Here's Why Loud Breathers Annoy Youand Other Fascinating Facts About Sounds
Maybe it's ice clinking in a mug. Maybe it's obscenely crunchy chewing. Maybe it's a dreaded case of loud breathing. Whatever the tick, it's undeniable: sounds can be maddening. But how is it that something so intangible can wield so much power over the human psyche? After all, it's not like you can see the megahertz and decibels.
Well, a look at the science reveals that, out of all the senses, sound might very well be the most complex.
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