Why do your ears pop when you dive in a deep pool?

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Why do your ears pop when you dive in a deep pool?

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Feb 29, 2016

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Have you ever wondered why your ears pop when you plunge into the deep end of a swimming pool? It's all about keeping your ear drum happy, as this HowStuffWorks podcast reveals. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Feb 29, 2016

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Why do your ears pop when you dive in a deep pool?

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