Electricity Facts

9 out of 10 lightning strike victims survive!

With two forks and a charge, a pickle will emit light.

The electric chair was invented by a dentist!

Pure water (H2O) does not conduct electricity on its own.

A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!

Traditional toasters with mechanical levers don't waste any energy when plugged in after use, but modern toasters with digital displays can consume about 1 watt of 'vampire power' in standby mode.

There is a prison in Brazil that allows inmates to pedal stationary bicycles, providing electricity to a nearby city in exchange for reduced sentences.

The most powerful electric eel is found in the rivers of Brazil, Columbia, Venezuela, and Peru, and produces a shock of 400-650 volts.

A microwave uses more electricity powering its clock and standby mode than actually heating food, because it's plugged in 24/7 but only runs for a few minutes per day.