How earthquakes and lightning help explain squeaky sneakers
Feb 25, 2026•20 min
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Episode description
High-speed footage reveals shoe squeaks can start with a tiny bolt of lightning — plus, evidence that a debated brain phenomenon exists in humans.
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Basketball sound effects via Bradley Kanaris/Getty.
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