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We encounter static electricity all the time and it's not shocking (sorry) because we know what's going on, but what on earth did people think was happening before we understood electricity?

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Why does mountain air smell so sweet?

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What did people think static electricity sparks were before we knew it was static electricity?

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We encounter static electricity all the time. What did smart or inquiring people believe this ⚡️ was before we figured it out?

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Does the aging process slow down during sleep?

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Epidemiologists, are any other contagious diseases being reduced or eradicated by social distancing? If so, tell us more & what that means in the future.

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
We encounter static electricity all the time and it's not shocking (sorry) because we know what's going on, but what on earth did people think was happening before we understood electricity?	16767
Why does mountain air smell so sweet?	15
What did people think static electricity sparks were before we knew it was static electricity?	1
We encounter static electricity all the time. What did smart or inquiring people believe this ⚡️ was before we figured it out?	1
Does the aging process slow down during sleep?	1
Epidemiologists, are any other contagious diseases being reduced or eradicated by social distancing? If so, tell us more & what that means in the future.	1