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In Space, No One Can Hear You Scream Because There's No Sound
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In Space, No One Can Hear You Scream Because There's No Sound

Sound waves require a medium, like air or water, to travel. The vacuum of space lacks such a medium, meaning sound cannot propagate, making it utterly silent, regardless of how loud the explosion or scream, a truly eerie silence.

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March 27, 2026
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