Thursday Morning Riddle

I’m a dangerous substance; I sealed two men’s fate,
When I went to the loo and arrived at the gate;
If inhaled, I can kill you – there is no debate;
But you can’t live without me, so don’t be irate.

Who am I?

UPDATE: Riddle solved by DeLisa. See comments for answer.

4 Responses to “Thursday Morning Riddle”

  1. ro Says:

    Nitrogen?

  2. Bill Says:

    It’s not nitrogen.

  3. DeLisa Says:

    Water?

  4. Bill Says:

    WATER is correct. Way to go, Delisa!

    The two men are Napoleon Bonaparte (Waterloo) and Richard Nixon (Watergate).

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