Cell becoming Hell

There are many dangers and myths involved in cell phone usage. The notion of purchasing a cell phone comes equipped with a load of questions and concerns, from whether or not utilizing a cell phone causes cancer to some more absurd and specific claims. The idea behind the danger of cell phones is certainly reasonable, but some of the lengths that this mythology can stretch to can be quite ridiculous.

One absurdity concerning cell phones is that they are hazardous to use while pumping gas. The primary claim was posted on the Internet and involved a man who was pumping gas in Indonesia. Apparently, the man was using his cell phone and the gas station blew up as a result. The truth is that there is nothing powerful enough to ignite a gas station pumps as far as a cell phone is concerned. The battery on a cell phone uses the same voltage as a 12-volt that most people have in their digital cameras and the ring tone is an audio wave producing the sound of a ring tone. However, the Internet has been abuzz with false claims and unproven data saying that Shell, Exxon and other gas companies urging people not to use their cell phones at gas pumps. While it is true that there could be a possible connection between a fire and a cell phone, the evidence is simply not there and is certainly not reasonably supported.

Another myth regarding cell phone use is the cancer myth. There is no evidence to support the notion that cell phones cause or are related to causing cancer growth out of nothing. The Food and Drug Administration has admitted to a concern regarding "radio frequency energy", otherwise known as "RTF". They have issued a statement urging cell phone manufacturers to support research regarding RTF, to manufacture phones with the lowest levels of RTF possible and to keep customers up to date on the most current information in the interest of cell phone use. Nonetheless, the mythology about a possible connection continues and some people fear for cancer when that cell phone rings. Another idea behind cell phones is that they are "okay" to use while driving. This is simply not safe and not true, to say the least. Many states, like New York, have made it illegal to drive and talk without a hands free device. Other states will issue a ticket if they see someone on a cell phone while driving. Forbes Magazine released some statistics including that reaction time was down 9% by those who use cell phones while driving, and that 50% of the visual environment that is absorbed while driving was not processed at all. Some sort of distraction causes 75% of all accidents, and so the United States Highway of National Safety is urging people to put away their phones while they drive. There are risks to everything that you do in life and cell phones are no different. Make sure that you are informing yourself with correct information when you read things, especially from an unknown source. Make sure you check out the sources involved in the information and find the truth behind the mythology of cell phone dangers.