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Can science explain why ABBA is so catchy?

By Sarah Rodman
Globe Staff / July 13, 2008

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It only takes a single exposure, and in an instant, your whole day can change. The infection is rapid and feels potentially unending. One minute you're minding your own business and the next you find that you can't stop thinking, humming, or singing "Dancing Queen." (Full article: 1416 words)

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