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Okay, we need to talk about the one thing more jump-scary than a Door in Doors. I’m talking about that AMBER Alert sound that turns your phone into a literal flashbang at 3 AM. There is a huge reason it sounds like the world is ending. The system is actually named after a girl named Amber Hagerman. Back in 1996, she was kidnapped while riding her bike, and because there was no way to alert the public instantly, the search couldn't start when it mattered most. That's why the alert is designed t