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A Noisy Bitcoin Mine Is Causing A Health Crisis In A Texas Town
The mine’s cooling fans are so loud they rattle windows. Residents of Granbury, Texas, are having migraines, panic attacks, and hearing loss.
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A Noisy Bitcoin Mine Is Causing A Health Crisis In A Texas Town
The mine’s cooling fans are so loud they rattle windows. Residents of Granbury, Texas, are having migraines, panic attacks, and hearing loss.