On 08/07/02 12:31, "Eric L. Strobel" <fyzycyst_at_comcast.net> wrote:
> Smoke from widespread fires throughout Quebec have been causing a dimming of
> sunlight and reduction of temperatures throughout the portions of the
> Northeastern United States. These fires, previously attributed to
> lightning, have been discovered to have been caused by deep fat fryers. The
> reason for the increased usage of the fryers, and consequent increase of
> flash fires, has been traced to a vast increase in demand for the french
> fries used to make poutine. The demand for this regional delicacy spiked
> after recent discussions on the Newtontalk internet mailing list.
> Individuals connected with the Newtontalk list were unable to comment on
> these allegations. Their mouths were full.
LOL!
-Laurent.
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