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June 3: New arrival

Today our new pet has been introduced to the office.

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16:45, 2 JUL 2008
Updated15:00, 1 OCT 2013

Today our new pet has been introduced to the office.

Not everyone is happy. It’s not just that our pet lacks the ‘furry and cute’ label. Some people are convinced it’s setting off their hayfever. For our pet is… a tomato plant in a tub.

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