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Hmm. Now I want to google. I'm thinking you don't need your lungs full of water to drown, and in fact that'd take a lot of inhaling.
Wikipedia says "Tidal volume (TV) is the amount of air breathed in or out during normal respiration. It is normally from 450 to 500 mL." Then there's "Inspiratory reserve volume similarly, is the additional air that can be inhaled after a normal tidal breath in. About 2.5 more litres can be inhaled."
So you could get 3 litres of water in, which is just more than half the normal adult lung capacity. That would be about 7 pounds which is quite heavy. But let me google more...
More than likely, some amount of water enters the lung in the vast majority of cases, probably in over 90%. However, the amount of water that actually enters the lungs varies considerably and, in the vast majority of cases it is 22ml/kg or less—and in most of those cases substantially less.” (This translates to roughly a tablespoon of water per pound weight of the victim).
My head hurts. I'm not doing the math. Could tip the density.
I assume once a body relaxes in death water could also enter the esophagus, stomach, and slowly saturate through the tissues as well. The lungs alone wouldn't have to account for the bouyancy differential.
I always admire ita's quest for accuracy.
I think the cycle for a corpse is float-sink-float. The question is how long the floating period lasts, and how long it takes for an Immortal to revive.
I think the cycle for a corpse is float-sink-float. The question is how long the floating period lasts,
Yes.
I posted something about this a while back. Don't remember where it was from, though.
What makes a corpse float or sink: [link]
Watched Christmas Invasion and enjoyed it. I like #10 very much, from what I can tell. But I remain in love with #9. It's all good, though.
Also looking forward to Torchwood. I wonder if they'll start at the same time.
Also looking forward to Torchwood. I wonder if they'll start at the same time.
unfortunately, UKers are telling me Torchwood won't even start filming until january. they're betting it will start up just as the new Who season finishes.
Ah well, give us something to keep warm with, while we wait for series 3 of the new Who, it will.
Damn, I want to see the Christmas Invasion!
I wish they'd get somebody to air Who in the US already!
