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Hooked on Sonics: Experimenting with Sound in 19th-Century Popular Science

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science

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history of science

acoustics

19th-century science

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The essay explores the 19th-century fascination with the science of sound and its impact on popular culture.

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moj0
4d ago
Ultimately leading to Duck Dynasty in the 21st century.
ID: 45924345Type: storyLast synced: 11/16/2025, 9:42:57 PM

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