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TODAY'S number 1

Saturday 31 January 1998 00:02 GMT
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TODAY'S number

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The number of sets of toilet-seat heaters mistaken for a bomb at the headquarters of the Organising Committee for the Nagano Olympics. X-rays showed a suspicious package to consist of what appeared to be a radio- like apparatus containing wires. Inspection revealed the seat-warmers plus gloves and hand warmers for the volunteers.

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