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Why Does the Dead Sea Let You Float? The Science of Extreme Salinity
Located 1,388 feet below sea level, it’s the lowest point on Earth. Its extreme salinity makes it incredibly buoyant, allowing people to float easily. Visitors often ask, “Why does the Dead ...
Where is the Dead Sea Located, Check Here
Have you ever wondered where the lowest point on Earth is? It’s the Dead Sea! This fascinating saltwater lake sits between ...
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Dead Sea an 'ecological disaster', but no one can agree how to fix it
An abandoned lifeguard cabin, a rusty pier and mangled umbrellas are all that is left of Ein Gedi, once Israel's flagship ...
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Mystery as Brit, 53, found dead floating in sea at Costa Blanca port near Benidorm
THE body of a Brit was found floating in the water at a Costa Blanca port. Spanish cops are investigating the mysterious death of the 53-year-old who was found dead at the marina in Calpe north of ...
Authorities in St. Kitts and Nevis launch investigation after 19 people found dead in drifting vessel
Authorities in the eastern Caribbean nation of St. Kitts and Nevis said Thursday they are investigating the circumstances ...
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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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Dead Sea Marathon: Run over famous gravel dikes, turquoise water, unique salt formations
AGAINST the stunning backdrop of the Dead Sea—the lowest point on earth—the internationally acclaimed Dead Sea Marathon has established itself as a unique event for runners from Israel and around the ...