oobleck quick steps cornstarch water walk

A quick walk can cross a tub of oobleck

Oobleck is a mixture of cornstarch and water. Each quick step pushes on it hard enough to make it temporarily act more like a solid, so a person can cross a large tub without sinking if they keep moving fast.

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oobleck quick steps cornstarch water walk

A quick walk can cross a tub of oobleck

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