Dihydrogen-Monoxide (DHMO)

[JETZcorp]

This is from the http://www.dhmo.org FAQ.

WHAT IS DHMO?
Dihydrogen Monoxide (DHMO) is a colorless and odorless chemical compound, also referred to by some as Dihydrogen Oxide, Hydrogen Hydroxide, Hydronium Hydroxide, or simply Hydric acid. Its basis is the highly reactive hydroxyl radical, a species shown to mutate DNA, denature proteins, disrupt cell membranes, and chemically alter critical neurotransmitters. The atomic components of DHMO are found in a number of caustic, explosive and poisonous compounds such as Sulfuric Acid, Nitroglycerine and Ethyl Alcohol.

SHOULD I BE CONCERNED?
Yes, you should be concerned about DHMO! Although the U.S. Government and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) do not classify Dihydrogen Monoxide as a toxic or carcinogenic substance (as it does with better known chemicals such as hydrochloric acid and benzene), DHMO is a constituent of many known toxic substances, diseases and disease-causing agents, environmental hazards and can even be lethal to humans in quantities as small as a thimbleful.
Research conducted by award-winning U.S. scientist Nathan Zohner concluded that roughly 86 percent of the population supports a ban on dihydrogen monoxide. Although his results are preliminary, Zohner believes people need to pay closer attention to the information presented to them regarding Dihydrogen Monoxide. He adds that if more people knew the truth about DHMO then studies like the one he conducted would not be necessary.
A similar study conducted by U.S. researchers Patrick K. McCluskey and Matthew Kulick also found that nearly 90 percent of the citizens participating in their study were willing to sign a petition to support an outright ban on the use of Dihydrogen Monoxide in the United States.

WHAT ARE THE DANGERS?
Each year, Dihydrogen Monoxide is a known causative component in many thousands of deaths and is a major contributor to millions upon millions of dollars in damage to property and the environment. Some of the known perils of Dihydrogen Monoxide are:
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.

DOES IT IMPROVE ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE?
Absolutely! With the numerous allegations of amateur and professional athletes using anabolic steroids and/or blood doping to enhance performance, virtually no attention has been paid to the performance enhancing properties of Dihydrogen Monoxide. It is perhaps the sporting world's dirtiest of dirty little secrets that athletes regularly ingest large quantities of DHMO in an effort to gain a competitive edge over an opponent.
One technique commonly used by endurance athletes in sports such as distance running and cycling is to take a large amount of DHMO immediately prior to a race. This is known within racing circles to dramatically improve performance.
Sports-medicine physicians warn that ingesting too much Dihydrogen Monoxide can lead to complications and unwanted side-effects, but do acknowledge the link to improved performance. DHMO is not currently considered a banned substance, so post-race urine tests do not detect elevated or abnormal levels of DHMO.

So, what do you guys think? Should we put a leash on this stuff or just let it pour into our rivers and streams?

[yomo]

That doesnt show its uses and how much is produced and what not.

[gordy]

bahaha, given to dogs before deadly attacks...
time for the mxs forums to really display its true IQ levels.

[yomo]

I think its used in the production of power as well...

Man that sh*t is nasty stuff...

[Voutare]

You guys are all retarded.


If you guys don't get this within 5 posts of this, I'll tell you what it actually is.

[Turbine951]

Seriously, use your brains. Dihydrogen = 2 parts hydrogen, Monoxide = 1 part oxygen. Put them together and what do you get!?

Ding Ding Ding

[Voutare]

Should we put a leash on this stuff or just let it pour into our rivers and streams?

That's the best subliminal message I have read in a long time.

[yzmxer608]

Didn't you already post this here? Or am I thinking of somewhere else I saw it.... Yeah it's water...

[DJ99X]

Voutare and Turbine: I think you'll find that Jetzcorp, Gordy and Yomo all know that it is water.

[Voutare]

Voutare and Turbine: I think you'll find that Jetzcorp, Gordy and Yomo all know that it is water.

I didn't direct it to them. It was more everyone else who didn't get it. (The 'other' part of the forum.)

[DJ99X]

LOL. Not really nice calling them retarded before they even got the chance to make a post, haha

[jlv]

How about a new poll on whether we should end women's suffrage? I, for one, say it has gone on too long.

[Voutare]

How about a new poll on whether we should end women's suffrage? I, for one, say it has gone on too long.

Womens Suffrage... this is one of the dumbest things that the male gender has ever allowed.

[Pumaxcs]

LOL! I almost made a stupid mistake there.

[Voutare]

"We should have a vote on it" was kind of ironic too. Are there any women on this forum?


And we are still the worlds largest minority. I can't decide if that is good or bad.