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Old 01-13-2005, 04:17 PM
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Default Re: Sound and Cold Weather

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Originally Posted by Beverly
Was just out on my balcony having my first cigarette of the day (ya, bad me ). Temp is -34. Ambient street sounds sounded very loud and crisp. I know there is a reason sound travels differently in the cold, I can't remember why, though. Can anyone explain?
I am not sure about the physics of sound. I do know, however, that when I stopped smoking 30 years ago, there were no restrictions on where you could smoke. Therefore I am happy I stopped, so I don't have to go out in -34 degree weather to indulge in that silliness.
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