Searching the archives for "sardines," I came across this tidbit in a thread from 2003. Originally posted by Herbivore12, this is the best illustration of why I read C&F . . . it's so much better than drinking.
Lord Sainsbury of Turville:
. . . These statistics on accidents are extremely fascinating; they prove that the British public can use practically anything in this world to hurt themselves with. It is understandable that there are an estimated 55 accidents a year from putty, while toothpaste accounts for 73. However, it is rather bizarre that 823 accidents are estimated to be the result of letters and envelopes. . . .
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If papers & letters give as good papercuts as the stuff we are forced to use at work, I can quite imagine them being responsible for lots of accidents.
I remember that thread too! I wonder how many accidents are caused by sardines?
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Martin Milner wrote:If papers & letters give as good papercuts as the stuff we are forced to use at work, I can quite imagine them being responsible for lots of accidents.
I remember that thread too! I wonder how many accidents are caused by sardines?
Well... I accidently ate some once... does that count?
I much prefer anchovies... in paste form... on toast... with an egg over.... yum!
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