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Danger Of Strong Electromagnetic Fields

Posted by Hemos on from the always-knew-it-was-something dept.

blueworld writes "U.S. Department of Energy researchers have discovered a possible cause for reported illness around high voltage power lines. They found that rats' bodies produced high levels of ozone when exposed to strong electrical fields. Electrically grounded water produced the same result when exposed to the fields. Apparently, the water in our bodies may be responsible for the health risks of high voltage power lines."

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  1. Re:Ways to cope? by klui · · Score: 2, Funny

    How close is "extremely close"? 1 inch or 1 foot? I have one that's around 2.5 feet away from me. After reading the article, it seems it's a lot closer than that!

  2. I knew It! by sjoplin · · Score: 5, Funny

    Dihydrogen Monoxide: It really is the invisible killer.

  3. Great! by stjobe · · Score: 3, Funny

    Let's all gather rats and put them under high voltage power lines and that pesky hole in the ozone layer will soon be but a memory!

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    "Total destruction the only solution" - Bob Marley
  4. Re:Textbook case of Begging the Question by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny
    there is no demonstrated evidence that being anywhere near a high power line is harmful at all.
    Well, that rather depends on your definition of near. I mean, I wouldn't throw a rope over one and try to climb up, especially when it's raining. Know what I mean?
  5. I knew Slashdot was harmful. by orthogonal · · Score: 2, Funny

    Screw this! I'm getting away from my monitor until my ozone depletes.

    Anyone know where I can get some clouroflourocarbons for lunch?

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    Opinions on the Twiddler2 hand-held keyboard?
  6. Yum? by MachDelta · · Score: 4, Funny
    A diet high in anti-oxidants is one easy way to at least limit the damage...
    Y'know, I tried drinking some Oxiclean once, but the taste was just horrible. I don't know how anyone could possibly supplement their diets with that disgusting stuff.


    Hm?
    Oooh... Anti-oxidants...
  7. Excellent! by SLot · · Score: 4, Funny

    Yet another reason to replace all the water in my body with scotch!

    Thank you /.!