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The Truth About Quicksand in Movies and TV Shows
TLDR Quicksand in movies and TV shows is often portrayed inaccurately, as it is denser than water and causes people to float rather than sink. The hosts discuss the science behind quicksand, how to escape it, and share personal experiences and listener questions about the topic.
Timestamped Summary
00:00
This podcast episode discusses the prevalence of quicksand in television shows and movies.
03:24
Quicksand cannot physically kill a human being, as it is denser than water and therefore causes people to float rather than sink.
07:09
Quicksand forms when water molecules disrupt the friction between sand particles, causing them to become unstable and lose their solid resistance, making it extremely difficult to pull your foot out without the force of lifting a medium-sized car.
10:33
To get out of quicksand, you need to slowly create space around your legs by wriggling them, allowing water to come in and break up the sand sediment, and then get into a supine position on your back to float out.
14:04
Dry quicksand is a lab-created substance that appears solid but can swallow you whole if it's deeper than you are tall.
17:29
The hosts discuss various TV shows and movies that have featured quicksand scenes, and one of the hosts shares a personal experience of sinking in quicksand.
20:50
The hosts answer a variety of questions from listeners, including ones about their preparation process, their college majors, and their biggest pet peeves.
24:15
The hosts answer some listener questions about their high school experiences, who they would spend an extra hour with if it cost them a year of their life, and the difference between cream soup and chowder.
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Society & Culture
