135: Underwater Lakes

This week we learn about ancient salt deposits at the bottom of the ocean lead to the insane phenomenon of what scientists refer to as "Hot Tubs of Despair." A listener email explains how the Church used to try their best to prove the existence of dragons. Episode Tabs:Explore the ‘Hot Tub of Despair,’ an underwater lake that kills almost everything insidehttps://www.latimes.com/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-jacuzzi-death-brine-20161102-story.htmlListener Tabs:Crocodile at the Santuario Madonna delle Lacrime Immacolatehttps://www.atlasobscura.com/places/crocodile-at-the-santuario-madonna-delle-lacrime-immacolateEmail your closed tab submissions to: 500opentabs@gmail.comSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/500OpenTabs500 Open Tabs Wiki: https://500-open-tabs.fandom.com/wiki/500_Open_Tabs_Wiki500 Open Roads (Google Maps episode guide): https://maps.app.goo.gl/Tg9g2HcUaFAzXGbw7Continue the conversation by joining us on Discord! https://discord.gg/8px5RJHk7aGet 40% off an annual subscription to Nebula by going to nebula.tv/500opentabs

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