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The Hum

What’s that infuriating hum, that droning, distant, low-pitched sound? No one can find its origin, but maybe’s and I-think’s abound. In my small rural area, not all can hear this thing that makes me crazy; and no city friends hear it at all. It even wakes me up. It’s worse when I’m inside. Earplugs don’t help. I can’t ignore this interloper that has wormed its way into my very core. For decades news reports of this annoying sound have been widespread. The mystery is seldom solved. The hum remains a cause for dread. Factual write (hasn't happened in my community, but has happened in numerous other areas, according to news reports) March 7, 2017 (posted) April 4, 2017

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Date: 3/19/2017 3:14:00 PM
And I thought it was my ears. Nice, interesting write. Congrats on your win.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 3/19/2017 8:44:00 PM
Thanks, Janis. Janice
Date: 3/19/2017 11:20:00 AM
very puzzling I expect when found it will be something quite simple lol congrats on placing hugs
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Date: 3/19/2017 12:41:00 PM
Thanks, Shadow. And thanks for sponsoring. Janice
Date: 3/19/2017 9:14:00 AM
It's probable all the people thinking they might have the answer hummmmmm! Congratulations Janice...
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 3/19/2017 12:42:00 PM
That might be it, Charlie! Thanks for the comment. Janice
Date: 3/13/2017 3:12:00 PM
gosh, nobody can explain it? So weird, Janice. Good topic you chose for this one. I wonder if it is related to UFO's!!
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 3/13/2017 6:26:00 PM
I don't know. From time to time, scientists will think they've figured it out, but their theories turn out to be faulty. Some individuals (not whole towns) who hear the hum have been diagnosed with tinnitus (sp?). Thanks for the comment, Andrea! Janice
Date: 3/7/2017 2:52:00 PM
That might drive one insane, till you get used to the insanity I suppose ;) excellent write 7 xomo
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 3/7/2017 2:56:00 PM
Thank you, Maureen. Janice

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