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February 2, 2026
Why does a song sometimes get stuck in our heads
The series in which readers answer other readers’ questions explores an ancient, vexed musical conundrum

TL;DR
- Inquiry into why songs get stuck in people's heads.
- A repetitive song is used as an example.
- Readers are invited to share answers and new questions.
- A selection of responses will be published the following Sunday.
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