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When some insects are scared or threatened by predators, they secrete smelly compounds. Scientists converted the secretions into sounds, creating an eerie melody that's unpleasant to humans. See more ...

I want to thank readers who wrote in with their suggestions and comments after my recent column, “Rinse the Stink out of Your Washer.” It seems this has been a common problem for those of us with ...