Everything is Toxic
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  • October16th

    Oxygen Toxicity

    Posted in: Air

    Headline Scariness: 2

    Wait, I breathe oxygen! Too much oxygen can be harmful? Who knew? Ok, this isn’t a headline per se, just an interesting article.

    Actual Danger: 1

    It’s only dangerous in very specific conditions. Unless you frequent pressure chambers, no danger at all.

    [ Wikipedia.org ]

  • October16th

    Headline Scariness: 3

    Sort of generally alarming, they mention a number but not where. Would have been more alarming if it had said “Dangerous chemical found in air outside schools” – then they would have something panic-worthy.

    Actual Danger: 2

    The chemical is toxic, and was found outside schools all over the country, but it’s an irritant which would probably only affect those with asthma.

    [ USAToday.com ]

  • October16th

    Headline Scariness: 2

    They use the C word, but not too alarmist otherwise.

    Actual Danger: 3

    No good deed goes unpunished, apparently.  Folks try to help out and end up breathing in toxic dust and who knows what other crap at the ground zero site. Not a danger unless you were at ground zero cleaning up, but could be bad news for those folks.

    [ CBSNews.com ]

  • October15th

    Headline Scariness: 3

    One more reason not to go to church – it’s just full of potentially deadly CANDLES!

    Actual Danger: 1

    Only a risk if you burn candles in an enclosed space, and have asthma. I’m looking at you, wheezy goth girl.

    [ CNN.com ]