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I discovered the extend of how much of an idiot I am when I nearly started a fire while making instant ramen a while back. I:
I don't even know how I was paying so little attention. Although considering I once managed to catch a piece of frozen vegetable on fire in the microwave once, it's believable.
I had a housemate in college who thought it would be a good idea to heat his tortilla up on the stove... with a paper towel. This was in college.
Um, I definitely agree o_O why the **** would you put something easily combustible on a hot source? {D:}This would be the point in time where I ask for a new housemate!