But its effects go far beyond everyday life. Static electricity can create real hazards, particularly in manufacturing and industrial settings. Sparks from static buildup can cause fires ...

We’ve all heard of the dangers of static electricity when dealing with electronics, and we all take the proper precautions when working with static-sensitive components — don’t we?

And it’s all because of static electricity. Static electricity is a build up of electric charge on an object, and it can have some pretty strange effects. See, everything around us is made up of ...