Dihydrogen Monoxide: The Silent Killer

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The discussion revolves around the topic of dihydrogen monoxide (DHMO), often presented humorously as a dangerous substance. Participants reference previous discussions and share anecdotes related to the perceived dangers of DHMO, including a personal account of an incident involving contamination.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants mention previous threads discussing DHMO, indicating that this topic has been explored multiple times.
  • One participant expresses shock at the lack of regulation regarding DHMO, suggesting that action should be taken.
  • Another participant shares a personal experience involving a child’s asphyxiation due to DHMO contamination in a swimming pool, highlighting the seriousness of the issue from their perspective.
  • There is a suggestion to contact local representatives about the dangers of DHMO.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not appear to reach a consensus on the seriousness of the issue or the need for regulation, with some expressing concern while others maintain a more humorous or dismissive tone.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes varying levels of seriousness regarding the dangers of DHMO, with some participants treating it as a joke while others recount serious incidents. The implications of the term "dihydrogen monoxide" are not fully explored, leaving assumptions about its dangers unexamined.

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Ivan Seeking said:
And still there is no law against it! :devil:


I know, it's shocking. Something really should be done!
 
write your local congressman!
 
yourdadonapogostick said:
write your local congressman!

I did, although it was an MP and not a congressman (and I didn't write him, I wrote to him). There had been a horrific incident in my local gym where a swimming pool had been contaminated with DHMO, and a child had been asphyxiated as a result of it.

I never heard back from him, but I believe my local rag ran a story on it the next week.
 

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