One of the most annoying words in the English language is actually a sound, and it’s a human sound only because we stole it from the Roadrunner cartoons. That sound is “Beep.” It’s no wonder Wile E.

One of the most common sounds in the modern world is the beep. From microwaves and cellphones to computers and backing-up trucks, this high-pitched alert pings us from every direction. But how is it ...