0: Number of decibels in the sound of a mosquito 10 feet away
85: Number of decibels that can cause hearing damage after extended periods
100: Decibels of loudest setting on average home stereo
141: Decibels at which people begin to feel nauseous
154: Number of decibels in a balloon popping
194.1: Number of decibels in one pound of TNT exploding 6 feet away
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