Originally posted on July 6, 2006 @ 8:21 am
It’s true. Listening to an iPod can damage your hearing – especially when it’s struck by lightning.
Colorado 17-year-old Jason Bunch was mowing the lawn and listening to his iPod when the gadget was struck by a bolt of lightning. It appears that the current traveled up the earbud wires, fried his face and ears and lit his shirt on fire.
Although he’s still alive, his hearing was damaged and he’s probably going to “Think Different” for awhile.
What’s interesting is the story mentions that Jason was listening to Metallica. Why is that interesting to me?
Well one, I’m a huge Metallica fan and two, back in August, 1984, Metallica released an album titled “Ride The Lightning”. I wonder if that’s what he was listening to on his iPod?!
Source: Denver Post