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  2. Long-range acoustic device - Wikipedia

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    A long-range acoustic device (LRAD), acoustic hailing device (AHD) or sound cannon is a specialized loudspeaker that produces sound at high power for communicating at a distance. It has been used as a method of crowd control , which has caused permanent hearing damage , having an extremely high decibel capacity (up to 160 dB measured at one ...

  3. Sonic weapon - Wikipedia

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    The device works by emitting an ultra-high frequency blast (around 19–20 kHz) that teenagers or people under approximately 20 are susceptible to and find uncomfortable. Age-related hearing loss apparently prevents the ultra-high pitch sound from causing a nuisance to those in their late twenties and above, though this is wholly dependent on a ...

  4. Siren (alarm) - Wikipedia

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    In Germany and some other European countries, the pneumatic two-tone (hi-lo) siren consists of two sets of air horns, one high pitched and the other low pitched. An air compressor blows the air into one set of horns, and then it automatically switches to the other set. As this back and forth switching occurs, the sound changes tones.

  5. The best tech for adults over 65 we spotted at CES this year

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    This easy-to-use device was designed to help users stay connected with family, friends, and caregivers, featuring large icons, easy navigation, and support from 24/7 expert customer care.

  6. The Mosquito - Wikipedia

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    The Mosquito or Mosquito alarm is a machine used to deter loitering by emitting sound at high frequency. In some versions, it is intentionally tuned to be heard primarily by younger people. Nicknamed "Mosquito" for the buzzing sound it plays, the device is marketed as a safety and security tool for preventing youths from congregating in ...

  7. Experts Reveal the 6 Surprising Indicators of Longevity You ...

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    When the beloved relative died recently, one of the friends at her celebration of life was a 100-year-old woman who was so energetic, Bradford was stunned. At 52, she suddenly saw herself at 100 ...

  8. 5 habits to borrow from people who've lived to 100 - AOL

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    Blue Zones' Dan Buettner says people who live the longest share these five things in common: plant-based diet, exercise, sleep, sense of purpose and community. 5 habits to borrow from people who ...

  9. Health effects from noise - Wikipedia

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    More than 1.8 million people claim noisy neighbours have made their life a misery and they cannot enjoy their own homes. The impact of noise on health is potentially a significant problem across the UK given that more than 17.5 million Britons (38%) have been disturbed by the inhabitants of neighbouring properties in the last two years.