Top 7 dumb times to use a smartphone

6. While walking, skipping, or jogging

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When you're in motion, leave the phone alone.

The world isn’t flat and neither is the sidewalk. There are bumps, cracks, manholes and tree branches that guard the path just waiting to trip up distracted walkers. When you’re in motion, leave the phone alone.

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