General   (General discussion, talk about anything.)

I think you could be onto something there vera. In the process of catching/spreading STD's (except in the case of toilet seats), given the right conditions such as nylon carpets or bedsheets, a certain amount of static leccy could be produced. So one could indeed receive a shock. That's besides the shock of the clinic results.

The scientific opinion would suggest wearing a device made of insulating material, such as rubber, is probably a safe bet.

jo anne, for the love of Edison, has it never been explained to you that the last thing you give to boffins is toast? Once they get thinking about falling toast ("butter-side up or down") it's pandemonium. Before you can say litmus paper there are graphs and probability equations all over the place.

Take my advice and keep them (if you have any that is) on a diet of Pot Noodle. It's a lot less hassle. But be sure never to ask the question which still baffles science to this day.

"Why does boiled water freeze quicker than water that hasn't been?"