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29.10.2009, 12:44 2 comments

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Need a flytrap, Mr Obama?

Published: 24 June, 2009, 06:16


A Chinese man known as “Lord of the Flytraps” has sent his patented ultrasonic invention to US President Barack Obama, who recently killed a fly on TV, so that the American leader can catch flies “hygienically.”

 
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Elena June 24, 2009, 13:22 quote
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I guess that this article is very useful. Everybody must have such invention. It is very simple and effective. President Obama ought to have a staff for battle with flies and other insects.

Norman June 24, 2009, 21:38 quote
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That's all that Obama and his high-tech friends need, another gadget! He has a Blackberry, and his daughter is a camera person. Seriously, there are ultrasonic devices that scare of bugs and rodents. Too bad they didn't have such a device in the White House 8 years ago (hint, hint!)

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