hazards of mp3 players and music phones

TRIVIA:

pneumatic drill and mp3 players..
what do they have in common?


ANSWER:

Listening to full volume of an mp3 player is equivalent to standing 10 feet from a pneumatic drill.

FACTS:

Walkmans and CD players were the audio gadgets popularly used before. Now, mp3 players and music phones are the most popular audio gadgets today. Almost everyone's already hook with these audio gadgets. Almost everyone wants to have one. But why?

It can be considered bandwagon because of popularity, everyone wishes to have one. They want to be "in" and trendy.

Waiting in line, on the bus, working out or just walking around.. these are the moments users usually use their audio gadgets. They simply want to be entertained.

For some, they use their audio gadgets while doing their homeworks and even while reviewing for an exam.

mp3 players and music phones have certain features that attracts users. First, it can store thousands of songs. Second, it can be used for more than 12 hours without recharging. And mp3 players and music phones are portable so you could use it anytime and anywhere.

WARNING:

Extensive use of mp3 players can cause hearing damage. Listening to sounds more than 85 decibel is harmful to our ears. 85 decibels is equivalent to a sound of a busy street. Mp3 players and music phones can produce sound more than 885 decibels and even more than 100. 100 decibels is equivalent to a sound of a motorcycle, chainsaw and pneumatic drill.

Experts claim that listening to volumes more than 100 decibels can damage our hearing even after 15 minutes.

So better think twice before hitting the music...