+Pool Would Let New Yorkers Go River Swimming

cylonlover writes "Three young entrepreneurs have proposed a way of getting New Yorkers into the Hudson, East and/or Bronx Rivers. It's called the +Pool (Plus Pool) — a public swimming pool that would float in the river, allowing people to swim in filtered river water. River water would flow into the pool through permeable walls, which would be composed of three layers filtering out the river nasties."

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Don't forget dihydrogen monoxide

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A pool in the hudson would be filled with a lot of dihydrogen monoxide. This might be the main hazard people will be exposed to.

        Dihydrogen monoxide:

                is called "hydroxyl acid", the substance is the major component of acid rain.
                contributes to the "greenhouse effect".
                may cause severe burns.
                is fatal if inhaled.
                contributes to the erosion of our natural landscape.
                accelerates corrosion and rusting of many metals.
                may cause electrical failures and decreased effectiveness of automobile brakes.
                has been found in excised tumors of terminal cancer patients.

        Despite the danger, dihydrogen monoxide is often used:

                as an industrial solvent and coolant.
                in nuclear power plants.
                in the production of Styrofoam.
                as a fire retardant.
                in many forms of cruel animal research.
                in the distribution of pesticides. Even after washing, produce remains contaminated by this chemical.
                as an additive in certain "junk-foods" and other food products.

PS.. mod as funny ;)