How gullible are we?evilqueensageApril 28 2007, 07:30:24 UTC
It reminded me of the following, but sadly, people are still listening to this %$^).
The first Web posting by Craig Jackson included the following:
The dangers of dihydrogen monoxide include:
Also called "hydroxyl acid", the substance is the major component of acid rain; Contributes to the greenhouse effect; Contributes to the erosion of our natural landscape; Accelerates corrosion and breakdown of electrical equipment; Excessive ingestion may cause various unpleasant effects; Prolonged contact with its solid form results in severe tissue damage; Inhalation, even in small quantities, may cause death; Its gaseous form may cause severe burns; It has been found in the tumors of terminal cancer patients; Withdrawal by those addicted to the substance causes certain death within 168 hours; Despite the danger, DHMO is often used: Used in many forms of cruel animal research; The US Navy has a secret distribution network for DHMO; Lakes and rivers all over the world are contaminated with DHMO; 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; Known to be a component of a number of cancer-causing agents Nevertheless, governments and corporations continue using it widely, heedless of its grave dangers. A slightly later version is archived at: http://web.archive.org/web/19970125142623/media.circus.com/~no_dhmo/, though the original webpage is no longer accessible.
The first Web posting by Craig Jackson included the following:
The dangers of dihydrogen monoxide include:
Also called "hydroxyl acid", the substance is the major component of acid rain;
Contributes to the greenhouse effect;
Contributes to the erosion of our natural landscape;
Accelerates corrosion and breakdown of electrical equipment;
Excessive ingestion may cause various unpleasant effects;
Prolonged contact with its solid form results in severe tissue damage;
Inhalation, even in small quantities, may cause death;
Its gaseous form may cause severe burns;
It has been found in the tumors of terminal cancer patients;
Withdrawal by those addicted to the substance causes certain death within 168 hours;
Despite the danger, DHMO is often used:
Used in many forms of cruel animal research;
The US Navy has a secret distribution network for DHMO;
Lakes and rivers all over the world are contaminated with DHMO;
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;
Known to be a component of a number of cancer-causing agents
Nevertheless, governments and corporations continue using it widely, heedless of its grave dangers.
A slightly later version is archived at: http://web.archive.org/web/19970125142623/media.circus.com/~no_dhmo/, though the original webpage is no longer accessible.
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