Это - одна из самых потрясающих статей, прочитанных мной за последний год. Заставляет задуматься. О многом.
www.dhmo.org/
Dihydrogen Monoxide (DHMO) is perhaps the single most prevalent of all chemicals that can be dangerous to human life. Despite this truth, most people are not unduly concerned about the dangers of Dihydrogen Monoxide. Governments, civic leaders, corporations, military organizations, and citizens in every walk of life seem to either be ignorant of or shrug off the truth about Dihydrogen Monoxide as not being applicable to them. This concerns us.
Dihydrogen monoxide is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and kills uncounted thousands of people every year.
What are the dangers of Dihydrogen Monoxide?
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.
Dihydrogen monoxide:
- is also known as hydric 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.
Dihydrogen Monoxide Uses
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.
Stop the horror - Ban Dihydrogen Monoxide!
В двух словах: это - химическое вещество без вкуса, цвета и запаха; очень распространенное и убивающее тысячи человек каждый год. Большинство смертей наступает от вдыхания, но оно также способствует ожогам, коррозии металлов, эрозии почвы и яаляется основным компонентом кислотных дождей. При этом, используется повсеместно.
Что именно заставляет задуматься?
То, что петиция о запрете оксида водорода была проведена 3-4 раза с 1989 года, при достаточно больших группах людей, включая студентов биологии в одном американском колледже, и 80-90% человек ее подписали.
(Пожалуйста - если вы тоже хотели бы подписать такую петицию, не смотрите под кат)
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