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Clips of thin, whistling tones are going viral on social media, startling listeners who suddenly hear hidden words. The sound itself doesnt change; once listeners know the sentence, their brains impose meaning, transforming whistles into intelligible speech. Known as sine-wave speech (SWS), the phenomenon shows how perception, expectation, and auditory priming shape what we hear, not secret messages or conspiracies.
Archaeologists in Sweden unearthed a remarkably preserved Stone Age dog burial, approximately 5,000 years old, accompanied by a finely crafted bone dagger. Found in a wetland, the deliberate placement suggests the dog held significant value, possibly as a protector or hunting partner. This discovery offers insights into Stone Age human-animal bonds and potential ritualistic practices.
NASA has dismissed viral claims that Earth will briefly lose gravity in August 2026, calling the theory scientifically impossible. The agency says gravity is determined by Earths mass and cannot switch off, and that the upcoming solar eclipse will have no effect on it. Scientists say the rumour reflects basic misunderstandings of physics.