learn, plan, solve complex problems, etc. without such a giant brain as ours. Take, for instance, theoctopus— a cephalopod closely related to clams and snails. It has a brain, but most of its neurons are spread throughout its squishy body — mostly its arms. Still, an octopus ...
For example, a person with a home office or music room might want to isolate it acoustically from the surrounding rooms so meetings or music proceed in private and so outside noises will not intrude. Bedrooms located under living spaces can also require special treatment to reduce impact noises...