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http://blogs.reuters.com/2007/06/19/its-new-its-disgusting-and-it-fooled-an-oil-industry-group
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Vivoleum: New Fuel Produced from Human Flesh
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In summary, a man describes a new technology called Vivoleum that turns human flesh into fuel, which is being presented to an audience of oil industry professionals. The technology is meant to work alongside the continued production of fossil fuels, with the potential for using disaster victims as a source of feedstock. The audience is given memorial candles supposedly made from the remains of an Exxon janitor, but it is later revealed to be a prank by a group known as "The Yes Men." The conversation also mentions their previous pranks and how the candles contained hair for fragrance.
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Soylent Green 2 ? i would have loved to see to faces of some of those people
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That could be really useful... isn't it that a person dies every second? So... if you could get over all the OTHER issues that this process would bring up, this could be a really viable thing...
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If you want to watch, this was discussed on Bill Moyer's Journal last night. See "The Yes Men".
http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/index-flash.html
These guys have pulled a few good ones!
http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/index-flash.html
These guys have pulled a few good ones!
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Excellent prank!
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Math Is Hard said:
They started the show by posing as corporate execs who want all media controlled by one large company. I was about ready to stroke out before Moyers confessed to the ruse.
The man candles passed out at the oil conference contained a bit of hair, for fragrance.
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Highlights from the talk:
Tribute to Janitor
Tribute to Janitor
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Crap. I should have seen the whole thing...
FAQ: Vivoleum: New Fuel Produced from Human Flesh
What is Vivoleum?
Vivoleum is a new type of fuel that is produced from human flesh.
How is Vivoleum made?
Vivoleum is made through a process called lipolysis, where human fat is broken down into smaller molecules that can be used as fuel.
Is Vivoleum safe to use?
At this time, there is no evidence to suggest that Vivoleum is safe for use as a fuel. Further research and testing would need to be conducted before it could be deemed safe for consumption.
What are the potential benefits of using Vivoleum?
One potential benefit of using Vivoleum as a fuel source is that it could potentially reduce our reliance on non-renewable resources such as fossil fuels. It could also potentially be a cheaper and more sustainable alternative to traditional fuels.
Are there any ethical concerns surrounding the use of Vivoleum?
Yes, there are ethical concerns surrounding the use of Vivoleum as it involves using human flesh as a fuel source. There are also concerns about consent and the potential exploitation of marginalized populations for their fat. These concerns would need to be carefully addressed and considered before any further development of Vivoleum as a fuel source.