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What are two things that are good on their own but bad when combined? And bad things that are good when combined? (lemmy.world)

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I just learned about "Salt (NaCl) is actually a combination of a highly poisonous gas (Cl) and a hazardous metal (Na)".

I'm sure there are lots of examples in life that this rule also applies to.

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[-] thelsim@sh.itjust.works 16 points 9 months ago

The gases of Hydrochloric Acid and Ammonia mixed together form Ammonium chloride. Which, among other things, is used as salmiak to make salty licorice.
I remember making this in high school, it's the very first thing that pops in my head whenever I think of bad + bad = good. Granted, you must like salty licorice, or it'll be bad + bad = disgusting :)

[-] phoenixz@lemmy.ca 3 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Good thing that I'm Dutch. Licorice is victory, victory is life!

[-] thelsim@sh.itjust.works 3 points 9 months ago

Those double salt atrocities will never pass my lips again!

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