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Mobile phones attract lightning strikes
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REFUTED
the evidence says no
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the weight of evidence
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Multiple fact-checkers and medical reference guides explicitly state that mobile phones and small electronic devices do not attract lightning, categorizing the belief as an urban legend.

Evidence against · 3
AFP Fact Check: Experts dismiss claim 'mobile phones attract lightning' during ...
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Fact-checker ruling: False
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FACTLY: No, the handphone signals do not attract lightning
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Fact-checker ruling: FALSE
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka: Is it safe to use mobile phones during lightning? Find Out the Facts…
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Fact-checker ruling: Misleading
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first checked04 Aug 2026
judged → REFUTED · 004 Aug 2026
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