Sometimes, a song gets stuck in your head like a little musical robot that won't stop playing. It starts with one catchy part, maybe the chorus or a melody you heard on the radio, and before you know it, your brain is replaying it over and over again. Scientists call this the earworm phenomenon, and it happens because your brain really likes patterns and repetition.
Examples
- A person listens to their favorite song on the bus and keeps humming it all day.
- A student hears the school anthem once, and it won't stop playing in their head during exams.
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