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How do you hold your breath underwater?

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Answer:

you have to grow gills or eat a computer

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Why is it hard to hold my breath underwater?
It's harder to hold your breath because there's no AIR & OXYGEN and 'cause in water if you hold your breath too long you die, but if you hold your breath in the air and if you think you are...
How long can you hold your breath underwater?
That depends on your lung capacity. The world record is 19 minutes and 21 seconds.
Is it harder to hold your breath underwater?
yes
Do you have to hold your breath underwater if you are a mermaid?
no but if you were a mermaid and you went out of the water you would have to hold your breath because you have gills and not lungs
How long can a dolphin hold its breath underwater?
ImproveThe time that a dolphin can holds its breath depends greatly on the species. The common Dolphin can hold their breath for up 15 minutes or more, although they normally come up for air more...