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Why Does the Dead Sea Let You Float? The Science of Extreme Salinity
Visitors often ask, “Why does the Dead Sea let you float?” The answer is simple. It’s because of the unique mix of density, ...
For The Glowiest Skin You've Ever Had, Check Out These Dermatologist-Recommended Salt Scrubs
Discover the best salt scrubs for exfoliating and rejuvenating your skin this winter. Learn about their benefits, what to ...
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'It looks like smoke': Mysterious chimneys spewing shimmering liquid discovered at the bottom of the Dead Sea
Scientists have discovered "white smokers" — towering salt "chimneys" spewing clouds of shimmering fluid — on the bottom of the Dead Sea. And they appear to be harbingers of destruction.
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How a photographer captured this bizarre salt island in the Dead Sea
A few years ago Ricardo Braz was scrolling through Instagram when he spotted a picture of a tiny island made of salt in the Dead Sea. He added it to his bucket list. In December the 24-year-old ...
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Why is the sea salty?
Isolated bodies of water can also become extra salty, or hypersaline, through evaporation. The Dead Sea in the Middle East is an example of this. The high salt content increases the water's density, ...