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Can Anyone Actually Hear a Stradivarius?
Stradivarius violins sell for millions. But when world-class violinists played them blindfolded alongside modern instruments, most couldn't tell them apart — and many preferred the new ones.
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Can Anyone Actually Hear a Stradivarius?
Stradivarius violins sell for millions. But when world-class violinists played them blindfolded alongside modern instruments, most couldn't tell them apart — and many preferred the new ones.
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