Is the Dead Sea really dead?
The Dead Sea is located on the boundary between Israel and Jordan at a lowest point on earth, at 400 meters (1,320 feet) below sea level. All waters from the region, including the biggest source, the Jordan River, flow into the Dead Sea where there are hardly…
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