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Why we have safety lectures.

2008 Reader Submission
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In a class of mine, we research alternative sources of energy. While attempting to make a solar powered car, each group was given three solar panels. Each solar panel had wires you hook up to the motor. Now one of my group memebers, who I'll call L, took one of the panels we werent using and, for some reason still unknown to me, stuck the wires in his mouth. These panels generate no electricity unless shined upon by the sun or a special light that we used. Our group just happened to have one of these lights within reach. So, another group member, who I'll call D, picked up the light and began bringing it towards L. L just stares at him. D holds it over the panel. L does nothing. D turns the light on. L jumps and starts cursing and yelling at D. Meanwhile, the rest of us are laughing our heads off. L didnt have any severe physical damage from that little shock, but we have a good laugh everytime we bring it up.

Submitted on 05/01/2008

Submitted by: Cora
Reference: Personal Account

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Bruce said:
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You better keep a close eye on L. He sounds like the kind of guy who will eventually wind up with a full DA if he's not careful. Thanks for sharing this with us, Cora.


James said:
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What we REALLY need are diligent and dedicated people to help perfect alternative energy methods, NOT a couple of jamokes who sit around goofing off by trying to "light themselves up" using solar power! Yes, DO please keep an eye on this fellow! Thanks, Cora!


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