DID YOU KNOW? The loudest sound ever recorded was the 310-decibel Krakatoa eruption in 1883
What happens when the pathways of sight, sound or taste intermingle and are experienced simultaneously? Known as synesthesia, this phenomenon occurs when senses overlap and is often described as crossed-wire connections within the brain. There are several different forms of synesthesia, such as seeing the colour of sounds or tasting the flavour of words. It’s believed that this fascinating phenomenon may form during the brain’s early development when there are more neuron cell connections within the brain. Its occurrence may also be genetic, with many people with synesthesia sharing the strange sensations with family members. The phenomenon may also occur later on in life after experiencing damage to the brain or following the use of certain recreational drugs called psychedelics.