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Five fascinating medical mysteries of music

[This is my weekly music column for Global News. -AC] As far as evolutionary biologists can determine, there was no

Listener discretion is advised for anyone susceptible to getting a song stuck in their heads. Which is, like, everyone since

It was on this day that The Pill was approved for use in the US. That didn’t change society much,

I cannot get Twenty One Pilots’ “Heathens” out of my head. I don’t particularly like the song but it’s managed

September 2, 2016 Alan Cross 3 Comments earworms

I will not be responsible for what will go through your head if you continue to read this post. But

And how’s your long weekend going so far? Here’s what’s happening as far as music news is concerned. Here’s an

I finally kicked the monkey pox I brought back from Borneo only to find out that everyone I seem to

Making an Impact, Together! – Kate McKenna & Donnovan Bennett in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 022 February 22, 2021
Personality, intelligence, and work ethic can take you a long way in life. In the media business, however, these traits are simply not enough. Not only will you have to sacrifice to make your dreams come true, but those closest to you will have to share that commitment and all that comes with it. Now […]
Mark Silver
Chasing a Dream – Keith Pelley in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 021 February 8, 2021
From a young hotshot TV producer to one of the world’s top sports executives, Keith Pelley continues to chase his dreams. As Keith puts it, “life is about adventures”, and what an epic one he’s been on, culminating with the European Golf Tour where he’s now CEO and Commissioner. In this episode Keith shares stories […]
Mark Silver
Who’s Ready for a Monkey Knife Fight? – Nic Sulsky in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 020 February 1, 2021
Long before the dawn of the internet, fantasy gaming and betting were already wildly popular pastimes for sports fans and gamblers. Fast forward to today, and the internet has more than caught up, it’s the dawn of a new day! We’re seeing explosive growth in the market cap and revenue of dozens of fantasy and […]
Mark Silver