why is it that you can’t hear the tick of your clock until it’s like 3am and you can’t sleep at all

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why is it that you can’t hear the tick of your clock until it’s like 3am and you can’t sleep at all

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Answer 1

I think you might be underestimating all the things that run inside your home and even outside during the day that contribute to “noise pollution.” At night, everyone is asleep, so the atmosphere is quieter, thus not masking the noise of your clock ticking anymore.