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Monday, November 19, 2007

Will humans swim faster or slower in syrup?

Edward Cussler took 300 kilograms of guar gum, a thickening agent found in salad dressing (and syrup), and dumped it into a 25-meter swimming pool on campus. The resulting goo was twice as thick as water. Cussler then convinced 16 volunteers to swim a few laps. The result?...

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