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Posts tagged loud noise

October 9, 2007

 

Man Plugging Ears

Tinnitus

You possibly already know that hearing loss affects millions of Americans every year, but did you know that hearing "gain" is also a widespread problem?

September 27, 2003

 

Bang!

Counted in this category of shocking sounds are the accidental popping of a balloon and the forceful smashing of an air-filled paper bag. But why are these things so loud?

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