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Have you ever been frustrated with your cell phone because of dropped calls, or no service in that elevator as promised to you by that annoying salesman? Have you ever just wanted to throw your cell phone as far as possible? Well many people got the chance at the GoldenPalace.com phone throwing Championships.

The event was held at the Old Hamptonians Rugby Club and helped raise funds for 8th day UK, a London bases social club. For a fee of 5 pounds, entrants were given 3 phones to simply throw as far as they could.

Chris Hughff set a UK record by hurling a cell phone an impressive 95.08 meters. The world record for a phone throw was 94.97 meters set by Mikko Lampi from Vilppula, Finland during the 2005 Mobile Phone Throwing World Championships.

GoldenPalace.com CEO Richard Rowe said: “We are thrilled to be part of this event knowing the funds raised are going towards a great cause, and I myself on many occasions have been tempted to throw my own phone …”

More information: http://www.GoldenPalace.com

Source: Golden Palace press release

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