Whilst reading one of the latest editions of New Scientist more specific september 2008.
I came across an story about dihydrogen monoxide.
I think it's something everyone should be made aware of.
This is just a small copy and paste from http://www.dhmo.org/ A group dedicated to increasing public knowledge of the hazards of this ubiquitous pollutant.
I should also point out the below is not suspected but proven scientific fact.
Some of the known perils of Dihydrogen Monoxide are:
* Death due to accidental inhalation of DHMO, even in small quantities.
* Prolonged exposure to solid DHMO causes severe tissue damage.
* Excessive ingestion produces a number of unpleasant though not typically life-threatening side-effects.
* DHMO is a major component of acid rain.
* Gaseous DHMO can cause severe burns.
* Contributes to soil erosion.
* Leads to corrosion and oxidation of many metals.
* Contamination of electrical systems often causes short-circuits.
* Exposure decreases effectiveness of automobile brakes.
* Found in biopsies of pre-cancerous tumors and lesions.
* Given to vicious dogs involved in recent deadly attacks.
* Often associated with killer cyclones in the U.S. Midwest and elsewhere, and in hurricanes including deadly storms in Florida, New Orleans and other areas of the southeastern U.S.
* Thermal variations in DHMO are a suspected contributor to the El Nino weather effect.
I think it's fairly obvious to anyone who has an interest in life and our planet how potentialy dangerous this stuff can be.
I came across an story about dihydrogen monoxide.
I think it's something everyone should be made aware of.
This is just a small copy and paste from http://www.dhmo.org/ A group dedicated to increasing public knowledge of the hazards of this ubiquitous pollutant.
I should also point out the below is not suspected but proven scientific fact.
Some of the known perils of Dihydrogen Monoxide are:
* Death due to accidental inhalation of DHMO, even in small quantities.
* Prolonged exposure to solid DHMO causes severe tissue damage.
* Excessive ingestion produces a number of unpleasant though not typically life-threatening side-effects.
* DHMO is a major component of acid rain.
* Gaseous DHMO can cause severe burns.
* Contributes to soil erosion.
* Leads to corrosion and oxidation of many metals.
* Contamination of electrical systems often causes short-circuits.
* Exposure decreases effectiveness of automobile brakes.
* Found in biopsies of pre-cancerous tumors and lesions.
* Given to vicious dogs involved in recent deadly attacks.
* Often associated with killer cyclones in the U.S. Midwest and elsewhere, and in hurricanes including deadly storms in Florida, New Orleans and other areas of the southeastern U.S.
* Thermal variations in DHMO are a suspected contributor to the El Nino weather effect.
I think it's fairly obvious to anyone who has an interest in life and our planet how potentialy dangerous this stuff can be.
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