It's crazy that with the lights off, tiny little volts of electricity can literally illuminate the bedroom wall for very brief moments when moving your legs under the blankets creating static shocks. What did people of the past think static electricity was and are there any superstitious explanations of it from ancient history?
More can be written, but there's one answer from the Science section of the FAQ: "What did people think about static electricity shocks before electricity was discovered?" by /u/hillsonghoods .
This is not to discourage discussion. Further questions, data, and debate are always welcome.