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From Lawn Mowers To Rock Concerts, Our 'Deafening World' Is Hurting Our Ears

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From Lawn Mowers To Rock Concerts, Our 'Deafening World' Is Hurting Our Ears

Volume Control author David Owen says our ears largely evolved in a far quieter time than the one we currently live in. He warns that the ambient noises that surround us pose a threat to our hearing.

From Lawn Mowers To Rock Concerts, Our 'Deafening World' Is Hurting Our Ears

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From Lawn Mowers To Rock Concerts, Our 'Deafening World' Is Hurting Our Ears

From Lawn Mowers To Rock Concerts, Our 'Deafening World' Is Hurting Our Ears

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