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  2. Exploding head syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Individuals with exploding head syndrome hear or experience loud imagined noises as they are falling asleep or are waking up, have a strong, often frightened emotional reaction to the sound, and do not report significant pain; around 10% of people also experience visual disturbances like perceiving visual static, lightning, or flashes of light.

  3. List of onomatopoeias - Wikipedia

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    This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 14 January 2025. This is a list of onomatopoeias, i.e. words that imitate, resemble, or suggest the source of the sound that they describe. For more information, see the linked articles. Human vocal sounds Achoo, Atishoo, the sound of a sneeze Ahem, a sound made to clear the throat or to draw attention ...

  4. Don Martin (cartoonist) - Wikipedia

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    Now, that’s not a crowbar landing on the head! The sound would have a clang to it, “pwang” or “spwang.” “Spwang” would mean the skull is soft, because it has a wet sound to it. The sound wouldn’t be “groink.” “Groink” is when you put two fingers in someone’s nose and pull it about six inches from the front of the face.

  5. Sleep paralysis - Wikipedia

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    Imagined sounds such as humming, hissing, static, zapping and buzzing noises are reported during sleep paralysis. [5] Other sounds such as voices, whispers and roars are also experienced. It has also been known that one may feel pressure on their chest and intense pain in their head during an episode. [6]

  6. Catathrenia - Wikipedia

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    In addition, sounds can also be long and soft as well as short and loud. [7] Onset time of the noise during the night: The ISCD-2 established latency of noises after falling asleep ranging from 2 to 6 h. [11] However, in some published cases the onset time of the noises is reported as being shorter (3 min [16]). Association with respiratory ...

  7. NASA offers explanation for bizarre 'trumpet noise' phenomena

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    Since this still lacks scientific confirmation, rampant speculation continues about potential extra-terrestrial theories for these "trumpet noises." But don't count NASA as a UFO-doubter just yet.

  8. 8 white noise machines for better sleep - AOL

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    Sleep science shows that if sounds are loud, but not loud enough to wake you up, they may affect your deep sleep during the night.” All the options on our list can control the volume or play ...

  9. Comic sound - Wikipedia

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    The classic comedy duo of Laurel and Hardy were pioneers in the use of comic sound as they transitioned from silent film to "talkies". [1] Key examples of its use in society and media works are: Flatulence - Various toys have been produced to replicate this sound, i.e., whoopie cushions. Ape or monkey-like noises.