Historic home fire on Candle Safety Day caused by Candle.

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Historic home fire on Candle Safety Day caused by Candle.

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I wish I was kidding. Reportedly the fire caused $700,000 worth of damage.

Article: http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2017/09/ironically_this_fire_occurred.html

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Sorry, but I am trying hard not to laugh.

Here are a couple more "days" we can celebrate:

Befriend a Burglar Day.

Termite Rescue Day.

Plant a Huge Tree Six Inches From Your House Day.
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Nicholas wrote:
Plant a Huge Tree Six Inches From Your House Day.


When I lived in Washington state, my neighbor, a great plant enthusiast, would occasionally accompany me on my evening dog walks to look at our neighbors' gardens. One time we happened upon a house that had planted, directly under the electric-supply line from the street, a handsome 8' specimen of Sequoiadendron giganteum, Giant Sequoia. We stood there in astonished silence for a moment, and then my friend said, "I give it six months."

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