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TIL, Water intoxication can happen if you drink too much water too fast and can be deadly (en.wikipedia.org)

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

In the air forces basic training, we were made to recite this clause every morning during our initial formation and at various times throughout the day:

All trainees are reminded: drink 1/2 to 3/4 canteen per hour, not to exceed 12 canteens per day. You will drink 3 non-caffinated, non carbonated beverages with each and every meal.

I guess they were serious!

[–] SangriaFerret 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

What is the volume of a canteen?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

No clue, but it looked like this. So I guess a quart?

[–] Kungolicious 1 points 1 year ago

Dogs (especially large dogs) can get this too. It’s called bloat and can be deadly. If your dog is overheating it’s important to let them cool down before giving them water