The Week Launches 7-Word Haunted Plumber Contest, Offering 1-Year Subscription

1 articles · Updated · The Week · May 6

The Week is asking readers to craft a slogan of seven words or fewer for a plumbing firm that silences eerie low-frequency sounds from old boilers and pipes.
A new study prompted the contest by linking those inaudible vibrations in older houses to stress-hormone spikes and feelings of discomfort that can make homes seem haunted.
Entries must be emailed to contest@theweek.com with "Haunted plumber" in the subject line and the sender's name, address and daytime phone number.
Noon Eastern on May 12 is the deadline; the winner gets a one-year subscription, with results due online by May 15 and in the May 22 Puzzle Page.

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