The Bath of Liquid
A man fell into a full bath of liquid at work. When he got out he was dry, but he was taken straight to a hospital. Can you explain why he was dry and why he was taken to a hospital?
hint 1
The liquid in the bath was a room temperature.
hint 2
There were warning signs to keep clear.
hint 3
It was an accident that caused him to fall into the bath.
hint 4
He had fallen gently and had not suffered a concussion or any other severe blows.
hint 5
The liquid in the bath was 4 feet deep, and little was lost when he fell in.
hint 6
He was not wearing any protective clothing.
hint 7
He had not injested any of the liquid.
hint 8
He was required to burn his clothes.
Answer
He fell into a storage bath containing mercury. He was taken to the hospital to be decontaminated because mercury can cause health problems. At room temperature mercury does not leave the skin feeling wet.
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