>> As a child, back in the bad old days, I used to pull bits of wire 
>> from the
>> windowscreens (aluminum?) and insert into the outlets, shoving it 
>> home with
>> a stick.

>> Made a satisfying zap.

> Those who survive, become EEs.  ;)


Memories of university years :-)

<DTTAH>
Old ?TO66? metal can transistors make a very nice bang and broadside 
of debris when mains-assisted. Turn power off before inserting. Check 
thrice. Which I, long ago, once failed to do :-). But only once.

Those who survive become ... ?

Foil in lightbulb sockets also produces great results but alas tends 
to also take out fuses.
"I'll just turn on the .." Bzzzt. Foosh.
</DTTAH>




        RM 

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