[#150 ElectromagneticWaves] Why are electromagnetic waves said to be dangerous? Humans surrounded by electromagnetic waves.
Celebrating our 150th episode, we respond to listener requests by exploring the true nature of "Electromagnetic Waves". While unraveling the mechanism of electromagnetic waves—revealing that everything from sunlight to Wi-Fi actually belongs to the same family—we playfully discuss the hidden realities of various prevention goods overflowing in the world.
An 8,000-yen electromagnetic wave prevention straw is becoming a hot topic.
While celebrating the milestone 150th episode of the show, we get excited discussing suspicious goods found online, such as an 8,000-yen electromagnetic wave prevention straw and a mysterious sticker that might actually strengthen radio waves just by applying it. The personalities are somewhat exasperated by the exorbitant prices and sketchy nature of these items.
Electromagnetic waves are in the same family as sunlight and Wi-Fi.
Although we call them electromagnetic waves, we explain in a science-oriented way that sunlight, Wi-Fi, infrared rays, and X-rays all belong to the same family. While incorporating basic differences, such as the fact that sound is a vibration of air and therefore not an electromagnetic wave, we unravel the true identity of electromagnetic waves, which are vaguely feared.
The famous urban legend about putting a pet in the microwave also appears.
The discussion expands to the urban legend that everyone has heard at least once, about an American woman named Mrs. Law who tried to dry a wet cat or poodle by putting it in a microwave oven. What was the truth behind this story? Further deep discussions continue, but please be sure to listen to the main episode for the rest.
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