dehydration "facts"   (link)

http://www.fhfishmemorial.org/healthyspirit/quiz-text/dehydrated.htm
i'll eventually source/fact -check all these statements...

75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated
In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that thirst is mistaken for hunger.
Mild dehydration slows the metabolism by 3%.
In a U of Washington study, one glass of water shut down midnight hunger for 100% of the dieters studied.
Dehydration is the #1 trigger for daytime fatigue
Preliminary research indicates 8-10 glasses of water per day could significantly ease back and joint pain.
A mere 2% drop in body water can cause fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on computer screens and paper.
Just 5 glasses of water per day decrease risk of colon cancer by 45%, breast cancer by 79%, and bladder cancer by 50%.