<p>An ancient Aztec Death Whistle has been found to make the "most terrifying sound in the world". Civilisations that thrived in Mexico, such as the Mayans, were known to have dangerous objects. This whistle is being touted as the scariest of them all. It was discovered in 1999 when archaeologists dug up a site and found a sacrificial victim buried with it.</p>

<p>The Aztec Death Whistle is believed to be over 500 years old. It looks like a normal object but produces a horrifying shriek when blown into. Scientists believe that the whistle is able to make such a sound because of its inner construction which creates a sound at a similar frequency as one produced by a human screaming.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Its inside looks almost like the human larynx. This lets it produce a sound around the frequency of 1 kHz. Studies suggest that this is the same frequency as screams that are let out by humans when in a state of fear.</p>

<p>Its terrifying sound was reportedly used to scare off animals and other human beings in ancient Aztec times. It seems odd to think that a mere whistle could scare off someone. But its sound has been termed terrifying and everyone who hears it agrees.</p>

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<h2>Social media users react to eerie sound</h2>

<p>Some people on social media even wonder whether the sound they are listening to is actually coming from the whistle or an animal. However, others admit to being scared on listening to the whistle's sound.</p>

<p>A user on social media wrote,&nbsp;"That scientist must've gotten the biggest jump scare ever" when they heard the whistle for the first time. Another user wrote, "Just imagine hearing this at night in a deserted place."</p>

<p>Aztecs was the greatest empire to rule over Mexico and reigned for over 300 years. It was the last great Mesoamerican empire, which crumbled when the Spanish invaded in the 1400s.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They were known for their acts of barbarity. Mass human sacrifice also seemed to be commonplace during their time, and the Aztecs are estimated to have sacrificed 20,000 people a year.<br />
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An ancient Aztec Death Whistle has been found to make the "most terrifying sound in the world". Civilisations that thrived in Mexico, such as the Mayans, were known to have dangerous objects.

An ancient Aztec Death Whistle has been found to make the "most terrifying sound in the world". Civilisations that thrived in Mexico, such as the Mayans, were known to have dangerous objects. This whistle is being touted as the scariest of them all. It was discovered in 1999 when archaeologists dug up a site and found a sacrificial victim buried with it. The Aztec Death Whistle is believed to be over 500 years old. It looks like a normal object but produces a horrifying shriek when blown into. Scientists believe that the whistle is able to make such a sound because of its inner construction which creates a sound at a similar frequency as one produced by a human screaming. Its inside looks almost like the human larynx. This lets it produce a sound around the frequency of 1 kHz. Studies suggest that this is the same frequency as screams that are let out by humans when in a state of fear. Its terrifying sound was reportedly used to scare off animals and other human beings in ancient Aztec times. It seems odd to think that a mere whistle could scare off someone. But its sound has been termed terrifying and everyone who hears it agrees. Also Read: Archaeologists find first 'Jesus is God' inscription in Israeli prison Social media users react to eerie sound Some people on social media even wonder whether the sound they are listening to is actually coming from the whistle or an animal. However, others admit to being scared on listening to the whistle's sound. A user on social media wrote, "That scientist must've gotten the biggest jump scare ever" when they heard the whistle for the first time. Another user wrote, "Just imagine hearing this at night in a deserted place." Aztecs was the greatest empire to rule over Mexico and reigned for over 300 years. It was the last great Mesoamerican empire, which crumbled when the Spanish invaded in the 1400s. They were known for their acts of barbarity. Mass human sacrifice also seemed to be commonplace during their time, and the Aztecs are estimated to have sacrificed 20,000 people a year.

