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Acoustics - sounds we hate
A look at why some sounds make us wince
A look at why some sounds make us wince. What sounds drive you to distraction? Trevor Cox looks at acoustics research, starting with the sounds we hate. Sounds can evoke negative associations, or have a physiological effect and scientists believe this may have led to the creation of music. The programme looks at the most hated sounds in the world.
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