Corrected entry: If there were enough ice on the planet that, when melted, would raise the ocean levels to the extent shown in the movie, then the saltwater would be diluted enough to be drinkable, negating the plot point about "hydro" being such a valuable commodity.
wizard_of_gore
31st Jul 2007
Correction: The salt must have come from somewhere else. It is a naturally occurring mineral, after all.
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