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Why do I float better after drinking alcohol? I have never been able to float very well, often after a matter of seconds my stomach caves in and i sink. Recently on a hot day I had several beers before floating in my backyard pool. I could suddenly float. Why? Is it something to do with the beer in my stomach or blood or simply me being more relaxed and thus making it easier to float?
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Asked by armyduck
on 2009-11-22 12:25:09

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Categories: Human Body.

Tags: float, floating, beer, pool, drinking.

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Reply	psychokinetic says: I'd vote on relaxation mixed with the fact you're drunk. Being drunk could be affecting in two ways I can think of: 1: You feel more confident, and do it without thinking you can't. 2: You're drunk, you're not any better at floating - you just think you are ;) Either way, a few beers and a float on a summer's day......you shouldn't be thinking of science! (no votes) Tags: float, floating, beer, pool, drinking.
	posted on 2009-11-24 21:13:28 \| Report abuse

Reply	ChuenYan says: I vote relaxation (no votes) Tags: float, floating, beer, pool, drinking.
	posted on 2010-03-05 15:57:29 \| Report abuse

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