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SameOldStory · 11-30-2010, 01:25 PM

Stitchawl reminds me of an enviromental problem that has been swept under the rug far too long - Dihydrogen Monoxide.

Yes. It IS one of those "science" things that people have a hard time understanding. But you have to make an effort to understand how Dihydrogen Monoxide (or DHMO) is capable of affecting all life on earth.

NO. I am NOT being an alarmist! Just a few of the facts;

Death due to accidental inhalation of DHMO, even in small quantities.
Prolonged exposure to solid DHMO causes severe tissue damage.
Found in biopsies of pre-cancerous tumors and lesions.
DHMO is a major component of acid rain.
Gaseous DHMO can cause severe burns.

This compound is often used in some repugnant ways;

as an industrial solvent and coolant,
in nuclear power plants,
in the production of Styrofoam,
in biological and chemical weapons manufacture,
in the development of genetically engineering crops and animals,
as a major ingredient in many home-brewed bombs,

Both lists go on and on!

Learn the details! Protect our inviroment by ridding the world of Dihydrogen Monoxide.

11-30-2010, 01:25 PM	#13642
SameOldStory My True Self Posts: 3,126 Karma: 66242098 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Trantor, Galactic Center Device: Galaxy Tab 2 7.0	Stitchawl reminds me of an enviromental problem that has been swept under the rug far too long - Dihydrogen Monoxide. Yes. It IS one of those "science" things that people have a hard time understanding. But you have to make an effort to understand how Dihydrogen Monoxide (or DHMO) is capable of affecting all life on earth. NO. I am NOT being an alarmist! Just a few of the facts; Death due to accidental inhalation of DHMO, even in small quantities. Prolonged exposure to solid DHMO causes severe tissue damage. Found in biopsies of pre-cancerous tumors and lesions. DHMO is a major component of acid rain. Gaseous DHMO can cause severe burns. This compound is often used in some repugnant ways; as an industrial solvent and coolant, in nuclear power plants, in the production of Styrofoam, in biological and chemical weapons manufacture, in the development of genetically engineering crops and animals, as a major ingredient in many home-brewed bombs, Both lists go on and on! Learn the details! Protect our inviroment by ridding the world of Dihydrogen Monoxide.