Why did the spark go away?<\/strong><\/h3>\nIf too much current tries to come out of the wall outlet, the power gets shut off. Placing the wire into both holes short-circuited the wall outlet, which then tried to draw way<\/i> too much current. The current flows for a fraction of a second before the fuse box snapped the puny socket\u2019s neck, in exactly the way a murderer in rehab wouldn\u2019t.<\/p>\nWhy did the power in half my house just go out?<\/strong><\/h3>\nAs explained above, drawing too much power will shut off the current. Often, the power to the surrounding portion of your house will also be shut off.[citation needed]<\/sup> At least, we’re pretty sure that happens. Honestly, that might not be the case at all. We’re too lazy to test it. To fix this, locate your fuse box, open it, and flip random switches until everything is working again. Save any open documents on your computer before trying this.<\/p>\nAre the gloves absolutely necessary?<\/strong><\/h3>\nTechnically you only need one<\/em> glove. But, yes, that glove is absolutely necessary. It’s also important to note that the glove needs to be on the hand that is holding the wire. Otherwise it’s possible<\/em> that you’ll feel a mildly excruciating tingly sensation that causes some serious damage to your hand. Don’t you dare do this and try to sue us! You will get hurt. We do not advise trying this. Sarcasm can’t protect you from 120 volts. Also, we don’t have any money, so that would get awkward fast.<\/p>\nIn conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\nIgnorance is bliss, and we aren\u2019t going to take that away from you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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