Why is it always fire?

[Crossbow]

Hoooooly crud. That's INSANE!

Best we could figure is that the plasticiser that was in the rubber/vinyl/whatever leached out onto the adding machine and softened the plastic. Apparently it's happened with other rubber/plastic erasers...

[Andara Bledin]

Best we could figure is that the plasticiser that was in the rubber/vinyl/whatever leached out onto the adding machine and softened the plastic. Apparently it's happened with other rubber/plastic erasers...

Another thing to consider is that adding machines do get warm, particularly if they're in moderate to heavy use. Soft plastics and rubbers won't hold up being warmed up and kept warm over the long term.

^-.-^

[Seraph]

At least it wasn't the toaster again.

Note to self: Do not put super glue on toaster.

[Crossbow]

Another thing to consider is that adding machines do get warm, particularly if they're in moderate to heavy use. Soft plastics and rubbers won't hold up being warmed up and kept warm over the long term.

^-.-^

Agreed, but this wasn't heat softened. This was full-on goo. Pulling the "eraser" off left tendrils of plastic soup. Also, I managed to replicate it with an audio casette case. Same results.

[jedimaster91]

I present:

Seraph, Mistress of Cruel and Unusual Chemistry.

Indeed. Just another part of Seraph's Eternal Status as Enemy of Normalcy.

Achievement Unlocked! Education Combustion!

[Draper Mel]

Wow! The More You Know™ (doo doo doooo)

[Fire_on_High]

Friend found your reddit post and linked it on IRC. Congratz, you're famous!

[Dilorenzo]

Note to self: Do not put super glue on toaster.

No, do! Knowing your luck, there's a damn good chance you'll end up either creating cold fusion or ending the world, and I'd kinda like to see either as a result of a toaster.

[Seraph]

No, do! Knowing your luck, there's a damn good chance you'll end up either creating cold fusion or ending the world, and I'd kinda like to see either as a result of a toaster.

"In Today's News, a frazzled web designer accidentally discovered renewable energy by putting super glue on a toaster. Reality was torn asunder, and there was a momentary invasion of miniature warrior pigs, but the giant rainbow zebras, who are now our allies, drove them back. Peace has fallen upon the earth."

[Jay 2K Winger]

"In Today's News, a frazzled web designer accidentally discovered renewable energy by putting super glue on a toaster. Reality was torn asunder, and there was a momentary invasion of miniature warrior pigs, but the giant rainbow zebras, who are now our allies, drove them back. Peace has fallen upon the earth."

I, for one, welcome our new zebra overlords...

[dendawg]

Just thought I'd leave this here.

[Jay 2K Winger]

Just thought I'd leave this here.

And that immediately made me go on the Internet and find this!

[Chromatix]

I prefer this version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtT08xtp0Vw

NB: if you can't hear the bassline, you need bigger speakers.

[KabeRinnaul]

Yeah, I've learned of the many dangers of superglue while building boffer swords for Amtgard.

1. Superglue melts pool noodle foam.
2. This melting foam-glue paste is extremely hot.
3. It's also superglued to your fingers.

[lordlundar]

"In Today's News, a frazzled web designer accidentally discovered renewable energy by putting super glue on a toaster. Reality was torn asunder, and there was a momentary invasion of miniature warrior pigs, but the giant rainbow zebras, who are now our allies, drove them back. Peace has fallen upon the earth."

The odd thing is given your track record Seraph, This might very fall into Poe's Law.