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Quicksand is a type of sand that traps living or non-living things in it.It is so sticky that you cannot escape from it and because of our weight you start to sink in it,it can also drown you so stay away from it, it is really dangerous.

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It is NOT a type of sand, nor is it "sticky". It is ordinary sand mixed with a lot of water. By letting yourself float in it you can gently swim out of it - though I suspect that demands considerable presence of mind.

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