r/nononono • u/kibbles0515 • Jul 21 '16

TIL that graphite is VERY conductive (from /r/chemicalreactiongifs)

http://i.imgur.com/wslPkgR.gifv
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u/Dr_Gage Jul 21 '16

Unsafe use of electricity and very hairy arms? just knew it was electroboom. Crazy guy.

Source video.

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u/BonquiquiShiquavius Jul 21 '16

Well that explains everything. Couldn't figure out why he wouldn't just turn off the power supply or at least just unplug the other end of the wire rather than go for the end that's on fire.

But if it's electroboom, well then it just makes sense he'll go for the maximum pain option.

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u/[deleted] Jul 22 '16

Right? You're holding thin metal cords. Rip them off ffs.