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Posted: 5/21/2003 11:23:14 PM EDT
When I'm stretching and yawning, I lose almost all my hearing capabilty for a couple of seconds.

OK science guys, why does this happen? And, is it only me?
Link Posted: 5/21/2003 11:27:29 PM EDT
[#1]
Married???

its subconscience. Save the ears and just simply tell the wife "SHUT THE FUCK UP!"
Link Posted: 5/21/2003 11:38:22 PM EDT
[#2]
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And, is it only me?
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Nope.
Link Posted: 5/21/2003 11:42:19 PM EDT
[#3]
Change of pressure in the tube that connects the inside of your eardrum to your mouth cavity and your outer ear canal when you yawn.
Link Posted: 5/21/2003 11:50:08 PM EDT
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Change of pressure in the tube that connects the inside of your eardrum to your mouth cavity and your outer ear canal when you yawn.
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It is called the eustachian tube and it is conceivable that something about the movement closes it.
Link Posted: 5/21/2003 11:51:21 PM EDT
[#5]
Eustacheon tubes.
Link Posted: 5/21/2003 11:58:55 PM EDT
[#6]
Could this cause problems in a tactical situation? [;)]
Link Posted: 5/22/2003 12:17:49 AM EDT
[#7]
Happendds to me.  Because the jaw bone closes the ear canal.
Link Posted: 5/22/2003 12:26:10 AM EDT
[#8]
How come it doesn't happen when you open your mouth all the way then?
Link Posted: 5/22/2003 12:28:14 AM EDT
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How come it doesn't happen when you open your mouth all the way then?
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Ummmmmm.............pressure maybe??

I don't know.  
Link Posted: 5/22/2003 1:04:47 AM EDT
[#10]
OH man you had it! no hope[:(]
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