Dog starts house fire after chewing lithium-ion battery

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August 07, 2024

Daniel Wine - CNN

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🔥 Not a chew toy: A dog sparked a house fire by gnawing on a portable lithium ion battery used to charge cell phones in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Watch what happened.

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🗳️ Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential candidate, has served in a variety of roles. Which of the following is not part of his experience?
A. Football coach
B. High school teacher
C. Marriage counselor
D. Army National Guard veteran
⬇️ Scroll down for the answer.

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🧠 Quiz answer: C. Walz worked as a teacher and football coach and also served in the Army National Guard.
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