The mixture, which is a combination of sand and water, typically occurs in areas near water — but it can also be found in deserts Nicholas Rice is a Senior Editor for PEOPLE Magazine. He began working ...

This couple sank into each other’s hearts. A man who fell into quicksand while strolling along a beautiful beach with his best friend had his life changed by the terrifying incident. Mitchell ...

If you get stuck in quicksand, remember it's impossible to drown in the stuff. Instead, calmly try freeing yourself by gently kicking your legs back and forth. This should loosen the dense sand around ...