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15 Pop Songs That Stalled At Number Two

A little love for some great songs that never quite topped the chart.

15 Perfectly Safe Things That Were Once Considered Dangerous

Lots of stuff is more dangerous than we realized. But some things people once considered dangerous aren't harmful at all.

Man Listens to ABBA's 'Dancing Queen' for 5 Hours, Survives

"You can dance! You can jive! Having the time of your liiiiiife!" (DO NOT ATTEMPT.)

Science Proves the Supreme Power of Bassists

Humans are better at following a rhythm when it's low pitched.

15 Rocking Facts about the Gibson Les Paul

One hundred years ago today, Lester Polsfuss was born in Wisconsin.

The Lord of the Rings—Starring The Beatles?

John Lennon was set on making a Fab Four Fellowship happen.

15 Electrifying Facts About the Fender Stratocaster

More than six decades after its introduction, the Fender Stratocaster is still one of rock 'n' roll’s most iconic electric guitars. Here’s everything you need to know about the beloved Strat.

5 Sounds You Probably Can't Hear

Think you have perfect hearing? There are still plenty of sounds in the world that you can’t detect.

You Can Be Taught Perfect Pitch—Even as an Adult

Nonmusical adults can be taught to identify notes—especially if they have good memories.

"Puff, The Magic Dragon" Restaurant Chain is in the Works

If the company that created the Rainforest Cafe has its way, you could soon be eating in a "Puff, The Magic Dragon"-themed restaurant.

The '60s Housewife Who Couldn't Sing—But Landed on the Billboard Charts Anyway

How the Wu-Tang Clan Is Helping One Brewer Make Beer

10 Musicians Who Have Also Written Comic Books

This Computer Program Can Write Its Own Rap Lyrics

In 1954, Bill Haley and His Comets rocked around the clock—and changed the course of rock history.

When Bill Haley and His Comets Started A Rock 'n' Roll Revolution

Bill Haley & His Comets’s "(We’re Gonna) Rock Around The Clock" might not have been the first rock ‘n’ roll song, but it’s widely regarded as the song that brought rock to the mainstream.

15 Celebrities Who Sang A Cappella In School

The First Year of 11 Major Music Festivals

Just a few decades ago, most of today’s biggest fests either didn’t exist or were barely recognizable compared to the cultural monoliths they are today.

‘80s Music is Boring, According to Science

Most debates about pop music may be entirely subjective, but Matthias Mauch, an engineer at Queen Mary University of London, decided to take a more scientific approach to the subject.

The Future of Music As Medicine

Why Willie Nelson Plays a Classical Guitar

A Simple Trick to Prevent Songs From Getting Stuck in Your Head

Researchers have come to the rescue with a scientifically backed earworm prevention weapon.

The Enduring Legacy of the Pied Piper of Hamelin

In a town in northern Germany, a dark piece of folklore has found new life.

How 12 Famous Rappers Picked Their Names

7 Songs Written by Prince That Others Made Famous

Prince wrote countless hits over his decades in the music business—and a number of his hits have been popularized by other musicians.

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