OP might just be wow’d by nature and thinks how impressive it is can’t be so easily captured.

Strange, the article doesn’t mention at all the effects of industry on the consumption of water supplies. This is something that has been known to be very impactful for quite a while especially in water-scarce that I remember learning about in Geography, but I suppose it has been addressed to some extent?

The article I linked mentions the water isn’t replenished to source, which affects the ability of communities to access it. I get the feeling that, like this example, perhaps the impact of industry is just being covered up? Anyone know any more about this?

A lick of the right type of paint could fix that

Yes, though it is preferred not to be the drinkable kind. Without giving a fatwa (religious verdict) the way to think of it is the goal is to not drink alcohol. In particular is highlighted to not get drunk or addicted to it, but of course there may be other subtending reasons too. Intentions matter greatly in islam; it’s generally very practical.

At the same time the prohibition against drinkable alcohol in islam is so strong even the people who buy/sell, or even serve alcohol are considered sinning so best to stay well clear. That’s why there is such a distaste for the stuff in islamic culture, but for practical purposes as a chemical it can be extremely useful.

It could also be argued that it naturally appears in some foods (like overripe bananas I believe), but of course those probably aren’t haram as you’re likely not going to suffer the same effects.

Allah knows best.

Jarvis, burn the shit out of the driver in front of me. Or blind him for life.

Just curious… favourite pet?

Missed opportunity there mate:

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Did I stutter? I said, I cast fireball in an enclosed room