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Did the U.S. Army treat a President's cold using chlorine gas?
Several texts on the history of chemical warfare mention the story that in May 1924 the U.S. Army Chemical Warfare Service (CWS) treated President Calvin Coolidge for a severe cold with chlorine. For example:
In May 1924 the CWS sealed President…
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Is bottled water more contaminated than tap water?
According to some NPO's such as the Australian Centre for Independent Journalism and the Environmental Working Group:
Bottled water is constantly promoted as pure and natural, but research
by the Australian Centre for Independent Journalism shows…
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Will fluoride and chlorine dissipate from tap water left to sit overnight?
One common recommendation for watering house plants with tap water is to allow the water to sit overnight before watering, so that the fluorine and chlorine that are commonly added to tap water (which can be harmful to certain plants) will…
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Is chlorine in water absorbed quickly through the skin?
I recently saw a demonstration of a water filtration and purification system. In one of the demos two glasses were filled with tap water and then someone put three fingers into one of the glasses and made a scissor kick motion for about a minute or…
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Is urine the cause of redness of eyes (in swimming pools)?
According to abc13.com,
Chlorine in swimming pools don't make your eyes red, it's the urine. Quoting from the article:
One of the most shocking revelations the CDC shared was the truth behind what causes your eyes to become red and irritated after…
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Do "naturally raised" animals contain less bacteria?
Related:
Are artificial hormones in beef really something to worry about?
Does organic food have more vitamins than nonorganic food? (kind of)
I watched Food, Inc. (LINK) perhaps two years ago and recalled a clip from Joel Salatin (wiki), a…
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Does Pureit Polisher remove the chlorine from chlorinated water?
This purifier claims to produce 100% pure water. They use chlorine. Chlorine, when taken in for a long period, is bad for health.
The 4 stage purification process.
Polisher
Removes chlorine and other contaminants to make water clear, odourless…
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Do the water filters in Pure & Clear filters work?
Dr Mercola advertises Pure & Clear Filters:
Pure & Clear filters use a “selective filtration” process rather than a mechanical one for a couple of very important reasons. This advanced technology helps remove harmful contaminants such as THMs and…
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Does bathing in chlorinated water ruin your tan?
Does bathing in swimming-pools (e.g., at hotels or water parks), where chlorine is added to the water, brighten your skin?
I've heard from many different people that bathing in pools with chlorine water makes your tan go away, although my doctor…
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Does fluoridation and chlorination in the US cause thyroid issues?
From an answer in Travel.SE with a net score of 10:
Mains water is typically laced with chlorine and fluoride by law, to the point that you step out of the shower smelling [like] you just stepped out of a swimming pool. So you will meet many…
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Does Bamboo Charcoal clothes help to improve one's health?
GreenYarn sel a number of products, such as clothing with bamboo charcoal particles are embedded in the fiber.
They claim:
Health: Bamboo charcoal absorbs chlorine in water and let minerals
out, making your skin smooth. Also, the charcoal…
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Did the Red Cross cure 154 Malaria cases with MMS within 48 hours?
The following YouTube video:
Proof the Red Cross Cured 154 Malaria Cases with MMS
finally proves that the Red Cross did a field test showing malaria was cured using MMS (sodium chlorite + activating acid producing chlorine dioxide) with a 100%…
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Does chlorine in water harm humans?
Some sources claim chlorinated tap water is harmful.
Global Healing Center, for example, claims links to cancer, heart disease, asthma and atherosclerosis.
The risk of developing cancer is 93% higher in people who drink or are otherwise exposed to…
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Does chlorine in water harm soil bacteria?
This article claims that both chlorine, and chloramine, which are added to many municipal water supplies to kill harmful bacteria, can also harm the good bacteria in soil, necessary for a healthy garden.
It stands to reason that water that’s been…
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Does Calcium Chloride remove bad smells?
This advert for Thirsty Hippo Basic Tub claims it is:
composed of calcium chloride maintains living conditions pleasant by eliminating moisture and bad smells of the air from a closet, wardrobe, vehicle, stereo-case,etc
Will it eliminate moisture…
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