Five fun facts about hearing
Did you know ?
Posted Monday April 25, 2022
- Male mosquitos hear with thousands of tiny hairs growing on their antennae.
- Fish don’t have ears; they hear pressure changes through ridges on their body.
- The ear continues to hear sound even when you’re asleep.
- Ears not only help you hear, they also aid in balance.
- Being in front of speakers at a rock concert can expose you to 120 decibels, which will begin to damage your hearing in only 7½ minutes
Source: American Academy of Audiology
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