You Should Never Wash Dishes During a Thunderstorm—Here’s Why
Doing the dishes during a thunderstorm leaves you vulnerable to electrical shock the same way taking a shower does.
Doing the dishes during a thunderstorm leaves you vulnerable to electrical shock the same way taking a shower does.
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The collection includes nurses, doctors, delivery drivers, and EMTs, with all net proceeds benefiting their real-life counterparts.