Posted on 12/29/2006 10:13:08 AM PST by Ancesthntr
A FLATULENT turtle set off an aquarium's fire alarm after being fed a Christmas treat of Brussels sprouts.
It broke wind and the bubble it created was so strong, it set off an emergency sensor inside its tank at the Sea Life Centre in Weymouth, Dorset, yesterday.
It indicated the water was at a dangerously high level, so marine biologist Sarah Leaney rushed to the aquarium.
Last night, she said: "When I got there, all seemed fine. I looked at the tube containing the sensor and saw a turtle beneath it.
"As I watched, a few large bubbles emerged from beneath him and rose to the surface next to the tube. Straight away, I realised what must have happened.
"We like to give all our animals a treat at Christmas and sprouts are a really healthy choice for sea turtles.
"But they do produce similar side-effects to those experienced by humans who eat too many sprouts."
No, its cow farts, haven't you heard the new line?
"Every time a cow farts, a Polar bear goes through the ice"
marine biologist Sarah Leaney rushed to the aquariumOh yeah, and *I* have no life.
You're pretty darn bad off when the best thing you have to look forward to is Brussels Sprouts for Christmas!
That fact itself makes me feel better as I sit here eating my green bean casserole. I'm a High Roller, baby!!!
Cool BEANS! ;-)
I'm sure Waz will be along with some nice color commentary...
Year end bump. Important news.
My brother used to have a fifth wheel camper he kept parked above a river in the NC mountains. When my kids were little we'd visit and they'd run to the methane detector whenever they had to cut one. Hilarity ensued every time there was a BEEP BEEP BEEP!
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