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[–] EtherWhack 33 points 1 month ago (2 children)

You have to keep in mind that the resistance from one foot to your other is going to be less than dry earth between your strides. This means if you are walking toward a downed power line, you may inadvertently walk within its path to its ground and the voltage could actually travel through you.

https://youtu.be/7BbGzTqTNxc

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Why is this not knowledge taught in school?

It is the first time i hear about it and i have never thought of it, yet it makes total sense and could make the difference between life and death in a storm damaged area.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 month ago

Well, we did learn exactly that in school and had a practical demonstration at a museum.

But on a different continent.

[–] dil 3 points 1 month ago

Yeah this should be up there with "stop, drop, and roll"

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

Because magic™ is cool

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago

That's so interesting. Thanks!