Gargling in Space

This Challenge sounds amazingly easy, but watch how messy it gets. Can you gargle in space, or put another way what does gravity do to help us gargle? In a brave attempt to explore this Richard makes a mess and also discovers some fascinating science. Believe us; it’s much easier in your bathroom at home.

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