sink. With 34% dissolved salts, compared to just 3.5% in oceans, its density is much higher than the human body.
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