Ban Dihydrogen Monoxide

[cstorey]

This seems to be a cause worth supporting!

Ban Dihydrogen Monoxide

The Invisible Killer

Dihydrogen monoxide is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and kills uncounted thousands of people every year. Most of these deaths are caused by accidental inhalation of DHMO, but the dangers of dihydrogen monoxide do not end there. Prolonged exposure to its solid form causes severe tissue damage. Symptoms of DHMO ingestion can include excessive sweating and urination, and possibly a bloated feeling, nausea, vomiting and body electrolyte imbalance. For those who have become dependent, DHMO withdrawal means certain death.

Dihydrogen monoxide:

• is also known as hydroxyl acid, and is the major component of acid rain.
• contributes to the "greenhouse effect."
• may cause severe burns.
• contributes to the erosion of our natural landscape.
• accelerates corrosion and rusting of many metals.
• may cause electrical failures and decreased effectiveness of automobile brakes.
• has been found in excised tumors of terminal cancer patients.

Contamination Is Reaching Epidemic Proportions!

Quantities of dihydrogen monoxide have been found in almost every stream, lake, and reservoir in America today. But the pollution is global, and the contaminant has even been found in Antarctic ice. DHMO has caused millions of dollars of property damage in the Midwest, and recently California.

Despite the danger, dihydrogen monoxide is often used:

• as an industrial solvent and coolant.
• in nuclear power plants.
• in the production of Styrofoam.
• as a fire retardant.
• in many forms of cruel animal research.
• in the distribution of pesticides. Even after washing, produce remains contaminated by this chemical.
• as an additive in certain "junk-foods" and other food products.

Companies dump waste DHMO into rivers and the ocean, and nothing can be done to stop them because this practice is still legal. The impact on wildlife is extreme, and we cannot afford to ignore it any longer!

The Horror Must Be Stopped!

The American government has refused to ban the production, distribution, or use of this damaging chemical due to its "importance to the economic health of this nation." In fact, the navy and other military organizations are conducting experiments with DHMO, and designing multi-billion dollar devices to control and utilize it during warfare situations. Hundreds of military research facilities receive tons of it through a highly sophisticated underground distribution network. Many store large quantities for later use.

It's Not Too Late!

Act NOW to prevent further contamination. Find out more about this dangerous chemical by contacting your MP. What you don't know can hurt you.　

[RJP]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dihydrogen_Monoxide

[cstorey]

RJP : you should also see " The smoke theory of Electricity " from the same source - it is very funny, and nearly as good as the Joseph Lucas Repacement Smoke pictures

[iainp93]

Good God!

I had a severe case of "seniori momento" there!

Chemistry is one of my school subjects too!

My Chemistry teacher would kill me if he found out

Cheers

Iain

[Kevin Farnell]

Chemistry is one of my school subjects too!

Iain

I have a degree in Chemistry, and a Masters Degree (MSc) in Medicinal Chemistry (not to mention a 'CChem').
I work with this stuff daily, and our C.O.S.H.H. assesment states - Hazard - Unknown. Treat as - Toxic, Harmful, Irritant. :o

Other effects include -

Harmful by inhalation - (think about it).
Toxic by ingestion :drinkers: - dilutes metabolites (in sufficient quantities), causing death.

If you ever encounter Oxygen Dihydride,take extreme care.

You really don't want to see the assesment for common salt (Sodium Chloride - NaCl) - thats frightening :o .

Kevin

[jonesey2k]

Didn't fool me as I've used the proper name of water quite a few times to catch people out, especially people who think they know it all!
You say H20, and they know what you are on about, you say Dihydrogen Monoxide and they have no idea!

[Nigel H-J]

Oh well, time to finally admit to everyone............ STUPID Got well and truly had by that!!

Nigel

Hiding in shame!!

[Kevin Farnell]

you say Dihydrogen Monoxide and they have no idea!

You could also try Hydrogen Hydroxide

Kevin