Vuvuzela . Weapon of mass disruption

Vuvuzela - horn about a meter long, commonly used fans at football matches in South Africa.In one version of the word comes from the Zulu and means "to make noise." Vuvuzelu not in the fullest sense be called a pipe, horn or siren - that a straight wind instrument, usually made of plastic, and hand.Vuvuzela - pride fans of Team South Africa, so deafening "tool" no support from football fans of any other country.

1.Vuvuzela can produce a record level of noise - 130 dB.For example, a chain saw gives a total of 100 dB, while the South African laws oblige people to use means of protection for the ears, if the noise level exceeds 85 dB.

2.According to one version, a Zulu language vuvuzela, in fact, means "to make noise."Made of tin vuvuzela gained popularity in South Africa in the nineties of the twentieth century.In 2001, the South African company Masincedane Sport began mass production of plastic version of the tool.

3.The world's largest vuvuzela is currently in Cape Town - its length is 34,7 m and it is controlled by air bellows, which in themselves produce a record level of noise - 123,5 dB.

4.Baptist church in South Africa threatened to take legal action against FIFA, if she will allow fans to use vuvuzely at the World Championship by claiming the copyright on the "holy" instrument.

5.In Cape Town stores sell special earplugs called Vuvu-Stop, to mitigate the noise level of 31 dB.Each package is accompanied by the inscription on the reverse side: "The highly effective tool for noise reduction. Used on football and rugby or fencing with the sound of your wife."

6.Manufactured vuvuzeloy noise amenable to musical interpretation and sounds a tone below the note "to".In the world there are four vuvuzela orchestra, each of which is built on seven tools of different lengths, so that together they can take the whole chord.

7.South Africa was preparing to present the tournament for a long time and thoroughly - only a day when it became known that the 2010 World Cup held in South Africa (2004), has sold 20,000 vuvuzel.

8.There is a mini-version vuvuzely - deeper and more vocal kuduzela and makarapa vuvuzela - horn attached to a hard hat, painted in team colors.

9.Apart from pain in ears, experiencing excessive enthusiasm of the fans may be suffering from abrasions and cracks on the lips.

10.After the first match of World Cup qualifier between South Africa and Mexico, the South African national team goalkeeper Itumeleng Khun said that was "disappointed" vuvuzelami stadium "Soccer City in Johannesburg."There were too few, - said the goalkeeper. - We blew a few vuvuzely, but hopefully in the next game will be more."