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The word "decibel" was named after Alexander Graham Bell. Most people know him as the inventor of the telephone. He was also a scientist who did research on sound and speech.
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Blue whales are now singing a lower tune
The noise level of some restaurants is a top complaint of people who eat out
Musicians can be at risk for noise-induced hearing loss, whether they play the violin or an electric guitar
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