British Pathé

Synopsis: Newsreel footage shows houses being blown up instead of demolished to test the sturdiness of basements in case of air raid attacks.

Reality Cats: A couple of tabby cats with white markings are hanging around outside the building before the demolition.

In a shot of one cat, the narrator suggests, “I wouldn’t sit there!”

Final Mewsings: Make sure the cats are clear before blowing up the building!

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