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bearenstain

33 months ago

Okay, first of all, if you have to call people names in order to sound smart, then you've already lost the debate. But since I'm the dumbass, I'll try to talk on your level. You tried to use aluminum in a microwave as an analogy, but you don't know what you're talking about. Aluminum is an electrical conductor and a microwave works by oscillating radio waves. Those waves accelerate the electrons in the foil, oscillating them back and forth. The electrons get forced to the metal edges until the charge grows strong enough to ionize the air molecules and create a spark. Cell phones, on the other hand, do NOT generate sparks, static, or ionize air molecules. What causes fires at gas stations is STATIC. That can come from any number of sources. Ever get out of your car and get shocked when you touch the metal edge of the door? Guess what? You just did everything necessary to ignite gas vapors. Next time you want to sound smart, don't.