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Getting Water Out of Your Ear (fyfluiddynamics.com)
submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

cross-posted from: https://discuss.tchncs.de/post/1312651

TLDR: To remove by shaking one would need accelerations high as 24g, which can damage the ear. A couple drops of vinegar or alcohol in the ear will lower the surface tension and make the fluid easier to remove

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[-] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I've usually had good success turning that ear towards the ground and repeatedly jumping. At least it gets the water away from my eardrum which is good enough

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