500-year-old Death Whistle has the 'most terrifying sound in the world'

<p>A Chinese military doctor who exposed the full extent of the SARS epidemic when it ripped through Beijing in 2003 has died at the age of 91, according to his friends and local media reports.</p>

<p>Jiang Yanyong accused the government of deliberately underreporting the spread of the respiratory disease in an open letter sent to state media in 2003. The disease killed nearly 800 people worldwide.</p>

<p>News of his death was not reported in Chinese state media, as is the norm with politically sensitive public figures.</p>

<p>Hu Jia, a human rights activist who said he was a longtime friend of Jiang's, told Reuters he died in a Beijing military hospital.</p>

<p>Two other family friends of Jiang, Bao Pu and Bao Jian, posted on Twitter about his passing earlier this week. Neither immediately replied to a request for comment from Reuters.</p>

<p>"Dr. Jiang Yanyong, who exposed the concealment of the SARS epidemic and was known for daring to tell the truth, passed away," Bao Pu wrote on Twitter.</p>

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<p>Some media including the South China Morning Post said he died on Saturday of pneumonia, citing sources. Reuters could not immediately confirm this.</p>

<p>Jiang's death came during the annual sessions of China's parliament, a politically sensitive time when security measures are ramped up in the capital.</p>

<p>Born into a wealthy banking family and a longtime member of China's ruling Communist Party, Jiang served as a chief surgeon at a major military hospital in Beijing.</p>

<p>After his letter accusing authorities of covering up SARS in 2003, the Chinese government subsequently dismissed several officials including the health minister, and said it would be more transparent about responding to the crisis.</p>

<p>Jiang - who in a 2004 open letter also criticised the Communist Party leadership over the 1989 bloody crackdown of pro-democracy demonstrations, a taboo subject in China - said in 2009 that he had subsequently spent months under house arrest and was banned from travelling overseas.</p>

<p>SARS infected 8,908 people worldwide after emerging in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong, eventually killing 774, according to World Health Organisation data.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | China and its growing alliances: Is China uniting all of US' foes?</strong></p>

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<p>The vast majority of cases and deaths were found in China.</p>

<p>Some countries, including the United States, have also criticised China for not sharing enough data about the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, which erupted in the central Chinese city of Wuhan in late 2019, and the spread of the disease in China.</p>

<p>Beijing has said it has been transparent and said such criticisms are politically motivated.&nbsp;</p>

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A Chinese military doctor who exposed the full extent of the SARS epidemic when it ripped through Beijing in 2003 has died at the age of 91, according to his friends and local media reports.

A Chinese military doctor who exposed the full extent of the SARS epidemic when it ripped through Beijing in 2003 has died at the age of 91, according to his friends and local media reports. Jiang Yanyong accused the government of deliberately underreporting the spread of the respiratory disease in an open letter sent to state media in 2003. The disease killed nearly 800 people worldwide. News of his death was not reported in Chinese state media, as is the norm with politically sensitive public figures. Hu Jia, a human rights activist who said he was a longtime friend of Jiang's, told Reuters he died in a Beijing military hospital. Two other family friends of Jiang, Bao Pu and Bao Jian, posted on Twitter about his passing earlier this week. Neither immediately replied to a request for comment from Reuters. "Dr. Jiang Yanyong, who exposed the concealment of the SARS epidemic and was known for daring to tell the truth, passed away," Bao Pu wrote on Twitter. ALSO READ | China to raise retirement age to tackle ageing population Some media including the South China Morning Post said he died on Saturday of pneumonia, citing sources. Reuters could not immediately confirm this. Jiang's death came during the annual sessions of China's parliament, a politically sensitive time when security measures are ramped up in the capital. Born into a wealthy banking family and a longtime member of China's ruling Communist Party, Jiang served as a chief surgeon at a major military hospital in Beijing. After his letter accusing authorities of covering up SARS in 2003, the Chinese government subsequently dismissed several officials including the health minister, and said it would be more transparent about responding to the crisis. Jiang - who in a 2004 open letter also criticised the Communist Party leadership over the 1989 bloody crackdown of pro-democracy demonstrations, a taboo subject in China - said in 2009 that he had subsequently spent months under house arrest and was banned from travelling overseas. SARS infected 8,908 people worldwide after emerging in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong, eventually killing 774, according to World Health Organisation data. WATCH | China and its growing alliances: Is China uniting all of US' foes? The vast majority of cases and deaths were found in China. Some countries, including the United States, have also criticised China for not sharing enough data about the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, which erupted in the central Chinese city of Wuhan in late 2019, and the spread of the disease in China. Beijing has said it has been transparent and said such criticisms are politically motivated. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Chinese doctor who blew the whistle on SARS dies at 91

