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Old 05-03-2006, 11:21 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Cynthetiq
If I recall correctly being in water normally causes you to lose core body temperature which can lead to hypothermia
I'm sure the water must be heated, it has to be fairly cold in NYC most evenings still no?

I think that over time the water would essentially disolve your skin. Think about how your fingers and toes looked after a long hot soak in the bath. Once your protective oils are washed away your skin becomes pretty vulnerable, and water is the universal solvent.
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