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the human body is made up of ~70% water so without water, we just simply rot away.

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they have stored fat in their bodies that can subsitute for food for a couple of days answer 2 id say about 3 days - as long as you are drinking water. i dont suggest trying it.

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No. LAck of water would be the critical issue.

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