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Jan 26, 2006 17:31:17 GMT -5
Post by Croat on Jan 26, 2006 17:31:17 GMT -5
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A freshman at Eagle Rock Junior High won first prize at the Greater Idaho Falls Science Fair on January 26. He was attempting to show how conditioned we have become to the 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 it can:
1. 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 150 people if they supported a ban of the chemical.
One hundred forty-three said yes, six were undecided, and only one knew that the chemical was , , , ,
Water! The title of his prize winning project was, "How Gullible Are We?"
Well the conclusion is obvious.
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Jan 27, 2006 16:01:26 GMT -5
Post by ladybleu on Jan 27, 2006 16:01:26 GMT -5
Pretty gullible I'd say!
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Jan 27, 2006 22:37:01 GMT -5
Post by andin on Jan 27, 2006 22:37:01 GMT -5
What a great experiment! Sounds more like a psychology experiment rather than a pure science experiment. Good for him though...the point was proven!
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Feb 5, 2006 18:23:33 GMT -5
Post by mandala on Feb 5, 2006 18:23:33 GMT -5
dihydrogen monoxide.?
I learned that the proper chemical forumula for water was H2O or 2 parts hydrogen and one part oxygen.
Perhaps dihydrogen monoxide is just another way of saying H2O. In that case, I'll be the first to say "Duh!"
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