Many people are familiar with the experience: grabbing their favorite blanket and gotting shocked. Static electricity may not be too dangerous, but it is uncomfortable and annoying. So, why is there ...

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NORFOLK, Va. — If you've noticed more static shocks during the winter, you're not imagining it. Cold weather truly makes them much more common. That quick zap when you touch a doorknob or car door is ...

Static electricity shocks are more common in the winter because of the season's dry air. Friction between materials, like socks on carpet, builds up a static charge in low humidity. Using a humidifier ...

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Have you gotten shocked while touching a doorknob or a metal surface recently? First Alert Meteorologist Nate Morris explains what causes static electricity and why it’s more common ...

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One of life's little ongoing annoyances, getting zapped with static electricity, can happen in a variety of places. You'll get jolted when touching something metal, like a doorknob, a handle, or often ...