The best sounds to drift off to - Try these

We asked the internet what sounds knock them out cold. It turns out humanity is split into passionate tribes: the storm-chasers, the hum-worshippers, the silence-seekers, and those who need a living thing breathing nearby to feel safe. The consensus highlights a deep-seated evolutionary comfort in specific noises. From the 'undisputed champion' of rain on a tin roof to the simple white noise of a box fan, these auditory cues help manage white noise, tinnitus, and racing brains for a better night's rest. Honorable mentions: droning audiobooks and podcasts you're not too invested in (perfect for quieting a racing brain), wind through trees, crickets in late summer, and a whole bunch of wonderfully specific childhood-nostalgia sounds, an old box fan, a parent's snoring, the hum of a home that felt safe.