Why do certain song fragments play on an infinite loop in your mind?
In short: Ever found yourself rhythmically unloading groceries to a melody you didn't even realize was playing? This video explores the phenomenon of earworms and why they affect so many of us.
Elizabeth Hellmuth Margulis examines the cognitive phenomenon known as earworms—short musical fragments that repeat involuntarily. This experience is remarkably common, affecting more than 90% of the population at least once every week.
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