THE HUMAN SCREAM

In this episode of "Stuff You Should Know," Josh and Chuck delve into the science and psychology of screaming. They explore the decibel range and frequencies of screams, comparing them to normal speech and other animal screams. They discuss how humans are biologically attuned to screams, triggering a fight-or-flight response even before conscious awareness. The hosts examine the "roughness domain" of screams, a unique frequency range that sets them apart from other sounds, and discuss a study that confirms the amygdala's specific activation by screams. They also touch on the different types of screams associated with various emotions, the use of screaming for pain control, and the history of "Scream Queens" in horror movies, ending with a listener mail.