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		kaybe on June 26, 2015 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Who Owns the Dead? You mean, the gas? Dry ice, yes, because it is cold, but the gas? (This is the first time I heard that and I find it hard to imagine.)

nate_meurer on June 26, 2015 [–]

I think Dylan's referring to the way elevated CO2 stings your eyes, nose, throat. Lungs too if it gets that far. It's weird sensation, and it definitely feels "hot" in a way. Asphyxiation by CO2 is quite unpleasant.

kaybe on June 26, 2015 | [–]

Ah, I see. That makes sense. Thanks for the clarification.

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