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What sinks when it is in the water?

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Anonymous

14y ago
Updated: 3/24/2020

Pennies, rocks, heavy phones (old phones, usually like the brick), and likely chapter books would too. Some examples that DO NOT sink are wood, graphite, pencils, and empty plastic cups.

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