The phaser is one of the most iconic sounds in all of Star Trek, but it actually originated in a totally different sci-fi ...

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What if I told you that I'd been hearing a single sound, everywhere, for 22 years? I’ve heard it in countless movies, tons of television shows, video games, and even pop music. I can almost guarantee ...