My friend did the same thing but with a cactus, of all things. She was so sure it needed tons of water because it looked dry, and she basically turned its pot into a mud pit. The thing just melted into a sad, mushy blob after a week. It's funny how we all seem to learn that watering lesson the hard way with some plant or another.

That "fried the port" thing is a real fear. I started checking the voltage on every charger before I plug in now. It takes two seconds and saves you from a very bad day. A spare charger is smart, but making sure the first one won't kill your stuff is smarter.

My old roommate's cat would not go near the laundry room after she switched to a lavender detergent. We had to move the food bowl because the smell made him so nervous. I've also heard strong mint or pine scents from cleaners can do it. Cats have such sensitive noses, it's like they're living in a totally different world of smells.