Stink bombs can save lives!
10th, June 2008
Regardless of its off-putting smell, the gas inside stink bombs - hydrogen sulphide - is believed to do more than just leave a terrible odor. Recently, researchers have discovered that it can be used to help patients overcome serious traumas. Researchers have discovered that a small amount of the gas is produced in the brain and influences the chemicals released in the body. In limited amounts, the gas is thought to control blood pressure and help those with strokes and serious injuries; however, in very large quantities, the gas can prove fatal. So next time a stink bomb is let off, consider that however unpleasant the smell of rotten eggs may be, it could be worth putting up with…
