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ban Dihydrogen monoxide i say! ban it!

Nebarri_Prime
01-04-2005, 23:16
BAN DIHYDROGEN MONOXIDE!
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 hydroxl 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 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.

OOC: and yes i know what Dihydrogen monoxide is do you
Tekania
01-04-2005, 23:31
Funny...

However, you have one aspect alone DHMO is not conductive. The compound itself will not conduct electricity. It's impurities that are commonly found in the liquid which are conductive (Calcium, Sodium, Magnesium etc.)... But in its pure form, it will not conduct electrity... You could submerge your computer in pure DHMO and it would not short.
Enn
02-04-2005, 00:03
Funny...

However, you have one aspect alone DHMO is not conductive. The compound itself will not conduct electricity. It's impurities that are commonly found in the liquid which are conductive (Calcium, Sodium, Magnesium etc.)... But in its pure form, it will not conduct electrity... You could submerge your computer in pure DHMO and it would not short.
Of course, you wouldn't want to turn the computer on after it had been retrieved from there.

Plus, you missed the fact the DHMO is an incredibly addictive chemical, and the withdrawal symptoms will always lead to death.

BUT, in any case, ther mods have made clear time and time again that this would be deleted on sight, should it be submitted. It's even addressed in the Before you make a proposal thread.
Fass
02-04-2005, 00:11
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=390996

Pete, we have a repeat. A locked one, at that!
Hersfold
02-04-2005, 00:14
I hate April Fools Day.
UMCD
02-04-2005, 00:21
Haha my chemistry teacher tried that one on me last semester.
Randomea
02-04-2005, 00:39
Old joke. There's a website devoted to the 'cause' somewhere.
Frisbeeteria
02-04-2005, 00:50
* Sigh. * I thought this particular bit of idiocy had finally died out.


Don't post this again. Anyone. Please.