Random Sound Facts

Men can read smaller print than women can; women can hear better.

Scientists Recreate Conversations Held Behind Soundproof Glass by Recording Vibrations on Chip Bag

Scientists have been able to recreate conversations that were held behind a soundproof glass wall by recording the vibrations seen on a potato chip bag.

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When a drone bee mates with a queen, its ejaculation is so powerful that it can even be heard by the human ear.

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American car horns beep in the tone of F.

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The Pistol Shrimp can snap its claws together to create a sound of 218 decibels, louder than as supersonic jet at full speed. It only lasts for 1 millisecond. The snapping action also creates a bubble that is greater than 5000 Kelvin, close to the surface temperature of the sun.

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There's a Japanese artist and designer who makes wedding rings embedded with the the sound waves for "I do".

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Sound doesn't travel in space.

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Cats and dogs can hear ultrasound.

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