From a toxic chemical alert (via Anders):
Dihydrogen monoxide is an colorless, odorless, tasteless chemical that can be deadly if accidentally inhaled.
Oh great! Some other chemical we need to be worried about. Here are just some of the dangers of dihydrogen monoxide (DHMO), also known as hydroxyl acid:
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major component of acid rain
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contributes to the “greenhouse effect”
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contributes to the erosion of natural landscapes
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accelerates corrosion and rusting of many metals
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may cause electrical failures
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decreases effectiveness of automobile brakes
Worse, it is still legal for companies to dump this stuff in our rivers, lakes, and oceans.
Learn more at DHMO.org and Coalition to Ban DHMO. More at Google and Yahoo.
So much for, “Better living through chemistry.” 😉