Not-so-deadly Dead Sea

A sunbather floats on the Dead Sea, north of the West Bank Jewish settlement of Mitzpe Shalem November 9, 2011. The Dead Sea, a salty desert lake some 422 meters below sea level, is just one of 28 natural landmarks vying for the title of one of the "New Seven Wonders of Nature", an online competition which ends November 11.[Photo/Agencies]