DID YOU KNOW?
-
The average loudness of sound when listening to a personal audio device is 94 decibels
-
When walking near traffic areas in Singapore, the average loudness is 69.4 decibels
-
A long time ago, roosters were banned in Sybaris, Greece because they were too loud
-
When we shout, we register a decibel level of 90
-
Jet plants are perceived to be louder even though they emit roughly the same level of noise as a train
-
Singaporeans get more concerned about noise pollution when they are looking to purchase a house
-
Sounds are everything we hear but noise is disruptive and unwanted sounds
-
The cracking noise made by whips is because the tip of the whips move faster than the speed of sound
