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Why Do You ‘Hear The Ocean’ In a Seashell?

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  • May 12, 2013

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Photo source: ©© Wildxplorer

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It’s a lovely experience to walk on the beach, and it can be made even lovelier by finding a large empty seashell and putting it to your ear, and hearing the sounds of the ocean…

Read Full Article, ABC News Science

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