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The Science of Why ‘Baby Shark’ Is So Freaking Catchy

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The children’s song earned the rare distinction of cracking the Billboard 100 list. What is it about the song that makes it so damn catchy?

Tanya Basu
Tanya Basu 

Senior Editor, Science

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Tanya Basu

Tanya Basu

Senior Editor, Science

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