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Why do they call it "quicksand" when it sucks you down so slowly?

Posted - September 19, 2019
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  • 5391
    Because “slowsand” doesn’t sound scary enough. 
      September 19, 2019 6:38 AM MDT
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  • 6988
    Back in the 60s, a guy down the road needed the local volunteer fire dept. to pull him outta the mud in his driveway. He had sunk to his belt line. 
      September 19, 2019 9:14 AM MDT
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  • 44231
    I am going to steal this question in 2-1/2 years.
      May 2, 2022 7:39 AM MDT
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