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Tank

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Escaping from its tank,the clownfish fell on a shelf... out of sight.She rescued it JUST in time.Really gave her a fright! @130story

The T-34/85s rumbled in at dawn, like a slowly advancing fault slip. By noon my cousins were dropping malatovs down their hatches @130story

He smiled. She'd been his best friend, back in the day. "Sleep well, old lady" He patted her gas tank, and closed the garage door. @130story

Tank” by hill79, 19 Mar 14

She surveyed him. The beard, Fair Isle tank top, tight jeans with turn ups. How would he cope with the reality of life in Wigan? @130story

As the shares tanked 3/4th of the pre-IPO value in a week, the CEO knew it was time for the last resort. He dialled 7 on his cell. @130story

The T.A.N.K 3000 awoke it's primary diagnostic circuits, it's AI flicking into life after idle centuries. Time to start a new war @130story

Tigers burning bright
Forever at the front line
Moving else we're toast
Thick skinned by necessity
Destroying your defences
#tanka @130story

Tank” by edbroom, 20 Mar 14

1916: Original codename for new armoured vehicle is kept. “Water carriers” sent into action. Many brave men meet their end in WCs. @130story