Deadly chemical cover-up...

I have just received an e-mail detailing an often unknown chemical compound that is extremely dangerous, and that the government just refuses to pay any attention to...dihydrogen monoxide.

Thousands of people die each year from the accidental inhalation of this dreaded molecule. Here are just a few of the problems...
# is also known as hydroxl acid, and is the major component of acid rain.
# contributes to the "greenhouse effect."
# may cause severe burns.
# contributes to the erosion of our natural landscape.
# accelerates corrosion and rusting of many metals.
# may cause electrical failures and decreased effectiveness of automobile brakes.
# has been found in excised tumors of terminal cancer patients.

Despite the danger, dihydrogen monoxide is often used:

* as an industrial solvent and coolant.
* in nuclear power plants.
* in the production of styrofoam.
* as a fire retardant.
* in many forms of cruel animal research.
* in the distribution of pesticides. Even after washing, produce remains contaminated by this chemical.
* as an additive in certain "junk-foods" and other food products.

I urge you to educate yourself, please visit...The Coalition to Ban Dihydrogen Monoxide!

Ye High Grand Puubba,
Delacorn the Pious

Now read this.

I actually got the first link from a comment on the
Reason Hit&Run blog, and then looked for the snopes thing.