A few years ago, Neal Boortz, an Atlanta Radio Talk Show Host and legend (in his own mind if no other) brought to light a something VERY important.

He informed the population of Atlanta that the city’s water supply had thousands of tons of a compound called “Dihydrogen Monoxide.” The water supply was simply full of it. He went on the lay out some of the dangers of Dihydrogen Monoxide (from DHMO.org/facts):

Death due to accidental inhalation of DHMO, even in small quantities. Prolonged exposure to solid DHMO causes severe tissue damage. Excessive ingestion produces a number of unpleasant though not typically life-threatening side-effects. DHMO is a major component of acid rain. Gaseous DHMO can cause severe burns. Contributes to soil erosion. Leads to corrosion and oxidation of many metals. Contamination of electrical systems often causes short-circuits. Exposure decreases effectiveness of automobile brakes. Found in biopsies of pre-cancerous tumors and lesions. Given to vicious dogs involved in recent deadly attacks. Often associated with killer cyclones in the U.S. Midwest and elsewhere, and in hurricanes including deadly storms in Florida, New Orleans and other areas of the southeastern U.S. Thermal variations in DHMO are a suspected contributor to the El Nino weather effect.

In laying out the case regarding Dihydrogen Monoxide, it was interesting to see the reactions. The story was actually picked up by one of the local television stations. The Atlanta Water Department was put on the spot, and their spokesperson at the time told news crews and others that the Atlanta Waterworks allowed no more dihydrogen monoxide than allowed by law.

I love this story…

Mostly because it exposes so much ignorance. And more than that, it exposes those that choose to talk about what they don’t know rather than trying to find the truth.

Have you figured out the truth yet?