"Before I die, I want to........."

[*Anya*]

Originally Posted by WildHorses

I really want to try - for real- sticking my finger in a light socket like my cousins tried to make me do while baby sitting me.

I think you are kidding but just in case you are not, this info is from the website: How stuff works:

"If you stick your finger in an electrical outlet, the current can maim or even kill you. The human body is an excellent conductor for electricity. Electricity is always looking for a quick and simple path to the ground. Because about 70 percent of a human body is made up of water, it's extremely easy for electricity to course through you in a matter of seconds. At a minimum, electric shock can cause:
Headache
Muscle fatigue or spasms
Temporary unconsciousness
Temporary breathing difficulty

Some of the more serious and possibly fatal side effects of electrical shock are:
Severe burns at point of contact and along the electricity's course through the body
Vision loss
Hearing loss
Brain damage
Respiratory arrest or failure
Cardiac arrest (heart attack)
Death"