Roedy Green wrote:
> The world in going wireless with cell phones, LANS, mice, Kindles,
> Bluetooth, headphones, netbooks...
>
> There is a craze on U-tube showing videos where three cell phones are
> placed around a few kernels of popcorn. Then they put in a call to all
> three, and within seconds the kernels pop.
>
> My guess this has to be some sort of trick, since how the heck could
> you generate enough energy to pop corn with 3 batteries. Possibly it
> is genuine. There might be sufficient power to pop a few grains. If
> that is so, ouch!
>
> I suspect the videos will generate some panic over wireless devices in
> general, even ones like Bluetooth with much lower power. If it is a
> hoax, it needs to be debunked. If it is not, I'm glad I never got a
> cellphone.
>
We tried this at work today. It didn't do anything...
However, I'm a big fan of RF ****elding and I do everything I can to keep
my
cell phone as far from my person as I can... That is, I use bluetooth
connectivity very heavily.
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Jerry McBride (jmcbride@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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