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Why ocean whirlpools can swallow boats

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Certain violently spinning sections of the sea form completely terrifying liquid vortexes of total doom. These swirling aggressive currents casually swallow tiny unexpecting vessels without leaving absolutely any visible trace upon the rapidly churning blue surface.

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