http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-Newtonian_fluidA non-Newtonian fluid is a fluid whose flow properties cannot be described by a single constant viscosity. Many polymer solutions and molten polymers are non-Newtonian fluids, as are many commonly found substances such as ketchup, starch suspensions, paint, blood and shampoo.
An inexpensive, non-toxic example of a non-Newtonian fluid is a suspension of corn starch (corn flour) in water, sometimes called oobleck. The application of force - for example by stabbing the surface with a finger, or rapidly inverting the container holding it - leads to the fluid behaving like a solid rather than a liquid. This is the "shear thickening" property of this non-Newtonian fluid. More gentle treatment, such as slowly inserting a spoon, will leave it in its liquid state. Trying to jerk the spoon back out again, however, will trigger the return of the temporary solid state.
A person moving quickly and applying sufficient force with his feet can literally walk across such a liquid.[1]
http://www.digyourowngrave.com/walking-on-non-newtonian-fluid
