Category: Fun
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West Seattle Polar Bear Swim 2015 on Alki Beach: Confirmed!
More people than ever have asked in the past week-plus, “Is the Alki Polar Bear Swim on for New Year’s Day?†Longtime organizer Mark Ufkes has just confirmed, yes, indeed, it is. Can it break last year’s record (~500 swimmers)? Why not! See West Seattle Blog Watch this video on YouTube
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Tenby Boxing Day Swim 2014: Hundreds of swimmers battle freezing rain to take the plunge
An estimated 400 hardy swimmers braved a freezing and drizzly morning to take part in the 44th Tenby Boxing Day Swim On the stroke of 11am before a crowd of thousands, the swimmers – many dressed as pirates – braved horrible weather to take a dip on the Pembrokeshire town’s North Beach. Local hotelier Chris…
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Santa makes an underwater visit in the Florida Keys
Santa took the plunge in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary in the US to deliver presents to all the good mermaids and mermen on Saturday. Santa made rounds about five miles off Islamorada to some very fortunate underwater critters on the Davis Reef. Dive shop operator Spencer Slate filled St. Nick’s shoes this year,…
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Fun with Vortex Rings in the Pool
Create half-ring vortices in a pool by sliding a plate through water and adding food coloring to the ends. Watch this video on YouTube
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Elephant breaks sprinkler and makes their own fountain
Because she can Faa Sai at Elephant Nature Park thinks that sprinkler pressure in the field is not strong enough. She break the pipe and makes their own fountain and enjoy her dancing. Watch this video on YouTube
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The Arena Team get Down & Funky! #ArenaBOOM
Featuring Ranomi Kromowidjojo, Sarah Sjöström, Katinka Hosszu, Ruta Meilutyte, Daniel Gyurta and Gregorio Paltrinieri. Watch this video on YouTube
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What does it take for a normal guy to beat an elite swimmer?
The Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation NRK investigates, by making young distance ace Henrik Christiansen wear different  of handicapping clothes and accessories, in a race against reporter Nicolay Ramm, ‘who likes to swim’. Watch it here on NRK. And don’t worry, you don’t need to understand Norwegian in order to enjoy ! :-) Post by NRK Sport.
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Aussie Short Course Cap Challenge
How many caps can you fit on your head in 47.63 seconds? Video featuring Matt Abood, Dave McKeon, Jess Corones, Britt Elmslie. Watch this video on YouTube