The Dead Sea is made up of nearly 35 percent dissolved salt, which means that it contains four times the amount of salt found in any ocean. This allows swimmers to effortlessly float on top of the water, notes Atlas Tours.
The Dead Sea's water holds more than 35 types of healing minerals, such as calcium, potassium, magnesium and sulfur, states the Dead Sea Guide website. These minerals soften your skin and relieve conditions such as arthritis, eczema and various body pains.
The Dead Sea is too salty for any living creatures, such as fish, but it is home to bacteria and algae that have acclimated to the tough environment, according to ExtremeScience.com.
The Dead Sea is not only the planet's lowest body of water, it is also the lowest point on earth at 1,300 feet below sea level.
The Dead Sea may be the location of the biblical towns of Sodom and Gomorrah and the lesser known Admah, Zoar, and Zebouin.
