What’s a Chalkboard?

Blackboards are communication devices used in offices and classrooms. The original chalkboard was a white dry-erase board. Whiteboards come in different types, including interactive computer touch screens and online interactive spaces. They can be used to display information, project media, and capture contributions from multiple participants. The term blackboard indicates various devices used for communication […]

Why are nails on chalkboard so annoying?

The sound of fingernails on a chalkboard is universally irritating, possibly due to its similarity to animal warning sounds or the scraping of rocks on teeth. The action itself may also stimulate unpleasant nerve endings, and the disharmonious sound disrupts our senses. There are few natural sounds more irritating than fingernails on a chalkboard, with […]

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