Did You Know?
The decibel (dB) is the unit used to measure how loud sound is. Loud noises over 85dB can permanently damage the inner ear which results in life-changing hearing loss.
Here are some common sounds and their decibel levels:
| 50 dB | Refrigerator |  |
| 60-85dB | Vacuum Cleaner | |
| 110 dB | Baby Crying | |
| 130 dB | Jackhammer (power drill) |
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| 150 dB | Firecracker | |
| 157 dB | Balloon Pop | |
| 166 dB | Handgun |
