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Protect yourself from the dangers of Dihydrogen Monoxide

A few years ago, Neal Boortz, an Atlanta Radio Talk Show Host and legend (in his own mind if no other) brought to light a something VERY important.

He informed the population of Atlanta that the city's water supply had thousands of tons of a compound called "Dihydrogen Monoxide." The water supply was simply full of it. He went on the lay out some of the dangers of Dihydrogen Monoxide (from DHMO.org/facts):

  • 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.
  • In laying out the case regarding Dihydrogen Monoxide, it was interesting to see the reactions. The story was actually picked up by one of the local television stations. The Atlanta Water Department was put on the spot, and their spokesperson at the time told news crews and others that the Atlanta Waterworks allowed no more dihydrogen monoxide than allowed by law.

    Nothing has changed in the decade since Neal Boortz brought this to light.  in fact, it is very possible that the level of Dihydrogen Monoxide in the local water supply has increased.  And don't just think it is Atlanta!  The is Dihydrogen Monoxide in the water supply of EVERY city in the nation... it can even be found in well water... although sometimes there is less in wells than in city water supplies. Bottled water is just loaded with it.

    Understand the effects of Dihydrogen Monoxide.  Tomorrow you should explain this to all of your neighbors.

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    10 commentsLane Bailey - REALTOR & Car Guy • April 01 2009 11:07AM