Some songs are so catchy they loop endlessly in your mind for hours. Researchers have discovered a surprisingly simple solution backed by solid experiments.
It can be that simple
The next time a tune gets stuck, grab some chewing gum—science shows it effectively disrupts the loop.
How about that?
In three experiments with various songs, participants listened to music, then pressed a button whenever the tune resurfaced. Those chewing gum pressed the button far less often, proving gum's power to curb intrusions.
Another good reason to chew gum
