Quote Originally Posted by Karen View Post
Richard, I did a little digging - I believe it is Methyl Cellulose, not flour in the paper "bombs" they throw. As I know well, flour get sticky when wet, not slipperier! You can make GLUE with flour + water!

From Wikipedia: Methyl cellulose (or methylcellulose) is a chemical compound derived from cellulose. It is a hydrophilic white powder in pure form and dissolves in cold (but not in hot) water, forming a clear viscous solution or gel. It is sold under a variety of trade names and is used as a thickener and emulsifier in various food and cosmetic products, and also as a treatment of constipation. Like cellulose, it is not digestible, not toxic, and not allergenic.
Thanks.

I was watching with one ear and thought I heard that one of the DHs say it was flour.

I stand corrected.

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Another point that Ahab made was that he had "Never seen a whale killed" in all the time he had been campaining? I guess he don't watch the videos that are shown all during the show?

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MY last 'thing' about the show is the "Steve Irwin" named ship.

Irwin, while a little outrageous in the way he promoted animal welfare, NEVER tried to use strong arm tactics to get the point across. He was more into the educating the masses and getting the message out.

I feel by using SI's name that captain Nemo is disparaging the work Irwin did, and naming the boat is a ploy to get the, "Oh, It's a GOOD cause!" feelings out there.