The anechoic chamber at Orfield Laboratories in Minneapolis is the quietest place in the world, with a background noise reading of –9.4 decibels. This is so quiet that you can hear each grind, crunch, and squeak your skeleton makes. Very few people have been able to bear it for more than 45 minutes without experiencing discomfort, claustrophobia, nausea, and panic. This is … [Read more...] about The Quietest Place in the World: Inside an Anechoic Chamber
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Earth’s Quietest Place: A Chamber of Deafening Silence
In the pursuit of peace and tranquility, one must exercise caution, as even the noblest of intentions can lead to unexpected consequences. Nestled within the confines of Orfield Laboratories in Minnesota, lies the quietest place on Earth—an anechoic chamber so serene that its record for human endurance stands at a mere 45 minutes. Step inside, and you will find yourself … [Read more...] about Earth’s Quietest Place: A Chamber of Deafening Silence