How Gullible are we?

[Judy Harder]

I haven't checked to see if this is true or not......but did find it  interesting enough to share with you all.
Makes one think, anyway. What do you all think???


b]A freshman at Eagle Rock Junior High won first prize at the Greater Idaho Falls Science Fair on January 26.

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
Only one knew that the chemical was...

Water!

The title of his prize winning project was,

"How Gullible Are We?"

He was attempting to show how conditioned we have become to the alarmists practicing junk science and spreading fear of everything in our environment.

The conclusion is obvious.[/b]

[dnalexander]

People interested in ban on dihydrogen monoxide (DHMO) may also, want to add hydrogen oxide, hydrogen hydroxide, hydroxic acid, hydroxylic acid, and hydroxilic acid to their list.

David

[Dee Gee]

This is one of the problems with the English language, too many names for a simple item.

[Catwoman]

People interested in ban on dihydrogen monoxide (DHMO) may also, want to add hydrogen oxide, hydrogen hydroxide, hydroxic acid, hydroxylic acid, and hydroxilic acid to their list.

David

Uh, could you please explain in plain ol' English?

[Mom70x7]

Judy -

This is very true.
http://www.snopes.com/science/dhmo.asp

I haven't seen it in quite a while - thanks for the chuckle!