The Most Unexplainable Places on Earth

Ringing Rocks

The "ringing rock" phenomenon can only be found in a number of places around the world. One of the most famous areas of ringing rocks is in Pennsylvania. These rocks send off a high-pitched chime whenever they're hit with an object, such as a hammer or even a drum stick. This is a natural phenomenon that is randomly occurring. 

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The More You Know

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