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Well, actually, contrary to what Huckleberry Finn's superstition suggests, whether a man (or woman) floats on his back or face is not determined by sex, but rather by a number of factors, including:
- Lungs. Lungs are like a sponge. When someone drowns, the air sacs in the lungs fill with water. Since a body without air in the lungs is denser than water, it sinks. A person who is killed on the surface and then put in the water tends to float, since the lungs are still full of air (although see below). That's how pathologists can tell whether a person was drowned or was dead before hitting the water.
- Body position. A person who was dead before entering the water can still sink depending on the position of the body. If the body is upright when dumped into the water, water can enter the lungs while air escapes. Hence, the body sinks after a short time. If the body is prone (face down), the air in the lungs can't escape, so the body floats.
- Body fat. Body fat is less dense than water. The fatter a person is, the more buoyant the body. Muscle on the other hand is denser than water, so people with a lot of muscle -- or people who are just plain lean -- tend to sink.
- Clothing. Some fabrics trap air well; others don't. Natural fibers, like cotton and wool, absorb water and so tend to sink. An exception is silk, whose fine fibers can be woven tightly enough to trap air. Some synthetic fibers, like nylon and polyester, usually don't absorb water, so they can trap air. Other synthetic fibers, such as orlon and other fibers used in cold weather clothing and sleeping bags, are manufactured like some pastas, with one or more tunnels in them. These tunnels are designed to trap air and insulate the wearer. These fibers float until they fill with water, at which point they sink like a stone.
- Putrefaction. A body that sinks doesn't necessarily stay sunk. As the corpse decays, it generates gases that collect in various body cavities. That's why corpses become bloated, whether in the water or not, giving us the charming term "floater."
- Salinity of the Water. Probably the most important factor is salinity. Salt water is denser than fresh water, so corpses tend to float in the ocean but not in a river.
- Temperature of the Water. The water's temperature affects its density. Water is densest at 4 degrees Celsius (about 39 degrees Fahrenheit). Bodies of water often have a thermocline (a depth where there's a dramatic change in temperature). Warm waters "float" and circulate by convection when warmed by the sun; colder waters "sink" and tend to stay there. Hence, there is a slight (very slight) tendency for bodies in cold water to float, since they may be less dense than the water surrounding them.
What else can I help you with?
How do you perform a dead man float in swimming?
You float face down in the water. You only move to get air.
Is it true that a dead man can float in th river without being drowned?
Of course! how can a dead man drown if he is already dead?!!!! Of course! how can a dead man drown if he is already dead?!!!!
When was The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World created?
The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World was created in 1968.
How does Huck know that the drowned body that is found is not his Pap?
In Chapter 3 of the "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" Huck says "Well, about this time he was found in the river drownded, about twelve mile above town, so people said. They judged it was him, anyway; said this drownded man was just his size, and was ragged, and had uncommon long hair, which was all like pap; but they couldn't make nothing out of the face, because it had been in the water so long it warn't much like a face at all. They said he was floating on his back in the water. They took him and buried him on the bank. But I warn't comfortable long, because I happened to think of something. I knowed mighty well that a drownded man don't float on his back, but on his face. So I knowed, then, that this warn't pap, but a woman dressed up in a man's clothes. So I was uncomfortable again. I judged the old man would turn up again by and by, though I wished he wouldn't."
What do the villagers do with the body of the drowned man?
The villagers give the drowned man a proper burial by sewing him into a weighted sack and throwing him back into the sea. They want to ensure that the body does not wash ashore and contaminate their village with illness.
What is the goal of the drowned man?
To survive.
How is the drowned man discovered in the handsomest drowned man?
A group of children are playing around at a beach, when they see a dead man wash up ashore.
What did the men do when they saw the dead man in the handsomest drowned man in the world?
Screamed
What is unusual about the drowned man how do villagers explain these characteristics in the handsomest man drowned?
The unusual thing about the drowned man is his exceptionally handsome appearance, which defies the typical features of drowned bodies. The villagers explain this by attributing the man's beauty to his mysterious origins beyond their own isolated village, suggesting he may have come from a place where such beauty is more common. They view him as a supernatural or mythical being due to his striking looks and the impact he has on their lives.
What is the climax of the story the Handsomest Drowned Man in the World?
The climax of "The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World" occurs when the villagers acknowledge the beauty and significance of the drowned man, Esteban, and work together to give him a proper farewell and send-off. This moment marks the peak of emotional intensity in the story as the villagers are deeply affected by the presence of Esteban and the impact he has on their lives.
Is there a movie where a man drowned in a bathtub in a Roy Scheider?
It is called "The Last Embrace".
What are the ratings and certificates for Dead Man's Float - 1980?
Dead Man's Float - 1980 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:G
