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Why Songs Get Stuck in Your Head: The Science Explained

Your Brain Has a Hidden Musical Loop

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  1. Woman in white over-ear headphones singing along against a vibrant yellow background
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Nearly 98 percent of people experience earworms. From the Zeigarnik effect and melodic contours to auditory cortex structure, here are the 15 ranked reasons songs get stuck in your head.

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