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From: koko@uthub.UUCP (M. Kokodyniak)
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Subject: Re: Fingernails and Chalkboards
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Date: Wed, 9-Apr-86 12:38:21 EST
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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?

	I don't know about the chills, but whenever I hear that sound
I get a strong urge to grit my teeth.  This seems to make even less sense.


			Mike Kokodyniak