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Ummm....doesn't the Eu have more pressing things to worry about? :rolleyes:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worl...hydration.html
EU bans claim that water can prevent dehydration
Brussels bureaucrats were ridiculed yesterday after banning drink manufacturers from claiming that water can prevent dehydration.
Good gracious - what will they regulate next?
The best part about these types of articles is reading people's comments.
Here are some good ones:
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I guess that explains why I got such a good deal on that dehydrated water I bought on eBay.
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I knew water was bad for you. I'll stick to beer now.
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In other news, the EU is looking into claims that oxygen may prevent asphyxiation. Results from this taxpayer funded study should be concluded within two years.
I too had been thinking about the one on asphyxiation/oxygen. Results in 2 years??? - don't hold your breath. :rolleyes:sorry - that was pretty bad
It would be pretty conclusive (albeit anecdotal) evidence....Quote:
Originally Posted by pomtzu
Most of us don't look good in blue, though.
I have a two year supply of powdered water in the garage.
Just to be on the safe side.
I love this serious Web site about "dihydrogen monoxide" -- that's H2O!
http://dhmo.org/
Seriously, though - there is a real condition called water intoxication or water poisoning. A person can drink too much water, though it is not easy to do.
Positively frightening that some people get paid a lot to 'research' this! At least it takes a little of Europe's focus off the Cameron veto :p
The follow-up article made me smile...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/s...on-claims.html
I love the poll at the end of the article.
My response would be :
C)I simply don't care - this research is a complete waste of time and money.
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Originally Posted by richard
lol! :D :D :D :D :D :D