Ok, I did my senior undergrad thesis in 5G tech (studied computer science), and hopefully can at least shed some light on this. 5G, like all mobile technology, uses radio frequency electromagnetic energy to function (aka very smol radio waves), which carry data. Unlike 4g, which can travel longer distances and between towers, 5G waves are much smaller and faster, and use special antennas which are designed to receive multiple waves at a time, process, and produce waves back. This allows the tech to work "faster" than 4G. A lot of misconception and fears about 5G are rooted in the fact that unlike 4g towers which can be placed far away from homes and communities and at fewer intervals due the longer distances 4g waves are able to travel, 5G towers are more abundant and must be placed nearby communities (because waves can only travel a few hundred meters before dissipating). Here's why this isn't a problem, health wise: yes, electromagnetic waves CAN cause cancer, but the types of /1
waves used in mobile tech are extremely weak and cannot penetrate even the external layer of skin in animals/humans. There has never been conclusive evidence as to cancer development from mobile tech. 5G, as I previously stated, are even smaller and weaker waves compared to 4G, they are even less likely to cause health problems in living people. In fact, one of the big problems with 5G is that data waves are so easily disrupted (can't get through thick walls, even rain can distort them) that tech scientists are struggling to make 5G even possible to use in all areas of the country. Geography and infrastructure can drastically/2
Impact how well 5G functions. Also, while tech companies are marketing "full 5G" devices, this is actually untrue. At least until 2025, most 5G devices are only using about 10% 5G data, and 90% 4G. We are years away from having enough 5G antennas around the world to be able to handle all of the mobile traffic that goes around on the daily. Now, that being said, there are actually are legitimate concerns when it comes to 5G. One big one is that 5G waves HAVE been shown to interfere with metereology and weather devices. It is a concern that interference due to 5g traffic can cause problems, since meteorology data is used to help predict and project 1) local weather reports 2) natural disasters 3) agricultural decisions and even 4) air flight planning. As a result, there are a few lawsuits from W.H.O that ban certain frequencies from different areas, but more research needs to be done on these effects. None of these concerns are related to public health, though. One concern that has 3/
completely debunked at this point is 5G causing or increasing risk for COVID. That is a rumor that has it's roots from a European doctor living in Wuhan, who noticed that the city had 5G antennas, and made a baseless correlation and returned to Europe spreading that information. A few studies have been conducted and have shown zero correlation between COVID and 5G. So. In conclusion: that particular device, can it disrupt 5G radio waves? I don't know that brand or what it does, but absolutely it could, washing machines can as well. So can the rain. Lots of things can disrupt those waves. Is it useful? Almost certainly not. Unless your mother is a meteorologist conducting weather data collections.
Also, lastly, 5G is really only established in large cities. If your mother lives in a small town or country-side, or even a suburban area far enough outside the city, there is probably no 5G waves even making it out that far. She need not worry about it.
So apparently the OG snake oil was made from Chinese water snakes. If they're more adapted to an aquatic environment, they might have more body fat than the average snake, I guess? From what I've read, there is some evidence that water snake oil helps with joint pain. But it's definitely not a cure-all as the quacks claimed. And also they later made the oil from rattlesnakes that don't have a much of the Omega-3 fatty acids at all.
(Maybe not so) fun fact: did you know that these travelling "medicine" shows that sold snake oil (among other things) are pretty much the direct ancestor of modern MLM companies? Equal in quackery and exploitation!
I did not know that, interesting.
edit: the rattlesnake thing doesn't surprise me, as there is a week long culling once a year. It's fucked up and total animal abuse. They get as many as possible, throw them together, measure them, play with them, chop their heads off, skin them, sell those, then eat them. The one good thing is some get milked to make anti-venin... If you somehow manage to get bit by a rattlesnake in TX though, you're an idiot and deserved it. You didn't hear the loud ass rattle form easily 50 feet away?
Would love to see inside of this pipe with lights. If your super lucky it might have a raspberry pi in it, but it's probably just three LEDs and a battery
(Maybe not so) fun fact: did you know that these travelling "medicine" shows that sold snake oil (among other things) are pretty much the direct ancestor of modern MLM companies? Equal in quackery and exploitation!
edit: the rattlesnake thing doesn't surprise me, as there is a week long culling once a year. It's fucked up and total animal abuse. They get as many as possible, throw them together, measure them, play with them, chop their heads off, skin them, sell those, then eat them. The one good thing is some get milked to make anti-venin... If you somehow manage to get bit by a rattlesnake in TX though, you're an idiot and deserved it. You didn't hear the loud ass rattle form easily 50 feet away?