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Phantom Hearing Words

Phantom Word Illusion – What Do You Hear?

The phantom word illusion is one of several interesting psychological effects in this video that shows how the human brain’s attempt to decipher complex sounds can vary person to person. When we heard this video for the first time we used headphones and we definitely did notice the effect. To hear the effect at it’s best, it is

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Dolphins Amazing Hearing

How Dolphins Use Sound to “See” – And What It Teaches Us About Hearing

Dolphins don’t rely on sight the way we do. Instead, they use sound to understand the world around them – a process called echolocation. By sending out clicks and listening to how sound returns, they can detect objects, distance, movement, and even texture. In many ways, sound is how dolphins “see.” Here’s a simple way

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CF-18 Hornet Acrobatics at MB AirShow 2016

MB AirShow 2016 – How Loud Is It?

To find out just how loud an airshow can get, we traveled to Southport airport minutes away from Portage la Prairie to take in the now infamous Manitoba AirShow. Despite hours waiting to get in, were still looking forward to seeing the last 2 performances; the CF-18 Hornet solo and the world renown SnowBirds (431 Air Demonstration

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Types of custom moulded earplugs

Custom Moulded Earplugs – Protection Without Distortion

Noise induced hearing loss is almost always avoidable and despite that fact, noise induced hearing loss is growing in Canada. Hearing loss can be a direct result of an occupation, a recreational activity or simply exposure to random loud sounds. The earplugs shown below are custom moulded earplugs that fit perfectly into your uniquely shaped ear.

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