12 Jul
Posted by Alex as Entertainment, News, Security and Safety, Technology

Seems like iPod junkies should take heed of experts’ advice to get indoors as soon as lightning and thunder is heard.
CNN reports of hit-by-lightning-while-using-their-iPods cases. The latest, a Canadian jogger who suffered burns, ruptured eardrums, and a broken jaw when he was hit by lightning and electricity traveled through the wires.
Several other cases have also been reported as in the case of a Colorado teen that got nasty burns and busted eardrums when hit by lightning while mowing the lawn, listening to his iPod.
Apple does include a warning not to use iPods when it’s raining. But lightning can strike even from a distance of a storm. So expert advice says “When thunder roars, go indoors.” Better be safe, than burned, I guess.
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August 28th, 2007 at 7:01 pm
1[...] Clean your yard. If your dad doesn’t like mowing the lawn, then maybe you can do it for him. Just think of ways on how you can do this chore with a a bit of fun. You can plug in your earphones while you mow. You’ll clean up the yard after a few tracks. Just beware of thunderstorms when you’ve got your iPod strapped on. [...]
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