Surprising Facts About Music and Sound

The human ear can detect sounds as quiet as 0 decibels, which is the sound of a mosquito flying 10 feet away.

The song 'Jingle Bells' was originally written for Thanksgiving, not Christmas.

Plants can grow faster when they 'listen' to music, particularly classical music.

The world's oldest known musical instrument is a flute made from bird bone and mammoth ivory, dating back around 40,000 years.

Listening to music can improve physical performance, as it often increases endurance and boosts mood.

The mosquito 'buzz' is technically a love song, as males and females synchronize their wing beats in a harmonic duet.

Your heartbeat synchronizes to the rhythm of the music you listen to.

In space, no one can hear sound, but astronauts have reported hearing mysterious music-like sounds on the far side of the moon.

The brain releases dopamine, a 'feel-good' chemical, when you listen to your favorite songs.