<p>Elon Musk's recent tweet is being perceived as an attempt at joke the billionaire appears to crack at whistleblowers. He has posted picture of a Tesla whistle and in an attempt to promote the Tesla-branded merchandise, has asked his Twitter followers to 'Blow the whistle on Tesla'.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Blow the whistle on Tesla!<a href="https://t.co/c86hLA0iQK">https://t.co/c86hLA0iQK</a></p>
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1465838829370228737?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 1, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>When the link is clicked, the resultant webpage does not show any link to buy the USD 50&nbsp;whistle.</p>

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<p>In his next tweet, Musk says "Don't waste your money on that silly Apple Cloth, buy our whistle instead!"</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Don’t waste your money on that silly Apple Cloth, buy our whistle instead!</p>
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1465842137392680963?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 1, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>This is a reference to Apple's microfiber polishing cloth that costs USD 19. The cloth has already gone on sale in some markets.</p>

<p>Elon Musk is known for his witty tweets which are at time sarcastic and poke fun at something. But how this new tweet should be interpreted is something that is being thought especially considering whistleblowers who have drawn attention to alleged toxic work culture and racist abuse and even sexual harassment at Tesla.</p>

<p>Tesla has even faced lawsuits over these issues.</p>

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<p>A female worker sued Tesla last month over sexual harassment she said she faced in company's California factory.</p>

<p>In the month of October this year. Tesla was ordered to pay USD 137 million to Owen Diaz an African-American employee who faced racist behaviour.</p>

<p>The whistle Musk tweeted about is being called Cyberwhistle and it has been modelled on Cybertruck, pick-up truck manufactured by Tesla.</p>


Elon Musk's recent tweet is being perceived as an attempt at joke the billionaire appears to crack at whistleblowers. He has posted picture of a Tesla whistle and in an attempt to promote the Tesla-branded merchandise, has asked his Twitter followers to 'Blow the whistle on Tesla'.

Elon Musk's recent tweet is being perceived as an attempt at joke the billionaire appears to crack at whistleblowers. He has posted picture of a Tesla whistle and in an attempt to promote the Tesla-branded merchandise, has asked his Twitter followers to 'Blow the whistle on Tesla'. Blow the whistle on Tesla!https://t.co/c86hLA0iQK — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 1, 2021 × When the link is clicked, the resultant webpage does not show any link to buy the USD 50 whistle. In his next tweet, Musk says "Don't waste your money on that silly Apple Cloth, buy our whistle instead!" Don’t waste your money on that silly Apple Cloth, buy our whistle instead! — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 1, 2021 × This is a reference to Apple's microfiber polishing cloth that costs USD 19. The cloth has already gone on sale in some markets. Elon Musk is known for his witty tweets which are at time sarcastic and poke fun at something. But how this new tweet should be interpreted is something that is being thought especially considering whistleblowers who have drawn attention to alleged toxic work culture and racist abuse and even sexual harassment at Tesla. Tesla has even faced lawsuits over these issues. Also read | Elon Musk takes a dig at Parag Agrawal, shares a photoshopped image comparing him with Joseph Stalin A female worker sued Tesla last month over sexual harassment she said she faced in company's California factory. In the month of October this year. Tesla was ordered to pay USD 137 million to Owen Diaz an African-American employee who faced racist behaviour. The whistle Musk tweeted about is being called Cyberwhistle and it has been modelled on Cybertruck, pick-up truck manufactured by Tesla.

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