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In the Cell Phones on Planes episodes of Mythbusters, it was shown both that cell phones could cause interference (in the homemade cockpit) and that cell phones probably would not cause interference (in a real cockpit that's probably more like real planes in use today). Of course, any one who travels today knows that whether there is any validity to the argument or not, you aren't supposed to have your phone on (on "phone" mode) while the plane is in the air.
Naturally, most of us also know that there are probably dozens of phones left on during any flight, either on purpose or out of forgetfulness, and generally there isn't any problem. So I for one would probably side with the Mythbusters in this regard. But that has to do with planes. What about in other locations? Do cell phones really cause interference to the point that it could be detrimental to our health, or even dangerous to the surroundings?
