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Crispy Copper Crook

A thief in OKC, Oklahoma was looking to gain some cash by stealing copper, when he realized that the power lines are made of the stuff. He failed to realize that in addition to copper being inside of them, there was an electric current being channeled through them.

Submitted on 06/21/2018

Submitted by: Whitehead
Reference: http://okcfox.com/news/local/okcpd-man-electrocuted-while-trying-to-steal-copper-wire


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Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: For Darwin's Eyes
It's been a while since we've heard any crispy copper crook stories and I think Darwin is still accepting them. Thanks, Whitehead!


Candi said:
Definitely Keep: For Darwin's Eyes
They never learn from other's demise. Thanks, Whitehead!