Where are we dropping?

In that case it's not the electricity that kills them, it's a product of a chemical reaction set off by electricity

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The one that says “in more eli5 terms:”, amirite?

Heat produced from electrical current (see: Amperature) is what causes tissue damage in organisms. It’s much more effective to use electrical energy create temperatures that are unfavourable than it is zap bacteria.

On another note, the US Army Corp uses electrical current in bodies of water to create invisible barriers for invasive species:

https://www.lrc.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works-Projects/ANS-Portal/Barrier/

and can only be used in short bursts.

The only engine ever designed to run on continuous after burner was the Pratt & Whitney J58 on the SR-71 afterburner. Though the J58 acts more as a ramjet with a turbojet stuck in the middle.

Those are ususaly to prevent damage due to too high pressure/temperature.

In a turbo fan there is air that is deliberately bypassed with the intention of adding to thrust.

One way to look at turbofans is that they are turbojets with an additional fan on the front to accelerate more air. So the point of the turbojet is now not to accelerate the air, but to power the fan that accelerates the air.

I think there are, but from what I've heard, it's mostly subconscious, so we aren't really aware

In a way no: electricity can kill by stopping the muscles of the circulatory system, mainly heart and diaphragm, or burn due to high resistance. Microorganisms usually lack a circulatory system or are too small to provide any real resistance. And electricity doesn’t remove physical contaminates.

In a way yes: if you filter the water add salt and apply direct current you can make a weak solution of sodium hypochlorite or bleach (0.8% vs household/laundry bleach 5.5%). That can be used to disinfect other amounts of water. It’s a pretty controlled process and uses a lot of energy look up on-site generation for more info. Also, don’t drink bleach. Unless you have Covid lol.

Anecdotal experience: I was a pump operator for storm water and potable water systems. One of the older lift stations for storm water used 120 volt electrodes for its control circuit. So the wet well would have 120v in it. During maintenance periods we had to go in and vacuum out trash and sediments from the bottom. The water was not clean and you would find mosquito larvae swimming around. We also used on site chlorine generators for our drinking water wells.

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https://www.espwaterproducts.com/understanding-uv-water-filtration-sterilization/

UV light can be used in a way similar to what you are asking.

I am not endorsing the above product. It's just the first Google search result that had an easy explanation.

You might feel electrified to see yours on display, a spark of joy!

Your saliva (spit) provides a protective layer in your mouth to prevent bacteria from growing on the surface.

However, when you sleep at night, you produce less saliva so you don't drool or choke on your spit. Less saliva means the bacteria can spread over the surfaces of your mouth. The foul smell of morning breath is the waste emitted by the bacteria as they snack on any food remaining in your mouth.

If you leave your mouth open or breathe through your mouth at night, your mouth dries out faster and allows the bacteria to spread quicker.

Brushing your teeth and tongue helps get rid of the bacteria producing the foul smells.

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Thrust not lift. Lift is made by the wings.

That’s where fuel is dumped straight into the jet exhaust where it burns with oxygen that wasn’t consumed in the core of the engine. It functions like a rocket engine to generate additional thrust. Great for a burst of power but it consumes fuel very quickly and inefficiently.

Thank you! That's really interesting!

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And some of them are just revolting.

Like salt. Even the usual one, NaCl, dissolved in water and electrolyzed

Sounds legit though!

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I'll just take the bus.

Then you probably aren't getting anywhere near 50 miles above sea level without breathing assistance.