Seven years ago, a TV show examined whether signals from cell phones actually interfered with critical equipment on airplanes. They found that there was no truth to the belief that a cell phone signal could cause an airplane to crash. You may have heard of that show. It’s called Mythbusters.

Fast forward to this week when an FAA advisory panel finally saw this episode of Mythbusters and recommended that restrictions on the use of personal electronic devices should be reduced. It’s not a total victory but it’s a start.

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