How Much Do You Know About Voices & Audio?

Like a fingerprint, each voice is unique. New babies recognize the sound of their mother's voice – thanks to overhearing her in the womb. Of our five senses, the ability to hear is the last to go at the end of life.

So, how much do you know about voice and audio? Why not take a moment to find out?

1.) What’s the most recognizable song ever?
- “Born to Run” by Bruce Springsteen
- "I Can't Get No Satisfaction” by the Rolling Stones
- “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson
- “Imagine” by John Lennon
- “Unchained Melody” by the Righteous Brothers

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2.) Who received the first patent for a telephone device?
- Innocenzo Manzetti
- Antonio Meucci
- Johann Philipp Reis
- Elisha Gray
- Alexander Graham Bell
- Thomas Edison

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3.) Which of these actors overcame a speech impediment?
- Julia Roberts
- Bruce Willis
- Anthony Hopkins

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4.)Which television and movie voiceover talent is nicknamed “The Voice”?
- Tim Allen
- Morgan Freeman
- Don LaFontaine
- Alec Baldwin
- Queen Latifah

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5.) And now, one for the scientists: Sound travels fastest through which of the following?
- Gas
- Liquid
- Solid

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At VoiceQuilt, we're hopelessly fascinated by voice messages and other forms of audio. Have an interesting tidbit or factoid to share? Email us here.