Ear plugs can be wonderful at blocking outside noise, but they come with a downside: they typically amplify internal bodily sounds, like our heartbeat, breathing, and chewing. This effect, called Keep reading
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Getting Water Out of Your Ear
Swimming often results in water getting stuck in our ear canals. The narrow space, combined with the waxy surface, is excellent at trapping small amounts of water. If left in Keep reading
When Sound Makes You Vertiginous
For some people, a musical tone is enough to induce vertigo and feelings of being drunk. These individuals often have a small hole or defect in the bone that surrounds Keep reading