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4 years ago

These Calming Video Game Scenes Make Excellent Ambient Noise

Eric Ravenscraft

The video above shows a peaceful hillside, with the wind blowing the trees and the soothing sounds of birds chirping. Would you guess that scene is from Grand Theft Auto 5? Turns out video games have a ton of scenes perfect for ambient noise.

Health
4 years ago

How White, Pink And Brown Noise Help You Sleep And Focus

Kristin Wong

You might find it hard to focus when it’s too quiet. As this video from SciShow explains, that’s because when it’s quiet, a single sound is accentuated, diverting your attention. White noise can help with that, and there are other colours of noises, too, depending on the frequency.

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