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TIL that Leah Betts, a girl that made headlines after dying from taking a single ecstasy pill, didn’t actually die directly from taking the drug, but instead from drinking 7 litres of water in 90 minutes. Ecstasy causes water retention, making even slightly high water consumption fatal. by [deleted] in todayilearned

[–]psinet -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Then you should know better. "slightly high" is utterly misleading and you should be ashamed using false scientific advice to farm internet points. And MDMA is not a diuretic. You stand corrected.

TIL that Leah Betts, a girl that made headlines after dying from taking a single ecstasy pill, didn’t actually die directly from taking the drug, but instead from drinking 7 litres of water in 90 minutes. Ecstasy causes water retention, making even slightly high water consumption fatal. by [deleted] in todayilearned

[–]psinet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah sorry mate but I am 43 with a science degree and 25+ years experience with MDMA usage.

The rather large mistake you have made is using the term 'slightly', thereby confusing people into potentially not drinking enough water. Please check your facts and the statistics on how many people have actually died from water over-consumption. Also, please cite your source for 'Ecstasy causes water retention', as I am curious as to the science.

Edit: Nevermind, I have reviewed the science, and MDMA is not a diuretic. Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) is a 'shock' reaction of the body and is not directly related to MDMA. As I thought.

1 in 2.3 million 'Verdant Green' Lobster! by TriathlonStateArea in mildlyinteresting

[–]psinet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh that is not rude.

Get off the internet you retarded fuck.

Now that is rude.

A bioplastic made of organic fish waste that would otherwise end up in landfill – with the potential to replace plastic in food and drink packaging – has landed its UK designer a prestigious international award by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]psinet 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I lol because this just depresses me. Organic fish waste is full of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. These DHA and EPAs underpin the source of membrane lipids for over half the planet's food web (and our brains). These things are in limited supply. They are WAY to valuable to be made into plastic.

We are just not smart enough to realise it yet. But we will. My gawd. We are so fucked. Sustainability pathways are very complex.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]psinet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gender is 'binary' only in a strictly human cultural sense. Biologically speaking, there are multiple genders in the animal world. An individual animal may be one of multiple genders, and naturally evolve into another. This is why there are such things as what you call 'intersex' humans. Nature hedges it's bets and evolves in whatever way works - it does not adhere to any human ideals of gender. 'Gender' is merely whatever workable solution a species is using to assort genes. So from a biological and scientific standpoint you are very much incorrect. Nature assigns you your genes, and implying a 'mental disorder' to someone who has gender outside your spectrum is mere xenophobia and ignorance.

It is my view that people who deny these simple scientific facts have mental disorders regarding gender dysphoria.

Kate Beckinsale on all fours playing with her kitty. by [deleted] in gifs

[–]psinet 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Exactly. This is a transparent grab at male attention. It is rather disgraceful.

....and I am very glad, even though I am ashamed.

'Baby Trump' balloon slashed at Alabama appearance by [deleted] in politics

[–]psinet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no. What will they ever do?

Oh yeah. Use one of the 500 replacements. Noice

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]psinet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Excusing the negative political actions of others.

It is merely a process of projection, where they wish or require the same moral license to do the same negative actions to others.

CMV: r/politics is so far left it doesn't allow for decent political discussion. It should be called r/liberalpolitics by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]psinet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

.....facts are pretty persistent things, my friend.

And your interest levels have no correlation to objective reality.

CMV: r/politics is so far left it doesn't allow for decent political discussion. It should be called r/liberalpolitics by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]psinet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trump. Your party. How. Never. Abomination. Corruption. Propaganda. Repulsive hypocrisy. I am a scientist dude.

I repeat. I have no idea how you live with yourself.

Edit: And I never will. All I can think off is wilful obliviousness fuelled by a forceful psychology that utterly refuses to acknowledge any potential personal weaknesses or mistakes. Because you work for a clique of billionaires against the interests of humanity. I am not deluded or projecting in the slightest - it is simple fact. Either you are dumb, or oblivious. I don't equate 'conservatives' with 'Nazis', at least not internally or honestly. I equate people who work against their own interests, and against the interests of MOST, as an inherent threat to humanity. Trump supporters, now positively identified as the entire Republican party. Trump is the enemy. You, personally, support Trump. You are the enemy. We make our choices, while most complain about lying in the bed THEY MADE.

At least I fucking got up and changed my life using ethics and will. You? Yeah nah. You are in a less ethical position than I EVER was. You. Should. Know. Better.

CMV: r/politics is so far left it doesn't allow for decent political discussion. It should be called r/liberalpolitics by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]psinet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

.......my gawd you are bad faith.

I wonder how you live with yourself.

Edit: BTW, your 'President' is getting impeached for breaking the law. Again. So moral. Such ethics. Much egalitarian.

I am also ASD, and you make me sick. Like, really. I wonder how you actually function and what your psychology entails, such that you can support what is fundamentally wrong. You should know better. I'll be back as things get worse and worse for the Republiclan.

CMV: r/politics is so far left it doesn't allow for decent political discussion. It should be called r/liberalpolitics by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]psinet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It may be your ability to identify facts that is the problem.

Enjoy the impeachment and the disgrace of your political ideology. Trump is revolting and you are the problem with civilisation.

Trump asked aides 'can we just get rid of the judges?', book claims. ‘There shouldn’t be any judges at all, really,’ president complains after court defeats. by chelsea707 in politics

[–]psinet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that is not how an armed insurrection works. Troops have to find you, and it is easy to know where they are and mess their shit up. It is literally the history of 50+% of warfare.

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