stackyFACTSIf you are ever swimming near a military submarine, you might get cooked. Active sonar pings exceed 235 decibels, which is so loud it creates cavitation bubbles that literally boil the water. It will instantly rupture your eardrums and liquefy your organs. But hey, at least they found the enemy.
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