IP: The end of Pseudo science at work.

[David Farber <farber () cis upenn edu>]

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> Date: Fri, 08 Oct 1999 12:40:10 -0600
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> From: Brett Glass <brett () lariat org>
> Subject: Re: IP: Pseudo science at work.
>
> This just in: Customers at filling stations will now be forbidden to
> leave their cars if they are wearing clothing. The rationale: static
> electricity, generated by clothing rubbing against the car's upholstery
> as the customer exits the vehicle, might cause a small spark. Since this
> phenomenon is even more likely to occur than a spark caused by a cell
> phone, customers who do not wish to disrobe before exiting their
> cars will only be allowed to use the "full serve" pumps.
>
> --Brett Glass