>Dihydrogen Monoxide, "The Invisible Killer."
>
>Dihydrogen monoxide is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and
>kills uncounted thousands of people every year. 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, bloating, nausea, vomiting and body
>electrolyte imbalance. For those who have become dependent,
>DHMO withdrawal means certain death.
>
>Dihydrogen monoxide is also known as hydroxyl acid, and is
>the major component of acid rain. It:
>
>--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.
>
>Contamination Is Reaching Epidemic Proportions! Significant
>quantities of dihydrogen monoxide have been found in almost
>every stream, lake, and reservoir in America today. But the
>pollution is global, and the substance has even been found
>in Antarctic ice. DHMO has caused millions of dollars of
>property damage in the midwest, and recently California.
>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.
>
>The American government has refused to ban the production,
>distribution, or use of this chemical compound due to its
>"importance to the economic health of this nation." Worse,
>military organizations--- the Navy is the worst offender---
>are developing weapons based on DHMO. Other branches of the
>military receive tons the substance through a highly
>sophisticated distribution network that's hidden
>underground, away from public scrutiny. Many military
>facilities store large quantities of DHMO for later use!
>
>It's Not Too Late! Act NOW to prevent further
>contamination. Find out more about this dangerous chemical.
>What you don't know can hurt you and others throughout the
>world.
