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Repeating Words

Repeating Words demonstrates a sound illusion. Through earphones, listen to a word or series of words repeated over and over with no pause in between them. Notice what word or words you hear, then find out what you have been listening to by looking under the sign "Repeating Words." You will find that you can hear sounds that are not there. These illusory words are heard quite clearly and it is hard to believe that you have not actually heard them. Repeating sounds quickly loose their context. As you look for meaning in a situation, you come up with different interpretations of what is being said.

exhibit specs
20"w X 40"h X 20"d
1.0 amps @ 120 volts
150 lbs.
 
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