DHMO Ban: Zohner's Gullibility Experiment

In 1997, Nathan Zohner conducted a science fair project titled "How Gullible Are We?" where he distributed a report on the dangers of dihydrogen monoxide (DHMO) to classmates. The report highlighted seemingly harmful effects of DHMO, such as excessive urination and metal corrosion. Zohner's classmates, unaware that DHMO is water, voted to ban it. The project aimed to expose the lack of critical thinking in accepting perceived scientific facts, earning Zohner the first prize.