The mysterious hum heard around the world may finally have an explanation

For decades, people worldwide have reported hearing a mysterious low-frequency hum whose source usually remains impossible to pinpoint. Researchers tested whether it could be due to exceptional hearing or sounds generated within the ear, but neither explanation fit most sufferers. Per ScienceDaily, the leading theory is that many cases of the hum are actually a form of tinnitus that feels completely external.

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