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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.

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

10 Musicians Who Have Also Written Comic Books

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.

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.

6 Famous Songs that Copied Popular Melodies

These six songs are about as beloved and recognizable as they come. But did you know that every single one uses a borrowed melody?

When Colin Powell Met Sergeant Elvis Presley

"What impressed me at the time was that instead of seeking celebrity treatment, Elvis had done his two-year hitch, uncomplainingly, as an ordinary GI."

Stephen Sondheim speaks at the Great Writers Thank Their Lucky Stars annual gala hosted by The Dramatists Guild Fund on October 21, 2013.

The Stories Behind 6 Classic Stephen Sondheim Songs

Composer, lyricist, and Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim passed away on November 26, 2021 at the age of 91. Celebrate his life with a look back at a few of the many iconic songs he wrote over the course of his career.

Watch Guitar Strings Wiggle...from Inside the Guitar

From our file of "fun tricks you can do with a camera phone."

The Ghostly Remains of "Tom's Diner"

Suzanne Vega's a cappella track helped make the MP3...but what was lost in the process?

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