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February 8, 2013
February 8, 2013
Dead Sea, Israel
Photograph by George Steinmetz, National Geographic
Swimmers float effortlessly in the salt-laden waters of the Dead Sea near Ein Bokek, Israel. Ten times saltier than seawater, the lake is extremely buoyant and a popular destination for holidaymakers. It's also Earth's lowest point on land.
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