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March 15, 2004
CA City Lawmakers 'All Wet'
Officials in the city of Aliso Viejo, CA managed to get suckered by the howler about the dangers of 'dihydrogen monoxide' (DHMO) that's been circulating at least as long as there's been an internet. Upon learning that DHMO (alternatively, "hyrodgen hydroxide," "H20," or, you know, "water"), which has led to countless deaths throughout human history, was used in the production of styrofoam cups, the Aliso Viejo City Council introduced legislation to ban the perilous drinkware.
Upon learning of the gaffe, embarrassed officials withdrew the legislation, although they plan to reintroduce a similar law at a later date.
"Calif. Officials Nearly Fall for H20 Hoax" (Yahoo! News)
Snopes on Dihydrogen Monoxide
Posted by matt at March 15, 2004 03:20 PM
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