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Microwaves are dangerous, get rid of yours NOW

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by da1, Apr 18, 2013.

  1. lue03

    lue03 Contributing Member

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    If the U.N. hasn't sanction North Korea for using microwaves how bad can they be?
     
  2. ChievousFTFace

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    Which Sesame Street character is that?

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  4. SwoLy-D

    SwoLy-D Contributing Member

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    MAN, there are so many "rolleyes" comments I want to make... but this one is pretty good to pick on:
    Yes, I will test that because plants have the same intricate digestive systems that humans have. :rolleyes:
     
  5. likestohypeguy

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    I don't necessarily believe they're harmful, but I've been microwave free for years (except for a few months recently when one was imposed on me.. until it broke).

    Don't miss it really. My most common uses were boiling water, not necessary, leftover reheating- toaster oven, popcorn- stovetop. Though I don't make popcorn as often without a microwave.

    And if they really are harmful, I'm already screwed because it seems like I spent quite a bit of time with my head pressed to the door as a kid, zoning out watching the turntable spin.
     
  6. dharocks

    dharocks Contributing Member

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    HAHAHA. What?
     
  7. joesr

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    boiling water does that!
     
  8. Rashmon

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    BAN DIHYDROGEN MONOXIDE!

    Dihydrogen monoxide is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and kills uncounted thousands of people every year. Most of these deaths are caused by accidental inhalation of DHMO, but the dangers of dihydrogen monoxide do not end there.

    Prolonged exposure to its solid form causes severe tissue damage. Symptoms of DHMO ingestion can include excessive sweating and urination, and possibly a bloated feeling, nausea, vomiting and body electrolyte imbalance. For those who have become dependent, DHMO withdrawal means certain death.

    Dihydrogen monoxide:

    · 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.

    Contamination is reaching epidemic proportions!

    Quantities of dihydrogen monoxide have been found in almost every stream, lake, and reservoir in America today. But the pollution is global, and the contaminant has even been found in Antarctic ice. DHMO has caused millions of dollars of property damage in the midwest, and recently California.

    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 r****dant.
    · in many forms of cruel animal research.
    · in the distribution of pesticides.
    · as an additive in certain "junk-foods" and other food products.

    Even after washing, produce remains contaminated by this chemical.

    Companies dump waste DHMO into rivers and the ocean, and nothing can be done to stop them because this practice is still legal. The impact on wildlife is extreme, and we cannot afford to ignore it any longer!

    The American government has refused to ban the production, distribution, or use of this damaging chemical due to its "importance to the economic health of this nation." In fact, the navy and other military organizations are conducting experiments with DHMO, and designing multi-billion dollar devices to control and utilize it during warfare situations. Hundreds of military research facilities receive tons of it through a highly sophisticated underground distribution network. Many store large quantities for later use.
     
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  9. codell

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    da1=ToyCen?
     
  10. Kyakko

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    But it taste so good, especially after sex.
     
  11. calurker

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    RE DHMO, it's been decades since my biology/chemistry classes, but didn't they change the "di-" designation to "bi-" designation in chemistry and/or biology? Or did they change it back? Like, for example, people used to be di-sexual are now bisexual?

    I don't think I can take the warnings seriously if they can't get the proper scientific designation correctly.
     
  12. Sweet Lou 4 2

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    Microwave radiation...there's no difference from heating something in a stove versus a microwave - heat is heat. Microwaves work by causes water molecules to resonate. Larger molecules don't absorb the microwave photons.

    Also Microwaves are lower energy than visible light - and non-ionizing.

    Any kind of heat can denature food and destroy some vitamins. Also excessive heat will make food carcinogenic. BBQ is far more dangerous than microwaves.

    Basically - don't char your food, and don't grill too much if you are worried about carcinogens. In fact, you are better off using a microwave for everything if that's your concern.
     
  13. SwoLy-D

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    We don't need to know about your sexual tendencies, you disexual, you. :p
     
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    I haven't read through the whole thread, so I'm just responding to the OP, but there is no way in hell I'm making a somewhat significant lifestyle change (in terms of time commitment to cooking) based on the "scientific research" of a 6th grader. I'm hesitant to even trust the science fair projects alleging to prove the superiority of a particular brand of laundry detergent.
     
  15. dachuda86

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    The plant thing was proven wrong and to be a hoax...
     
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    A giant internet toilet, where we all come to dump our feces while at the same time trying to avoid looking at others' as much as possible.
     
  19. Cold Hard

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    Thanks for the warning, OP. :rolleyes:

    *goes to put delicious dinner in microwave*
     
  20. Severe Rockets Fan

    Severe Rockets Fan Takin it one stage at a time...

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    Hmmm, start a thread, then run off once it's proven to be total BS and be too small of a man to come back and say I effed up b/c I wanted to act like I'm soooo smart and knew something that 95% of the world didn't know...gotta luv ye ol' internet..
     

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