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Belarus Unveils Cell Phone Radiation-Proof School Uniforms

by Terrence O'Brien on August 16, 2009 at 12:22 PM

Belarus Unveils School Uniforms That Protect Against Cell Phone RadiationDespite the fact that there is hardly any conclusive evidence supporting the theory that cell phones emit brain-melting and impotence-inducing levels of radiation, there are plenty of people out there who still live in fear of their RAZRs and iPhones. For those who insist on believing that carrying a cell phone is tantamount to sticking your head in a microwave, there is hope, though; a Belarusian company has developed a special fabric that claims to protect against cell phone radiation.

Its first application will be in school uniforms that will have a special cell-phone pocket to protect students from the supposedly carcinogenic radio waves. According to Foreign Policy, the announcement of the new uniforms was made by a state official from the Ministry of Trade, implying that the government is supportive of the cellular-radiation-fear mongering.

Of course, if authorities were really afraid that cell phones were going to give their kids cancer, it would probably be more effective to fit them with special, cell-phone-protective hats. Or just ban the things in schools entirely. [From: Foreign Policy, via Textually.org]

Tags: belarus, cell phone, CellPhone, health, radiation, school uniforms, SchoolUniforms, top, uniforms

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