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He highlighted that Murrell had doctored invoices for a £124,550 motorhome, a £3,070 robotic lawnmower and a £23.98 egg poacher to register them as legitimate business expenses.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

He’s also set records for balancing a lawnmower on his chin, getting hit in the face with wet sponges, and slicing grapes with a sword while standing on a ball.

From NewsForKids.net • Oct. 31, 2024

“It’s a great way for the public to experience electrification, to turn it into a teachable moment, rather than the experience of standing next to a gas lawnmower, which is what it feels like now.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2024

He was interested in renewable energy and wanted to go electric for all of his household needs — including an electric lawnmower — he said, so “Solar just makes sense.”

From Seattle Times • Dec. 16, 2023

A screen door slammed shut and a lawnmower started up somewhere down the street.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy