Protect Your Lunch: Seagull Insurance Now Offered at This Sandwich Shop
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At the Cheesy Toast Shack in Scotland, seagulls are causing big problems. Every day, up to 30 customers lose their sandwiches to the aggressive birds. The owners say the birds are scary, and some people even get hurt when the seagulls swoop in to steal food. They always give customers a free replacement, but these constant attacks are costing the business hundreds of pounds daily.
To help cover the costs, they are adding a £1 optional “seagull insurance” to each order. This way, they can keep giving free replacements without losing too much money. The Cheesy Toast Shack is desperate for a solution to stop the hungry seagulls. For those who don’t want to pay for sandwich insurance, simply staring at the birds might help. Research from the University of Exeter has shown that seagulls take longer to approach when they know they’re being watched. Next time you’re at the beach, keep an eye on them and it might save your snack.
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