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Chemical Reaction Traditional Geocache

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Hidden : 12/5/2004
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

NOTE! Special equipment required. See below.

Although Groundspeak frowns on caches that are political or attempt to promote a social cause, we felt there is one issue that is far too important for anyone to ignore! Through this cache, we hope to bring to light a serious environmental concern.


Dihydrous Monoxide: The Colorless Menace

Dihydrous monoxide, or DHMO, is a colorless, odorless chemical, which has been deemed harmless by the federal government. This means that big corporations can dump as much as they want into our water supply. Yet, despite this status, the military has spent billions of dollars building and designing weapons to harness this chemical. Prolonged exposure to its solid form can cause severe tissue damage, and in its liquid form, it causes millions of dollars worth of damage every year and claims thousands of lives. Mixed with oxygen, it can become a powerful corrosive agent. Some symptoms of DHMO ingestion include bloating, excessive urination, and even vomiting.

Here is a partial list of places DHMO can be found:

- most household chemicals, including floor cleaners, pesticides, and other poisons
- excised tumors from terminal cancer patients
- many types of industrial chemicals
- several types of chemical weapons
- fire retardants
- several different types of junk food
- baby foods and baby formulas

At this time, there is not a single body of water on Earth that is not polluted with this dangerous chemical. The time for action is NOW!! If you want to get involved, write or e-mail your congressional representatives.

Together, we can stop the threat of dihydrous monoxide. For additional information, please click here.

In spite of the inherent risks of handling this chemical, you will need to acquire around 8 pounds (roughly 1 gallon) and bring it with you. You will then find a chemical reactor that will allow you to transfer this nasty substance into a nice yellow smiley for you.

The cache is log-only. Bring a pen.

Good luck, and Happy Caching!

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