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Originally posted by powerclown
Moving water seldom freezes, as well. Large bodies of water are usually in motion, currents and such. The faster its moving, the lower the temp at which it freezes. Something to do with Thermodynamics. 
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The water doesn't have the opportunity to form ice nuclei, all of the water molecules have to line up in a specfic way before they can crystalize.
It's neat stuff.
BTW, if you're bored and want to learn about the many strange properties of water click here.
http://www.lsbu.ac.uk/water/strange.html
-SF