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.

A dangerous compound. What is it?

I am (very seriously) failing chemistry II this semester.  I have an aversion to the subject that goes beyond disgust and loathing...

Anyway, on a better note, www.dhmo.org may be the funniest website ever constructed.  Man, do I feel stupid.

And thanks go out to all those who pointed out that dihydrogen monoxide IS in fact water.

Posted by Benjamin J. Ladd on 2004-03-22 22:23:46