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All That Noise Is Making Our Lives Shorter

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Is All This Noise is Making Our Lives Shorter?

After all, noise doesn't really affect our long-term health and wellbeing. Or does it? Learn about the true impact your noisy neighbors and other loud sounds have on your life in this fascinating video.

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The High Price of Noise: Why We Need More Silence

Mathias Basner, an expert in his field, talks about the incredible amount of noise we encounter in our modern lifestyles and how silence has become something rarer and rarer. This has a cost, and that cost is our health. What is this cost and how can we deal with this problem?

Science and Technology

How Highway Noise Barriers Can Actually Amplify Sound

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Highway Noise Barriers - How Effective Are They?

There are over 3,000 miles of noise barriers lining highways around the US. These constructions are meant to reduce traffic sound for nearby residents and businesses, but recent studies show they might be doing just the opposite...

Trouble Falling Asleep? Try White Noise

If you experience trouble sleeping and would prefer a solution other than pills, sleeping with white noise in the background might be the way to go. What is white noise? White noise is the common name for a consistent sound like that of air conditioner, for example.

Joke: Getting the Son Into the Business

I can’t stand the noise.” “I see,” replied the father-in-law. “Well, then you’ll work in the office and take charge of some of the operations.” “I hate office work,” said the son-in-law. “I can’t stand being stuck behind a desk.” “Wait a minute,” said the father-in-law.

Science and Technology

The Scientific Reason Why Some Can’t Sleep Without a Fan

The reason why some of us swear by this trick for a better night’s rest is surprisingly simple - the fan acts as a white noise machine that lulls us to sleep while canceling out the background noise of traffic, the neighbors’ dogs barking, or whatever stirs your slumber.

10 Simple Steps to Help Prevent Hearing Loss

HEARING LOSS: How to Keep Your Hearing Strong for Longer

It’s also important to remember that the louder the noise, the less time you should listen to it without protection. We measure sounds in decibels (db). The higher the decibel number is, the louder the noise.

Sleeping with a Snorer? These Tips Can Make Things Better

5 Things You Can Do When You Sleep with Someone Who Snores

Listen to White Noise A white noise app can help muffle sounds of snoring and allow you to drift off to sleep peacefully.

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Don't Piss Off the Scarecrow

This bad-boy scarecrow gets sick of crows making noise and crowing all day long. Since his presence doesn't seem to scare them, the gangster scarecrow has had enough and isn't going to take it any more! Don't Piss Off the Scarecrow - Hilarious!

Nature

You’ve Probably Greatly Misunderstood Those Noisy Cicadas

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Cicadas: Things You Need to Know About These Noisy Bugs

The persistent noise they make can easily drive you crazy at night. But have you wondered just why these insects make that noise? In this video, an entomologist explains everything there is to know about the noise of cicadas. It will help you understand these tiny creatures a little better.

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Cats vs. Printers - The Great Rivalry!

It may be the odd noises, or the audacity they have of pushing pages out without getting the cat's consent prior to the fact, but whatever it is, cats don't like them, and will fight them whenever they can. Of course, they also just LOVE playing with them!

What to Make of the Strange Noises in the Graveyard?

Hilarious: Now I Understand What's Going On!

A couple of days later, the town drunk was walking through the cemetery and heard some strange noise coming from the area where Beethoven was buried. Terrified, the drunk ran and got the priest to come and listen to it.

Design & Photography

What Is a 'Frog Perspective'?

He sat on the trees, and hid in the bushes – all in vain, animals, barely hearing suspicious noises, used to forget about the water and run away. As a result, Greg found a way out – he spent three months in the water up to his neck, armed with a camera.

Is Your Dog Afraid of the Vacuum? These Tips Can Help

Is Your Dog Afraid of the Vacuum? These Tips Might Help

Noise aversion, a dislike for unanticipated loud noises, is common among dogs, which also explains why so many of them hate fireworks and thunderstorms. Vacuums can seem even scarier to some dogs than fireworks or other loud noises because it's so closeby.

Odd Car Smells & Sounds? Here Are 9 You Shouldn’t Ignore

9 Smells and Sounds Your Car Makes Before a Breakdown

Or hear a strange noise that makes you uneasy? Your car is often trying to communicate with you, and not just through dashboard lights. Strange smells or unusual sounds can be early warning signs of bigger issues under the hood.

If Your Body Is Making These Sounds, There May Be an Issue

Growling and gurgling sounds from the stomach "My stomach is growling, it must be time to eat" - this will be the first thought jumping into our head when our stomach starts making weird noises.

A Blonde, Brunette & Redhead Escape From Jail

This Joke Starts With Three Women Escaping From Jail

The officer kicks the red-head's sack and she makes whimpering noises. 'Hmm just puppies in that sack' The officer kicks the brunette's sack and she makes mewing noises. 'Hmm just kittens in that sack' He says. He finally kicks the blonde's sack and he hears... 'POTATOES POTATOES!'

5 Subtle Signs of Hearing Loss You Should Be Aware Of

If you have trouble hearing when you're somewhere with lots of background noise, such as a bar or restaurant, don't blame it on the poor acoustics or loud chatter. Robert L.

This Joke Starts With Two Guys Coming Across a Big Hole

They pick up a few pebbles and throw them in and wait... no noise. "Jeeez. That is REALLY deep... here.. throw one of these great big rocks down there. Those should make a noise." They pick up a couple of football-sized rocks and toss them into the hole and wait... and wait. Nothing.

Joke: The Case of the Talking Leg

Joke: The Weird Leg Noises joke A man went to the doctor. He said, "Doc, you gotta check my leg. Something's wrong. Just put your ear up to my thigh, you'll hear it!"

8 Ways to Stop Your Shoes From Squeaking

Got Noisy Shoes? This Guide Will Stop the Squeaking

To stop this from happening, rub a bit of saddle soap or another leather conditioner to moisturize the area and reduce the noise. 4. Rub with a dryer sheet A dryer sheet can be the solution to all your squeaking issues.

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From Parakeets to Parrots, These Birds Like to Be Heard!

From parakeets whistling theme songs, to parrots making weird noises, to loud birds saying their name in front of the mirror, take a look at this super vocal birds video compilation. These Birds Like to Be Heard!

Important Things to Know About Stress-Related Sleep Issues

Having Trouble Sleeping? This Might Be The Reason Why

Listening to White Noise can help disrupt the surrounding noises and your racing thoughts to help you fall asleep.