Comments on: The top 5 urban myths around mobile phones – are they complete bobbins?

By: Sasha

Sasha — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:05:48 +0000

Wow several months between posts there

By: Sasha

Sasha — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:05:15 +0000

Yes Paul I believe that is the real reason, they also might not hear the tannoy etc. or people shouting for them to look out as a tanker is reversing and just about to flatten them. But to cause a fire directly I think you would have to light the end of the phone with a lighter or matches

By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:06:20 +0000

The reason they don’t want people using mobile phones at petrol stations is that people are not concentrating on pumping fuel when chatting on the phone. Ever seen any of these: A bowser not click out and overfill the tank? Someone let the hose go and it falls on the ground (then fuel run out) from letting it slide out of the fuel filler or not returning it properly to the pump? Someone squeeze the trigger before inserting or removing the filler from the car? I’ve seen all of these and they are more likely if you aren’t paying attention! Wouldn’t you prefer the person standing across from you pay attention while filling up their car? It could be you the fuel gets spilled on!

By: TechnicalMarkus

TechnicalMarkus — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:59:54 +0000

Hmmm, I say myth. Big time myth.

Although, if it were to ring continually during the night, it may be bad for your state of mind in the morning… lol

By: Emma

Emma — Wed, 13 May 2009 23:40:31 +0000

My mum said “it’s bad for your health/brain if you leave your mobile phone on at night next to you while you’re sleeping.”

i think it’s a myth. Thought?

By: Technical Markus rants - stop saying mobile phones can cook eggs | Mobile Phone News

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:52:14 +0000

[...] world is full of urban myths around mobile phones. I even did this blog post about it, trying to debunk some of them. There’s one urban myth, however, that [...]

By: TechnicalMarkus

TechnicalMarkus — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:08:51 +0000

As long as you remember, it was Brainiac who said it was ok, so if you DO blow up, it wasn’t my fault… lol

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:20:50 +0000

Great read, put a smile on my face, I’m not going to worry about calls in the petrol station now.
Thanks Technical Markus – You rock!