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The Truth About the World’s Quietest Room and the People Who Sat Inside
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The article debunks rumors surrounding the too-quiet Orfield Lab’s anechoic chamber and the so-called Orfield Challenge, clarifying what happens to people when they sit in a completely soundless room for an extended period of time.
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Katie Weaver shares her experience visiting an anechoic chamber, one of the quietest places on the planet, and the fascination it holds for many people.
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Silence
Summary
Katie Weaver shares her experience visiting an anechoic chamber, one of the quietest places on the planet, and the fascination it holds for many people.
ChapterThe Truth About the World’s Quietest Room and the People Who Sat Inside
EpisodeThe Sunday Read: ‘Could I Survive the “Quietest Place on Earth”?’
PodcastThe Daily
Members of the public expressed, via social media platforms, that the quietest place on earth's chamber was created in response to a competition.
01:35 - 05:24 (03:49)
Quietest Place on Earth
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Members of the public expressed, via social media platforms, that the quietest place on earth's chamber was created in response to a competition. The chamber, however, is not affiliated with any contest and is available for individuals to experience for $600 an hour.