A freshman at Eagle Rock Junior High won first prize at the Greater Idaho
Falls Science Fair on April 26. He was attempting to show how conditioned
we have become to the alarmists practicing junk science and spreading fear
of everything in our environment.
In his project he urged people to sign a petition demanding strict control
or total elimination of the chemical "dihydrogen monoxide." And for plenty
of good reasons, since it can:
1. 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 He asked 50
people if they supported a ban of the chemical.
Forty-three said yes, six were undecided, and only one knew that the
chemical was -Water!
The title of his prize winning project was, "How Gullible Are We?"
He feels the conclusion is obvious.
Sorry, I just couldn't resist this one! 
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