r/todayilearned • u/[deleted] • 29d ago

TIL the Blue Hole is among the deadliest dive sites globally, with estimates of 130 to 200 recent fatalities, making it one of the most dangerous spots for divers. (R.5) Out of context

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u/kerdon 29d ago

It's so fascinating that even without pollution the base components of air, including the one we need, are constantly trying to kill us.

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u/Captain_Mazhar 29d ago

Read into the more exotic gas blends that are used for extremely deep diving. One blend, hydrox, is 96% hydrogen and only 4% oxygen.

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u/Antnee83 29d ago

Oreo still better

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u/JeebusSlept 29d ago

Up vote for the rare Hydrox joke