Someone who witnesses a crime can try to identify the perp in a lineup later on — but what if you merely heard a person commit a crime? Would you be able to physically identify the perpetrator based on voice alone?
You Sound Tall
Listeners can determine if a person is tall or short based on voice alone.
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