The Why Files: Operation Podcast
530: DEEP DIVE: The Fear Frequency: Havana Syndrome & Sonic Attacks
Feb 14, 2024
This podcast explores the mysterious Havana Syndrome illness and its connection to infrasonic sound waves. From haunted labs to acoustic specters and sonic warfare, we uncover the effects of creepy frequencies. Be prepared to venture into the realm of audible perception and discover how sounds we can't hear impact our minds and bodies. Demystifying Havana Syndrome is just one intriguing topic in this journey of the potent influence of creepy frequencies.
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- Infrasound frequencies around 18 to 19 hertz, known as the fear frequency, can induce feelings of fear and anxiety in humans, and are used by animals like tigers, alligators, and giraffes to intimidate and scare their prey.
- Infrasound frequencies around seven hertz can affect the central nervous system and cause panic, vomiting, and organ rupture, while high-intensity ultrasound can cause tissue damage, highlighting the potential dangers of sound waves.
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The Ghostly Phenomenon in Vic Tandy's Lab
In the early 1980s, scientist Vic Tandy experienced strange events in his lab, including sightings of a ghostly figure. Through investigation, Tandy discovered that the cause of these experiences was a fan installed in the lab, which produced infrasound at a frequency of 19 hertz, causing vibrations in his eye and inducing feelings of fear and anxiety in employees.
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