stackyFACTSYou actually don't need functioning eardrums to listen to your favorite intense podcast. Bone conduction transducers completely bypass the ear canal by physically vibrating against your dense cheekbones. The mechanical vibrations travel directly through your skull into the inner ear, allowing you to hear audio perfectly.
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