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The audio clip entitled "Paper Shredder Without Paper" starts off with a notable absence of the usual rustling and tearing sounds one might expect. Instead, the listener is greeted by a low hum, indicating the idle state of the motor. This sound is steady and unchanging, a testament to the absence of paper being fed into the shredder. Suddenly, the hum increases in pitch and intensity, suggesting someone has zoomed in or adjusted the recorder to capture the finer details of the motor's sound. The shredder seems to whir and vibrate, creating an almost rhythmic sound that gives an insight into its inner workings. Despite the expectation set by the title, the listener may find themselves anticipating the moment a piece of paper will be introduced. However, the shredder continues to run in its paperless state, the sound of the motor fluctuating subtly but never changing dramatically. The audio ends with the same low hum with which it began, leaving the listener in a
