The Rapper, The Canadian Academics, And The Secret Behind The Earworm

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A University of Waterloo research team has published a paper explaining the mathematics behind catchy melodies, using group theory to analyze patterns and symmetry in music. The piece was inspired by Afroman's knack for creating earworms, and explores how mathematical formulas might explain what makes a song stick in your head.

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