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Cats use fax as toilet, spark house fire
My Way News ^
| 6/10/05
| Reuters
Posted on 06/10/2005 3:01:10 PM PDT by wagglebee
TOKYO (Reuters) - Two kittens picked the wrong place to relieve themselves when they urinated on a fax machine, sparking a fire that extensively damaged their Japanese owner's house.
Investigators in the western city of Kobe have concluded that the fire in January was caused by a spark generated when the urine soaked the machine's electrical printing mechanism.
The fire damaged the kitchen and living room before it was put out by the house's owner, who was treated for mild smoke inhalation, said Masahito Oyabu, a fireman at the Nagata fire station in central Kobe.
The kittens quickly ran to safety, he added.
"If you have a cat, or a dog for that matter, be careful where they urinate," Oyabu said. "Especially keep them away from electrical appliances and wires."
TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Japan; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: cats; hatewhenthathappens; lolol
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To: trussell; speedy; Joe 6-pack; PilloryHillary; Rennes Templar; hispanarepublicana; ...
I must confess these true fax: I've always been a whiz-kid and was the teacher's pet. Still, I'm purrfectly flushed with pride that you enjoyed my specimen. Now I'll cover it up with some sand, if you don't mind, to keep it from the dog...
;^ )
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posted on
06/10/2005 5:24:39 PM PDT
by
The Spirit Of Allegiance
(SAVE THE BRAINFOREST! Boycott the RED Dead Tree Media & NUKE the DNC Class Action Temper Tantrum!)
To: Lady Jag
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posted on
06/10/2005 5:32:26 PM PDT
by
Beaker
To: wagglebee
63
posted on
06/10/2005 5:39:31 PM PDT
by
mewzilla
To: Blurblogger
LOL funny! Too bad about the fire though.
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posted on
06/10/2005 5:48:37 PM PDT
by
KoRn
To: wagglebee
65
posted on
06/10/2005 6:04:42 PM PDT
by
Kramster
(" You can't confuse me ... that's my job.")
To: Blurblogger
Litter did I know you were a top-dog. From meow on we'll teat you with more estream.
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posted on
06/10/2005 6:11:37 PM PDT
by
Rennes Templar
("The future ain't what it used to be".........Yogi Berra)
To: MarineDad
The Koran - now in 2-Ply!
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posted on
06/10/2005 6:13:20 PM PDT
by
Spyder
(I'm in the WPPFF)
To: Lokibob; Squantos; GSWarrior; Grammy; hispanarepublicana; GreenHornet; Rennes Templar; Yaelle; ...
AHA! A topic we haven't done!
Freeper Freepun' PING!
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posted on
06/10/2005 6:44:50 PM PDT
by
LibertarianInExile
(<-- sick of faux-conservatives who want federal government intervention for 'conservative things.')
To: LibertarianInExile
Do I detect some sarcatsm there?
By the way, re your tagline: I am working with my senator to craft a bill that would guarantee your right to free speech even if it does offend me.
ONLY JOKING!!!!
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posted on
06/10/2005 6:50:56 PM PDT
by
Rennes Templar
("The future ain't what it used to be".........Yogi Berra)
To: Joe 6-pack; speedy; Blurblogger; Rennes Templar
Manx for pinging everyone--I mist that.
I hate cats. One of the women I was romantically involved with had a male cat that turned me against them. Of course, the same woman's dog did the same thing for mutts.
Now I have a preference for bearded clam. Less likely to pee on your computer.
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posted on
06/10/2005 7:15:59 PM PDT
by
LibertarianInExile
(<-- sick of faux-conservatives who want federal government intervention for 'conservative things.')
To: Rennes Templar
No sarcasm. It's just nice tabby doing a topic besides anatomy. Yes, Siamesely amused, I suppose, but I don't like pinging others to threads I think they'll be bored with.
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posted on
06/10/2005 7:18:56 PM PDT
by
LibertarianInExile
(<-- sick of faux-conservatives who want federal government intervention for 'conservative things.')
To: LibertarianInExile
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posted on
06/10/2005 8:41:33 PM PDT
by
Lokibob
(All typos and spelling errors are mine and copyrighted!!!!)
To: LibertarianInExile
Hermit crabs and Venus Flytraps also make good pets who won't use your computer as a pissoire, LIE.
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posted on
06/10/2005 8:43:47 PM PDT
by
speedy
To: hispanarepublicana
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posted on
06/10/2005 9:05:22 PM PDT
by
Goodgirlinred
( GoodGirlInRed Four More Years!!!!!)
To: wagglebee
That, or they were lazy about cleaning out the catbox (which is the usual cause of the problem.)
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posted on
06/11/2005 1:49:23 AM PDT
by
Spktyr
(Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
To: wagglebee
Fax abuse - a much underreported problem
To: PilloryHillary
That's a very pretty cat. Mine's similar, she's a Maine Coon and very lovable.
To: Blurblogger
LOL! That is very good! ;o)
Love that kitty!
To: Goodgirlinred
"Great pun! I love puns!"
You poor fool! It only gets worse! You are cordially invited to join our ping list!
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posted on
06/11/2005 4:36:53 PM PDT
by
LibertarianInExile
(<-- sick of faux-conservatives who want federal government intervention for 'conservative things.')
To: speedy
Yes, but petting them isn't nearly as much fun.
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posted on
06/11/2005 4:39:56 PM PDT
by
LibertarianInExile
(<-- sick of faux-conservatives who want federal government intervention for 'conservative things.')
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