Thursday, May 13, 2010

“Getting their Butts in Gear”

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100513/sc_nm/us_butts

In China, scientists say they can use chemicals extracted from cigarette butts to protect steel pipes from rusting. The oil industry will be able to protect pipes from needing costly repairs, and they will begin a huge campaign to encourage smoking.

Cigarette smoking is rampant in China, where 60% of the men smoke, proving that cigarettes stunt your growth.

Because it is China, both the cigarettes and the information have been filtered.

To the question of whether or not it could be dangerous to cover oil pipes with cigarette butts, the Chinese government says, “Only if the cigarettes are lit.”

Such measures are not being considered in America, because the pipes would then require health warning labels.

To protect anyone from the effects of second or third-hand smoke, China will coat the butts with lead paint.

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