Humor
ACTUAL Warnings on labels from various countries:

USA:
An insect spray boasts "Kill all insects", but adds "Warning - harmful to bees." (Very thoughtful, that).

SWEDEN:
On the packaging of a chainsaw: "Do not try to stop chain with hands."

BRITAIN:
-Marks & Spencer bread and butter pudding has a warning on the box bottom: "Take care - product will be hot after heating."
-From Rowenta: "Do not iron clothes on body."
-From Boots (chain of pharmacies & manufacturer of pharmaceuticals), on a cough syrup for young children urges: "Do not drive car or operate machinery. Avoid alcoholic drinks." (This must be meant for *very* precocious kids).

ITALY:
Label on a cigarette lighter: "Do not light flame near the face."

KOREA:
On the box of a kitchen knife: "Warning - may be dangerous to children." (Translation difficulties might explain this one).

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