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I'd make it so that liquid soap dispensers sounded like they were struggling to nut quietly each time you pressed down.

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[โ€“] Melkath@kbin.social 10 points 1 year ago (2 children)

From now on, you get static shocked every time you touch anything.

[โ€“] Trekman10@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[โ€“] radix@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Someone told me once that slapping something metal and grounded will discharge the energy and not hurt as much (you're expecting the impact of hitting it, so the electric shock comes with it; this is in contrast to gently brushing something and getting shocked unexpectedly). I've found it useful.

[โ€“] Trekman10@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

such a good trick. Used it for years.

Welcome to Antarctica, friend! The buildings at Scott base are all fitted out with handrails that the occupants use to ground themselves periodically while walking around, because static buildup is such a serious issue down there.