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Would a Wooden Bucket Thrown Into an Ancient Well Actually Reach the Water, Rather Than Float?

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古代的水井把木制水桶扔下去真的能打到水吗,不会浮在水面上吗?

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First recorded Aug 26, 2026, 10:20 PM CST · latest Aug 26, 2026, 10:20 PM CST. Ranks reflect attention on each platform.

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2026-08-26Zhihu Hot List#6#6
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