The quietest room on earth: You win $5 million if you can stay for 1hour
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The quietest room on earth: You win $5 million if you can stay for 1hour

Technology tamfitronics In an attempt to push the boundaries of sound technology, Microsoft constructed the world’s quietest room—a state-of-the-art anechoic chamber costing a staggering $10 million.This remarkable room holds theGuinness World Record for the lowest sound level, measuring an astonishing -20.35 decibels.The room’s unique design incorporates layers of sound-absorbing wedges made from fibreglass, creating an environment so silent that it nullifies any noise produced within it.Located at Microsoft’s headquarters in Redmond, Washington, the anechoic chamber is a technological marvel.The chamber is constructed using six layers of concrete and steel, forming a 12-inch-thick shell that isolates it from external noise and vibrations.Inside, the walls, floor, and ceiling are lined with wedge-shaped fibreglass panels that absorb sound waves, preventing them from reflecting into the room.This intricate design ensures that no sound escapes, and none enters, creating an...
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