Swimming In A Pure Black Pool May Be More Of A Nightmare Than A Dream Come True
Swimming in a black void sounds intriguing until you hear the drawbacks.
Some pools are built to impress, but a pure-black swimming pool can feel more like a movie set than a backyard upgrade. The dark water, the glossy tiles, and the almost eerie finish give the whole thing a dramatic look that instantly grabs attention.
That striking style comes with a catch, though, because what looks sleek in photos can feel a lot less dreamy once you think about actually using it. In this story, the black-pool trend takes a turn from stylish to unsettling, and the details make it hard to look away.
Here’s where the nightmare part starts to show.
These black tiles are like swimming in a galaxy! If only we could take it one step further and make the black as pure as a black void. That sounds super cool, doesn't it?
reindesaThe black tiles look super cool, but when light hits them, the color tends to transform.
Gilberto ElkisHave you ever heard of Vantablack?
Vantablack is a substance that can absorb 99% of light, and even on a flat surface, it looks like a black void.
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Developed by Surrey NanoSystems in the United Kingdom, Vantablack is the darkest substance known, absorbing up to 99.965% of radiation in the visible spectrum.
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So, theoretically, if we coated our pool tiles with Vantablack, could we finally swim in a black void? Awesome!
Except it is not awesome. In fact, it would be incredibly dangerous and irresponsible to even attempt such a thing.
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How did we come to this realization? Let me tell you!
That “pure black” dream turns into a nightmare, just like Professor Brian Cox’s trek into the toxic Cueva de Villa Luz.
How did we come to this realization? Let me tell you!
It all began innocently enough with a Tumblr post where someone thought, "Black pools are cool and all, but what about Vantablack pools?"
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In came a party-pooper with some seriously horrifying "fun" facts about Vantablack.
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And then it managed to keep getting worse.
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So let's sum up your bad idea:
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Are you looking at the fact-finder's username right now?
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