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Cell Phones And Gasoline Fumes

Mythbusters debunked that one. They said women in skirts had a greater change of igniting the fumes when getting out o the car without grounding themselves first.
 
Most gas stations have warning decals on/near the pumps against using cell phones. Can't say they didn't try to warn you.

Well, yeah... I guess if there's a sign, it must be true!
 

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Mythbusters debunked that one. They said women in skirts had a greater change of igniting the fumes when getting out o the car without grounding themselves first.

what about men in kilts? are they walking sparklers as well?
 
wool is a good material to use when you're trying to build up static electricity against a balloon, so yeah, i guess it's *possible* that Spontaneous Scotsman Combustion is more likely than your cell phone popping off at the next fill-up.

people still (!WTF!) get fill-ups while smoking. if that's not regularly starting fires, then the minuscule ionization originations from a cell phone or a kilt is right out.

Ladies should remove their skirts though. Safety first.
 
what about men in kilts? are they walking sparklers as well?
Actually, they found that most men grab a hold of the vehicle before/while exiting the vehicle which grounds them out, but women don't. So I figure men in kilts are will probably be okay if they follow their current instincts. ;)
 
No. Kilts are wool, too - you'd think they's generate more static.

And yes, I have filled up both motorcycles and cars while wearing a kilt. I must be well-grounded :shrug

Skin is conductive. As long as you're wearing that kilt in the regulation fashion, there's no undies to rub against. :teeth
 
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