Why doesn't the atmosphere crush us under it's weight?

Subject: Why doesn't the atmosphere crush us under it's weight?

Date: Sun Mar 10 14:15:54 2002
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Area of science: Earth Sciences
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I read in an article that this had something to do with our blood pressure, but 
the article didn't explain the statement in any detail.

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