Published February 22, 2012
Go directly to jail for saying water cures dehydration
Everyone knows that water is the best cure for dehydration. But did you know that anyone selling water in Europe will go to jail if they tell you their water cures dehydration? It sounds crazy, but it’s true!
This past November, European Union officials voted to prohibit bottled water sellers from labeling their product with the claim that drinking water can prevent dehydration. This law completely forbids water sellers from making the claim. In fact, they will face a two-year jail term if they defy the edict.
You might wonder how this idiotic situation developed. Well, water sellers applied for the right to state, “Regular consumption of significant amounts of water can reduce the risk of development of dehydration” as well as preventing a decrease in performance. That seems reasonable to me.
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