WARNING.. Do not buy

• is called "hydroxyl acid", the substance is the major component of acid rain.
• contributes to the "greenhouse effect".
• may cause severe burns.
• is fatal if inhaled.
• 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.

• 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, product remains contaminated by this chemical.
• as an additive in certain "junk-foods" and other food products.

Dru1076 wrote: Careful Scott...she might hear you...

shadar wrote: For some bizarre (and admittedly adolescent) reason, these dihydrogen monoxide discussions are always amusing, especially when we try to invent new dangers.

I had the privilege once of participating in a thread where a couple people started to really freak out after not recognizing the chemical name for H20. That was hilarious beyond belief as we were able to keep them freaking out for days before someone spoiled the fun. One even wrote a letter to his congressman. But that was back when the trope was fairly new. Pretty hard to find anyone that gullible now, but I I'll never stop trying.

Obviously not in this forum.

But based on the bizarre chain letters that I see circulating (and the myths on Snopes that are always getting busted) there are still people out there who are so naive, anti-scientific, so wrapped up in conspiracies and just ignorant that they might bite. The Onion and a few other parody news sites frequently get referenced by those chain letters and reported as "hidden truths", so there is hope.

The recent story about 37 deaths from Cannabis overdoses the week after Colorado legalization and sale was incredibly hilarious, especially for a daily toker like me. A high government official in Sweden bought it, as well as a number of police officials in the US, one of whom even referenced the bogus story when testifying before Congress. Just proves there are still suckers who will freak out over anything that confirms their fears without first engaging their brain.

If you find ignorance to be a source of humor, then there is a seemingly endless supply of comedians out there to entertain us.

Shadar

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