Discharge static electricity

Hey Nichole, try this little experiment: Find a carpeted floor, lie down on it, and rub your entire body rigorously against the carpet! After around 20 seconds of doing this, immediately grab the nearest steel object you can find.

You'll probably feel a slight shock. That's discharging static electricity.

Lots more in-depth details here: http://www.webopedia.com/DidYouKno [...] static.asp