Ever get a mouthful of water while swimming at the beach and wonder why the ocean is so salty? This week Kasey-Dee finds out.
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Why? Tell Me Why!: Salty Water
Ever get a mouthful of water while swimming at the beach and wonder why the ocean is so salty? This week Kasey-Dee finds out.
Added: Jul 9, 2008
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