FW: Exploding Plastic Bottles

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Just when you think that it’s safe to pick up a bottle...

Might not be the end of the world.

These “typing in their underwear” guys have some good commentary:

http://forum.darwincentral.org/viewtopic.php?f=48 & t=36072

Abrahamson, D.C.

Greetings Everyone,

I have received the following very disturbing alert in regards to Halloween pranks from several folks today...

ALERT (verified by Snopes)

Kids are putting Drano, tin foil, and a little water in soda bottles and

capping it up - leaving it on lawns. When you go to pick up the trash,

and the bottle is shaken just a little - in about 30 seconds or less it

builds up a gas and explodes with enough force to remove some of your

extremities. The liquid that comes out is boiling hot, as well.

Don't pick up any plastic bottles that may be lying in your yards or in

the gutter, etc.

Pay attention to this.

1. a plastic bottle with a cap.

2. a little Drano.

3. a little water.

4. a small piece of foil.

5. Disturb it by moving it and BOOM!!

No fingers left and other serious effects to your face, eyes, etc.

People are finding these “bombs” in mailboxes and in their yards, just

waiting for you to pick it up intending to put it in the trash.

But, you'll never make it!!! It takes about 30 seconds to blow up after

you move the thing.

See " SNOPES " below....it's true.

http://www.snopes.com/crime/warnings/bottlebomb.asp <http://www.snopes.com/crime/warnings/bottlebomb.asp>