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Crystal ball starts Wisconsin house fire that causes $250K in damage, officials say
WPIX - Cox Media Group ^ | March 12, 2021 | Bob D' Angelo

Posted on 03/20/2021 3:47:05 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin

Edited on 03/20/2021 4:52:29 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

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To: Flick Lives

21 posted on 03/20/2021 4:23:43 PM PDT by Bonemaker (invictus maneo)
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To: ConservativeInPA

Makes sense. But now I want popcorn! :)


22 posted on 03/20/2021 4:24:36 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: P-Marlowe
>>Termites. >>Big ones.


23 posted on 03/20/2021 4:24:56 PM PDT by a fool in paradise (Lean on Joe Biden to follow Donald Trump's example and donate his annual salary to charity. )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
By the way, the pics came from the movie, Real Genius.
24 posted on 03/20/2021 4:28:03 PM PDT by ConservativeInPA (“When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty.” ― Thomas Jefferson)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

I personally know the people who this happened to. They are a wonderful couple who own several businesses in the Dells and treat their employees like family. The wife is an artist and although covered in ashes, it reflects in the decor. Their strong faith has helped them thru this tragedy.


25 posted on 03/20/2021 4:31:12 PM PDT by mouse1
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To: mouse1

Yes, we’re all glad they’re OK. Stuff can be replaced. People? Not so much. :)


26 posted on 03/20/2021 4:39:16 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: Bonemaker

Will he kiss it to make it better?


27 posted on 03/20/2021 4:44:42 PM PDT by Rebelbase
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

When I was a teenager, I was at my grandparents house and noticed a little wisp of smoke outside at the carpeted steps to the front door. They had one of those 5 gallon glass jugs full of water, that you got from Arrowhead back then, sitting on the front porch, and the sun was shining through it, was focused by the bottle and water, and had burned a spot in the carpet. Still remember that, almost 50 years later.

And I miss my grandparents.


28 posted on 03/20/2021 4:46:22 PM PDT by doragsda
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To: Rebelbase

He’d better!


29 posted on 03/20/2021 4:53:10 PM PDT by Bonemaker (invictus maneo)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

My brothers and I used to fry grub worms on the patio during the summer in the 100 degree Texas heat. They smelled much worse than burned hot dogs.


30 posted on 03/20/2021 5:22:18 PM PDT by jy8z (When push comes disguised as nudge, I do not budge.)
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To: P-Marlowe

Buddy of mine living in Brooklyn had a scorch mark on one wall of his apartment thanks to a crystal ball sitting on his desk in direct sunlight


31 posted on 03/20/2021 5:33:32 PM PDT by Roccus (Prima di ogni altra cosa, siate armati!)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

We had a mirror that magnifies your face in a room . The sun hit it just right and it left a burn trail as the sun moved. Fortunately at no point did it get hot enough to start a fire.


32 posted on 03/20/2021 6:07:57 PM PDT by Nateman (Keep Liberty Alive! Article V)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

You can almost get a hole burned right through you walking by certain windows installed on homes today if the sun hits them right.


33 posted on 03/20/2021 6:13:24 PM PDT by bramps (It's the Islam, stupid!)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Where I work I have the benefit of parking my car in an underground lot. Anywhere else I worked, no matter what time of year I was always careful not to leave a bottle of spring water, a CD cover or anything that could be reflective out on the dashboard console or the seat.


34 posted on 03/20/2021 6:38:44 PM PDT by jmacusa (The result of conformity is everyone will like you but yourself.)
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To: jmacusa

Good advice!


35 posted on 03/20/2021 8:18:07 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: tet68

I have one of these jumbo crystal balls and I make sure it never sees sun light, the way they focus light in general is quite amazing.


36 posted on 03/20/2021 8:35:17 PM PDT by saintgermaine (THE TIME TRAVELLER )
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Luckily, they knew this was going to happen ahead of time.


37 posted on 03/20/2021 8:37:53 PM PDT by mmichaels1970
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