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The Skeptics Guide #988 - Jun 15 2024

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

CHAPTER

Guessing an Aircraft Sound in 'Who's That Noisy'

Listeners provide various guesses for a mysterious sound in the 'who's that noisy' segment, with suggestions ranging from an Orion spacecraft re-entering Earth's atmosphere to windshield wipers on a dry windshield. The correct answer is revealed to be the exhaust nozzle opening and closing on a jet engine used in F-16s or F-15s, showcasing the intricate engineering and precision involved in aircraft exhaust systems.

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