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Electric Shavers Rot Your Brain

Posted by michael on from the luddites-right-as-usual dept.

Damek writes "According to UW researchers, prolonged exposure to low-level magnetic fields, similar to those emitted by such common household devices as blow dryers, electric blankets and razors, can damage brain cell DNA. The damage appears to be cumulative, so you'd best get rid of your electric razors & blankets ASAP! The full study is available online now. No word yet for Cell Phone users' brains..."

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  1. Obligatory Welcome by pc-0x90 · · Score: 0, Troll

    I, for one, welcome our new lobotomized and clean shaven overlords.

  2. My poor ex-girlfriend :( by michael+path · · Score: 1, Troll

    "People should do what they can to limit their exposure to as little as possible, especially in relation to electrical appliances that are used very close to the body."

    No, not even this is going to get women to give up their vibrators.