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Study: Why We Can’t Get Songs From Our Teens Out Of Our Heads:
Ever wonder why the songs you loved as a teenager still live rent-free in your head? Scientists say it’s because our brains at around ages 16 and 17 are like emotional sponges, super receptive and still developing, so music from that time sticks for life.
Researchers call this the “reminiscence bump,” and they found it hits men a little earlier and women a bit later, partly due to different musical tastes and social experiences.
They also discovered a fun twist: many people form strong connections to music from about 25 years before they were born, thanks to parents, nostalgia, and timeless icons.
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