Re: Distilled Twice = Death?

"Robert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writed in
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> "Joseph Hedberg" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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>> I've heard a rumor that water that is distilled twice will kill you
>> if you ingest it. Is there any truth to this claim?
> 
> I don't get the punch line?
> Distillation as  it becomes evaporated and then that vapor condenses
> back to liquid form upon cooling is a normal natural process. 
> Conservation of matter as it only changes form based on energy level.
> Distillation as a means of separating chemicals based on boiling point
> is done all the time.  It is a means in purification and pure water is
> not toxic.
> 
Anything's toxic in excess!
Drink enough of the stuff and it will kill you.

Having said that - I've heard this 'urban legend' before (that distilled 
water is toxic) - so where does it come from?

Mike
Leicester - UK