Posted by Society on October 24, 2009, 4:29 pm
Remember the USENET wisdom:
Nothing is foolproof because fools are so ingenious.
Posted by Malcom \"Mal\" Reynolds on October 25, 2009, 2:05 am
In article
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> My 4 year old was given a small flashlight from a local autoparts
> chain. A week later my son turned it on and off while I was driving
> and informed me it was on fire in his hand. It was spewing a sizeable
> cloud of smoke and caused a near accident as I tried to get it away
> from him and out of the car. About 25% melted. I now stay away from
> any unknown electronics.
or test them first?
> chain. A week later my son turned it on and off while I was driving
> and informed me it was on fire in his hand. It was spewing a sizeable
> cloud of smoke and caused a near accident as I tried to get it away
> from him and out of the car. About 25% melted. I now stay away from
> any unknown electronics.