Water is everywhere, but not all of it is fresh, drinkable water. Learn why the oceans become saltier as time passes in this Discovery Channel video from the "HowStuffWorks" series.
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HowStuffWorks: Salty Water, Water, Everywhere
Water is everywhere, but not all of it is fresh, drinkable water. Learn why the oceans become saltier as time passes in this Discovery Channel video from the "HowStuffWorks" series.
Added: Dec 3, 2008
Views: 10728 Views
Runtime: 02:58
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