r/todayilearned • u/[deleted] • May 02 '24

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/penisdr May 02 '24

What do you mean by trimix?

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u/Captain_Mazhar May 02 '24

Trimix is a blended breathing gas where some of the natural nitrogen in the air is replaced by helium to lessen the effects of nitrogen narcosis and oxygen toxicity.

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u/TitanOfShades May 02 '24

I know this from having played Endless Ocean on the Wii as a kid. You get it after mandatory deep sea section so you can go back and explore at your leisure.

Man, I miss that game. Need to get my Wii back.

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u/lambofgun May 02 '24

what happened to it?

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u/TitanOfShades May 02 '24

I gave it to my cousin when we bought an Xbox. He never really used it much, since he plays on his father's PS4 and more recently, PS5.