The forces that cause sneakers to squeak also create mini-earthquakes (shoe-quakes, if you will) and tiny lightning bolts.

Squeaky shoes are part of the symphony of a basketball game, when rubber soles rasp against the hardwood floors.

Guinea pigs are small animals with big opinions, and squeaks are the fastest way they share them. These sounds typically begin early, often within two weeks of birth, and continue throughout the day.

Dogs and squeaky toys often collide quickly. In many homes, a flattened plush with a torn seam or missing squeaker ends up forgotten under furniture, a clear sign of how intensely dogs engage with ...