ELI5: taos hum
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What is the Taos Hum?
The Taos Hum is a mysterious low buzzing sound that some people in Taos, New Mexico can hear, kind of like a refrigerator humming but much lower and deeper [1]. Only a small number of residents seem to be able to hear it, which makes it really strange [1].
Why does it happen?
Nobody knows for sure where the Taos Hum comes from, and that's what makes it so mysterious [5]. Scientists and investigators have looked into it since at least the 1990s, but they still can't figure out what's causing it [1].
What does it sound like?
The hum is a very low buzz that ranges from 30 to 80 Hz, which is deeper than most sounds you hear every day [1]. People say it gets worse at night and seems louder when it's very cold or very hot outside [2].
Why can't everyone hear it?
Not all people in Taos can hear the hum, which is one of the biggest puzzles about it [1]. Some people might have ears that are sensitive to very low frequencies, or maybe only certain people's brains notice the sound [1].
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Jun 29, 2023 ... The low buzz ranging from 30 to 80 Hz that had been reportedly heard by a small percentage of Taos residents dating back to at least the 1990s.
Dec 16, 2022 ... The hum here is sometimes very loud and seems to be worst when it's very cold and when it's very hot. It's always worse at night. It sounds like ...
Taos Hum - Make it Stop! hot sauce is made from peppers that are grown without the use of any chemicals in the warm soils on the west face of the Sangre de ...
They are sometimes named according to the locality where the problem has been particularly publicized, such as the "Taos Hum" in New Mexico and the "Windsor Hum ...
Feb 19, 2014 ... It's a small, laid-back artsy community that is also home to an unusual mystery: a resident hum of unknown origin, the so-called "Taos Hum."
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