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    November 24, 2005

    Oh the huM&Mity!

    The NYT reports: In a replay of a similar 1997 incident, the M&M balloon at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City flew out of control, struck a lightpost, and fell to the ground.  Two people suffered minor injuries.  Many witnesses are expected to relive the frightening incident the next time they think about popping those tasty chocolate morsels into their mouths.  (OK, the NYT didn't report that last bit.)

    Before: Mnm1_2

    After: Mnm2

    Posted by David at 10:38 PM in Random | Permalink

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