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From: jeff@mit-bug.UUCP (Jeff Rodriguez)
Newsgroups: net.med,net.sci
Subject: Fingernails and Chalkboards
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Date: Sat, 29-Mar-86 16:14:53 EST
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Posted: Sat Mar 29 16:14:53 1986
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     Why do most people get chills all over their bodies when
they hear the sound of fingernails scraping down a chalkboard?
Of course, the same reaction can be caused by other similar sounds,
as well.  It just doesn't make much sense.  Any ideas?