Scientists say the beads contain a chemical that the human body metabolizes into the so-called “date rape” drug gamma hydroxy butyrate. When eaten, the compound — made from common and easily available ingredients — can induce unconsciousness, seizures, drowsiness, coma and death.Via the AP: Australia pulls ‘date rape’ drug toy
Australian officials ordered a popular Chinese-made children’s toy pulled from the shelves after scientists found it contained a chemical that converts into a powerful “date rape” drug when ingested.
Three children have been hospitalized over the past 10 days after swallowing beads from Bindeez, named Australia’s toy of the year at an industry function earlier this year.
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Not only is it Toy of the Year, but it’s an illicit substance!
This qualifies as the oddest thing I have read/heard today.
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November 8th, 2007 at 7:13 am
The Knuckleheads of the Day award
Today’s winner is Moose Enterprise and its CEO Manny Stul.