Steph Ace Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 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. 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. 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 Link to post Share on other sites
ThaHoward Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 That joke is getting old :p You forgot to mention that you can OD from it, and that it got extreme abstinences. And 100% of hard-drug users drink it at least once a day. It is a gateway drug.. Link to post Share on other sites
Tarfeather Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 ... I don't get it. Can someone fill me in? EDIT: FFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU Link to post Share on other sites
Ruqiah Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Here's the website to which is being referred: http://www.dhmo.org/facts.html And I might add that DHMO is essentual to manufactoring processes and is an ingredient in almost everything. Banning it would cause us to have to find or create another substance to be just as effective. In essence, it'l be quite expensive to wean ourelves off of it in industry. Most companies just aren't going to go for it. Link to post Share on other sites
Zectarash Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 You also forgot that DHMO is highly addictive! :D Link to post Share on other sites
Nea Rose Symphony Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Dihydrogen monoxide is a component of life though. Without it we wouldn't even be here. Without it our oceans would be lifeless. I say it shouldn't be banned Link to post Share on other sites
LenaLuthor Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Thank you so much for the laugh! Link to post Share on other sites
iff Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Totally should be banned Every single tour de France winners urine samples have contained dhmo. It is the substance of choice for lots of athletes and while Jacques anquetil you can't win the tour de France on it alone, you can't win it without it either Link to post Share on other sites
Kappamaki Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 DO NOT, MY FRIENDS, BECOME ADDICTED TO DIHYDROGEN MONOXIDE! IT WILL TAKE HOLD OF YOU, AND YOU WILL RESENT ITS ABSENCE! Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 DO NOT, MY FRIENDS, BECOME ADDICTED TO DIHYDROGEN MONOXIDE! IT WILL TAKE HOLD OF YOU, AND YOU WILL RESENT ITS ABSENCE! I can stop whenever I want (said while having a bottle in my hand) Link to post Share on other sites
kelico Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 OH!!! I get it now! *can be rather slow on these things* Lol! :P I'm far too addicted for it to be banned...I always have some with me. Link to post Share on other sites
fuzzipueo Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 DO NOT, MY FRIENDS, BECOME ADDICTED TO DIHYDROGEN MONOXIDE! IT WILL TAKE HOLD OF YOU, AND YOU WILL RESENT ITS ABSENCE! I can stop whenever I want (said while having a bottle in my hand) Living in an arid landscape, it's rather an essential part of the equipment even when just making a run to the grocery store. I drink quite a lot of it and have never had any bad after affects that I know of anyway ... Link to post Share on other sites
Tarfeather Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Living in an arid landscape, it's rather an essential part of the equipment even when just making a run to the grocery store. I drink quite a lot of it and have never had any bad after affects that I know of anyway ... Just make sure to have some natriumchlorid in there. ;) Link to post Share on other sites
Manic Pixie Dream Nerd Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 LOL you almost got me there. As a chem student/ nerd, whenever I see a chemical name I try and figure out the formula, so I was just sitting here going "Dihydrogen monoxide... that's H2O... but that's water... maybe I'm wrong... dihydrogen monoxide..." Link to post Share on other sites
Member54880 Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 If we're going to ban it, we would also need to research if there is a way people can completely overcome a dependence on it, and live. So far, studies have consistently shown that withdrawal can be fatal after a few days. :( Link to post Share on other sites
deltaX Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Haha, I'd say to ban it, but I'm way to dependent. You can't take away my dihydrogen monoxide! Link to post Share on other sites
Perfectly Pointless Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Haha, I totally fell for that at first. Well, I'm always drinking it! I'm so addicted, I always have some with me in case the cravings come back suddenly. What can I say? I'm pretty hardcore. ;) Link to post Share on other sites
Apollonius Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 This joke is so old.... -,- Link to post Share on other sites
Blue Phoenix Ace Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I think it teaches an important lesson though. A lot of things you hear about in the news try to scare you in similar ways, but when you step back and think about it, most of what they are telling you is bogus. And, DHMO is the root cause of dangerous avalanches. Link to post Share on other sites
AshenPhoenix Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I always think it's a terrifying figure that 99.9999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999% of Americans have a physical dependency on DHMO, and also very sad. Like, really? These people couldn't have stayed away from this vicious drug? Tsk, tsk. Totally not a hypocrite or anything, I just do it recreationally... I swear. Link to post Share on other sites
Gloomy Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 That bottle of dihydrogen monoxide isn't mine officer, I swear! Link to post Share on other sites
WaywardHeroine Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Just had one of those "Ohhhhhhh" moments ^_^' Link to post Share on other sites
Rising Sun Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Of course it should be banned. Unless if it contains C2H6O. It's more fun. Link to post Share on other sites
ThaHoward Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 It's actually healthier with that :p Like for realz. We first started to drink alcohol since it was a healthier alternative than water you find in nature. Link to post Share on other sites
Skycaptain Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Does the argument for banning hold +%*^ *snigger* Link to post Share on other sites
sculapius Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Cold mold on a slate plate Link to post Share on other sites
DannyFenton123 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I've had this joke played on me before. I would have fallen for it otherwise :P Link to post Share on other sites
verily-forsooth-egads Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Upwards of 93% of people who have come into contact with DHMO are dead. It is a dangerous, dangerous chemical. It's shameful how few people even know what DHMO is. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Upwards of 93% of people who have come into contact with DHMO are dead. It is a dangerous, dangerous chemical. It's shameful how few people even know what DHMO is. Wait... does that mean almost 7% are still alive today? All joking aside... that is freaking scary. (And a quick googling actually says, yes, ~6.5% is a serious current estimate. One in fifteen. :o ) Link to post Share on other sites
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