1. There are about 1/2 ton of termites living for each human being on the planet.
2. Termites fart.
3. Farting releases methane.
4. Methane is a greenhouse gas.
5. Therefore, killing termites can stop global warming.
(Chemistry in Context: Applying Chemistry to Society, 4th edition, page 125)
Hand me that aerosol can of bug spray, would you?
Posted by Ted at October 15, 2005 08:54 AM | TrackBackBy coincidence, I have a termite inspection coming up in a couple of weeks. I'll ask the guy if he spots the little bastards by their flatulence.
DDT!
Posted by: Pixy Misa at October 16, 2005 11:20 AM