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Why do nearby noises sometimes sound louder when you cup your ears?

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Why do nearby noises sometimes sound louder when you cup your ears?

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Yeomanroach commented May 27, 2019

Sound waves bounce off hard surfaces. By cupping your ears you’re creating extra angles of sound reaching the ear drum.

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