Episode 0001: How Fast Can Aquaman Swim In Jeans? : Aquaman

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Channel: My Dumb Question · 2018 · Entertainment

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Dive into the depths of the ocean and the world of DC comics as we explore one of its most intriguing characters - Aquaman. Ever since his creation, Aquaman has been seen as the sea's equivalent of an all-American hero. However, with the casting of Jason Mamoa in the role, our perception of this oceanic dweller has taken a rugged turn. Decked in a pair of jeans, Mamoa has redefined Aquaman as the bad-ass protector of the marine realm.

In this video, we’ll be investigating a fascinating query: just how fast can Aquaman swim in those jeans? We'll be incorporating insights from marine biology, hydrodynamics, and superhero lore to craft an informed analysis. Our theoretical exploration won’t just stop there - we'll even consider whether he could have saved the passengers of the ill-fated Titanic with his incredible powers.

Prepare to immerse yourself in a blend of fantasy, science, and history as we plunge into the mysterious ocean depths with Aquaman. Will our favorite underwater superhero beat the odds and come out victorious, or will the weight of reality pull him down? Tune in to find out and don't forget to hit that subscribe button for more intriguing superhero science breakdowns! 🌊💪🔱

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Sources:
https://www.cbr.com/weird-facts-aquaman-body/ 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAGxEu-oFZs - Jason Momoa Stargate Atlantis
Hydrokinesis 
https://www.yourswimlog.com/drag-suits-when-you-should-and-shouldnt-wear-one/ - Dragsuits
https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Fulltext/2012/04000/The_Effect_of_Drag_Suit_Training_on_50_m_Freestyle.15.aspx Dragsuit study
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4819756/ - Clothed swimming Study
https://mashable.com/article/aquaman-wet-pants/#iq9jR6Kypkqh - Jason Mamoa admits swimming in pants was a bad idea
https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/atlantis - Where is atlantis
https://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/08/140828-arctic-migration-genome-genetics-dna-eskimos-inuit-dorset/ - The Arctics earliest people
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/airplane-1549-hudson-hypothermia/ - hypothermia
https://www.theledger.com/news/20110224/hypothermia-can-be-fatal-in-florida Hypothermia in Tampa Bay
https://www.businessinsider.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-frostbite-or-hypothermia-2014-1 hypothermia chart
https://io9.gizmodo.com/5901952/whatever-happened-to-the-iceberg-that-sank-the-titanic - temperature of the water when the atlantic went down. 

Pants Dry = 1.5lbs
Pants Wet = 5lbs

On average clothed swimming 482 meters in 19 minutes
25.36 meters per minute
0.95 mph 1.52 kph
On average naked swimming 564 meters in 18 minutes
29.68  meters per minute
1.1 mph 1.77kph
17.03% decrease in speed when clothed
Aquaman can swim at 6,818 mph/ 5924.838 knots / 10972.8 KPH
With pants on = 5,656.9 mph/ 4915.71171 Knots / 9103.89807 KPH
It’s 5,651.54 kilometers from Atlantis to Tampa
6,818
-1,161.10
=5,656.9

Nova Scotia to Atlantis Distance 1,450 miles (k 2,333)
Western Sahara to Atlantis 1,650 miles (k2,655)
Thailand to greenland distance - 9,895 km 

It takes 20 minutes to die from Hypothermia in 41 degree water
2,275 KPH IN PANTS
2,743 kph REGULAR
(WITHIN 20 MINUTES)
1,654 with 15 minutes without pants
1,365 in 15 minutes in pants

How fast can Aquaman swim?

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