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Fresh Water?
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A man was in the middle of the Arctic ocean with only a kerosene stove and a pickaxe. He had plenty of food but he didn't have water. He somehow got water each day.
How did he do this?
How did he do this?
Hint
Think of what you would find floating in the arctic ocean.Answer
He chipped off pieces of icebergs with his pickaxe, then he melted them with his stove. When melted, icebergs become fresh water even if they are in saltwater.Hide Hint Show Hint Hide Answer Show Answer
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