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For 55 years, the family behind Tapatío has refused to even write down the recipe for Los Angeles’ iconic hot sauce, passing its secret formula for success only from lip to ear in closed rooms.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

The toilet is in a small cubicle that's quite loud; the astronauts need to wear ear protection when they use it.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

These mutations prevent the body from producing enough of the protein otoferlin, which is essential for sending sound signals from the inner ear to the brain.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Elevator rides of over 25 miles an hour can result in ear pressure, dizziness and an unsettling ride experience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The cottonmouths’ hissing disgust rang in his one good ear.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman