[Ruy Dias de Bivar]

I dropped a 9 volt battery into my pocket a few years ago. I also had several quarters in there.

A few minutes later I jumped as something in my pocket got HOT real fast. Never again. I’ve always heard that money can burn a hole in your pocket if you don’t spend it quick.

[cynwoody]

A few minutes later I jumped as something in my pocket got HOT real fast. Never again. I’ve always heard that money can burn a hole in your pocket if you don’t spend it quick.

Batteries close to the body can be a hazard. Sometimes, sadly, fatal.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/4452360/Exploding-mobile-phone-kills-man-in-China.html