I have an impressive body made entirely of water, but if you toss me into a lake, I will immediately float instead of sinking.
An iceberg
This riddle exploits the scientific quirk that most heavy objects sink while this frozen giant defies expectations. Because water expands when it freezes into ice, it becomes less dense than its liquid surroundings. Knowing this scientific principle allows you to solve the mystery of why this frozen mass stays afloat.
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