Center Of The Universe Coaster
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The so-called Center of the Universe in downtown Tulsa is marked by a small concrete circle in the middle of a larger circle of bricks. It’s not much to look at, but looking isn’t really the point.
The “Center of the Universe” is a little-known mysterious acoustic phenomenon. If you stand in the middle of the circle and make a noise, the sound is echoed back several times louder than it was made. It’s your own private amplified echo chamber.
As the legend goes, a foghorn could be going off in the center of the circle and those on the outside wouldn’t hear it. This may be an exaggeration, but your voice does sound extremely distorted when heard from outside the circle. It’s an incredible effect.
Like the Lake George Mystery Spot—another acoustical vortex that seems to defy the laws of physics—the effect is thought to be caused by the sound reflecting off a circular wall, in this case a nearby planter. Still, though many people have studied the cause of the odd anomaly there’s no clear consensus. Whatever the causes of this natural sonic distortion may be, it is truly an amazing place.
– Waterstone coaster – Freakishly absorbent from hot or cold drinks. – Protects furniture from moisture damage. – Printed designs are durable and fade resistant.
To clean your coasters, prepare a solution of 3 parts hot water (not boiling) and 1 part bleach. Soak the coasters overnight. Rinse, lay flat with the cork-side up and allow to air dry. This process may be repeated to remove stubborn stains such as coffee, wine and cola.
10% of all sales of this item goes to benefit Tulsa's Iron Gate!
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RETURNS: All returns must be postmarked within fourteen (14) days of when your package arrived. All returned items must be in new and unused condition, with all original tags and labels attached.
RETURN PROCESS: To return an item, please email customer service at hello@idaredgeneralstore.com or call (918) 398-6700. Unless instructed otherwise, please place the item securely in its original packaging and include your proof of purchase, and mail your return to the following address:
Ida Red General Store
Attn: Returns
3336 S Peoria Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74105
United States
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REFUNDS: After receiving your return and inspecting the condition of your item, we will process your return or exchange. Please allow at least seven (7) days from the receipt of your item to process your return or exchange. Refunds may take 1-2 billing cycles to appear on your credit card statement, depending on your credit card company. We will notify you by email when your return has been processed.
EXCEPTIONS: Please note any sale items as well as face masks cannot be returned or exchanged as they are considered FINAL SALE items.
For defective or damaged products, please contact us at the customer service number below to arrange a refund or exchange.
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