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Reply	Listy says: I think it has something to do with the latex at the tear point reaching supersonic speeds and creating the bang.   Not sure about that though and i'm interested to know for sure so i can't wait for someone more knowledgable to come along and tell us.  :-)  (no votes) Tags: domesticscience.
	posted on 2009-09-23 00:37:24 | Report abuse

Reply	littlegenius says: ummmm...the air escaping extremely fast????    (no votes) Tags: domesticscience.
	posted on 2009-09-25 20:11:03 | Report abuse

Reply	eamonchee says: The sound of the stretched rubber tearing from the sudden and uncontrollable escape of high pressured air. You can test this by inflating 3 balloons to the size of small, medium and large. The first balloon which is only slightly inflated will 'pop', giving a less than spectacular sound. The medium will go with a normal 'bang' and the large will scare the dentures out of your granny with a 'big bang'.  (no votes) Tags: domesticscience.
	posted on 2009-09-28 07:12:05 | Report abuse

Reply	ecstatist says: Perhaps the flapping of the edges of the tear as the escaping air rushes past.  (no votes) Tags: domesticscience.
	posted on 2009-09-29 00:25:33 | Report abuse