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The Human Body Definitely Sounds Different Than You Think
Forget what you know.
Have you ever wondered why TV shows and documentaries use electrical cracks and hisses as the sounds of the human brain? Similarly, why does blood make a “whooshing” sound as it courses through veins? These are two fairly common TV tropes, but why? The human body is actually remarkably silent in its day-to-day operation.
If you’ve ever been curious, then you should check out this fascinating article by Atlas Obscura that examines the history of the body’s representation in sound. It also looks at the techniques that composers use to create these bizarre sounds. You can read the full piece here.
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