DHMO.org
Alarming research site about a chemical found in tumours, acid rain and every reservoir on earth. The chemical is water.
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How to get the most from it
DHMO.org sits in Unexplainable under Weird, filed as a minute.
- Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something clever, funny and brainy.
About this category: Sites that resist description. If a page here makes immediate sense to you, that is worth thinking about.
Good for
- A one-round break between tasks
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A reliable laugh
- Giving your brain a workout
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
DHMO.org: quick answers
Is DHMO.org free?
Yes. DHMO.org is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use DHMO.org?
No. You can use DHMO.org without signing up for anything.
Does DHMO.org work on a phone?
Yes. DHMO.org works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is DHMO.org safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does DHMO.org take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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