I can't believe everyone here thinks dihydrogen monoxide is harmless. Don't you realize this dangerous 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.
Jeffrey, excellent connection! I was the original AC who posted the comment this article is about, and this Edison quote is one of the things I was thinking of at the time.
It's interesting in this context to reflect on Edison?s statement, "I see a worthwhile need to be met and I make trial after trial until it comes. What it boils down to is one per cent inspiration and ninety-nine per cent perspiration." People usually skip the first sentence so they think Edison is just talking about hard work being necessary for success. He?s actually talking about hard work that most people would consider spectacularly unsuccessful.
It?s a shame I originally posted as an AC. Now I've learned if I want my 15 seconds of fame I need to put something in the "Name" field.
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Won?t someone think of the children?!
Chess??
What is next? Dancing to ?jazz? music, or that lecherous Parisian abomination, the waltz?
Won?t someone think of the children?!
I can't believe everyone here thinks dihydrogen monoxide is harmless. Don't you realize this dangerous 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.
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Jeffrey, excellent connection! I was the original AC who posted the comment this article is about, and this Edison quote is one of the things I was thinking of at the time.
It's interesting in this context to reflect on Edison?s statement, "I see a worthwhile need to be met and I make trial after trial until it comes. What it boils down to is one per cent inspiration and ninety-nine per cent perspiration." People usually skip the first sentence so they think Edison is just talking about hard work being necessary for success. He?s actually talking about hard work that most people would consider spectacularly unsuccessful.
It?s a shame I originally posted as an AC. Now I've learned if I want my 15 seconds of fame I need to put something in the "Name" field.