A conch shell that is now thought to be a horn was found in 1931, but researchers only recently discovered that it may have been used as a musical instrument. The shell has a hole in it that was ...

They have coaxed almost-perfect musical notes from a 17,000-year-old conch shell, revealing a stunning link between ...

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Soman -- who loves to work out in the nature, especially going out running -- also mentioned some other health benefits of blowing the conch shell. "Blowing a conch exercises the muscles in your ...

The conch shell has been an integral part of Hindu ... much like playing a wind instrument and this in turn strengthens the lungs, expands lung capacity and can improve overall respiratory function.

The large, marine snail is heavily in demand for its meat and iconic shell, which is used for décor and jewelry; overfishing and poaching have caused its decline in the Mexican Caribbean. “Under ...