Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Floyd R. Turbo

(33,282 posts)
Wed Aug 20, 2025, 09:54 AM Aug 2025

August 20, 1968

The director of the University of Tennessee's audio lab, Dr. David M. Lipscomb, reported that a guinea pig subjected over a three month period to 88 hours of Rock music recorded at a Knoxville disco at 120 decibels suffered acute damage to the inner ears. Steve Paul, the owner of a New York disco replied "Should a major increase in guinea pig attendance occur at The Scene, we'll certainly bear their comfort in mind."

7 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
August 20, 1968 (Original Post) Floyd R. Turbo Aug 2025 OP
Bear their comfort, eh? GreenWave Aug 2025 #1
😬 Floyd R. Turbo Aug 2025 #2
I'm surprised the word "disco" was in use in 1968. mahatmakanejeeves Aug 2025 #3
My pleasure! Floyd R. Turbo Aug 2025 #5
Also on 20 August 1968... quaint Aug 2025 #4
I think not! 🤔 Floyd R. Turbo Aug 2025 #6
😉 quaint Aug 2025 #7

mahatmakanejeeves

(70,769 posts)
3. I'm surprised the word "disco" was in use in 1968.
Wed Aug 20, 2025, 10:16 AM
Aug 2025

The tidbit shows up elsewhere online though.

Thanks, and good morning.

quaint

(5,112 posts)
4. Also on 20 August 1968...
Wed Aug 20, 2025, 11:16 AM
Aug 2025

the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic was jointly invaded by four Warsaw Pact countries: the Soviet Union, the Polish People's Republic, the People's Republic of Bulgaria, and the Hungarian People's Republic. (source)

Coincidence?

Kick in to the DU tip jar?

This week we're running a special pop-up mini fund drive. From Monday through Friday we're going ad-free for all registered members, and we're asking you to kick in to the DU tip jar to support the site and keep us financially healthy.

As a bonus, making a contribution will allow you to leave kudos for another DU member, and at the end of the week we'll recognize the DUers who you think make this community great.

Tell me more...

Latest Discussions»The DU Lounge»August 20, 1968