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Re: OT: Humor

On 08:17 AM 7/2/98 -0400, Bill DeWitt wrote:
>I am sure some of us have seen this before, but since this showed up in my
>mailbox and in light of recent events, I thought we could use a reminder of
>where some information may have found it's source.
>
>
>> The Invisible Killer
>>
>> Dihydrogen monoxide is colorless, 


A student at Eagle Rock Junior High won first prize at the Greater Idaho
Falls Science Fair, April 26. He was attempting to show how conditioned we
have become to alarmists practicing junk science and spreading fear of
everything in our environment. In his project he urged people to sign a
petition demanding strict control or total elimination of the chemical
"dihydrogen monoxide."

And for plenty of good reasons, since:

       1. it can cause excessive sweating and vomiting
       2. it is a major component in acid rain
       3. it can cause severe burns in its gaseous state
       4. accidental inhalation can kill you
       5. it contributes to erosion
       6. it decreases effectiveness of automobile brakes
       7. it has been found in tumors of terminal cancer patients

He asked 50 people if they supported a ban of the chemical.
        Forty-three (43) said yes,
        six (6) were undecided,
        and only one (1) knew that the chemical was water.

The title of his prize winning project was, "How Gullible Are We?"

He feels the conclusion is obvious.




posted 10/97 in rec.humor.funny


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