Fun Facts About Music

They say music is a universal language. And, you know, they’re probably right. After all, who doesn’t love a great, foot-tapping tune? But as much as you love music and music theory in all its forms—and as much as you think you know about your favorite songs and artists—there are still plenty of opportunities to be totally floored.

Here are 20 fun facts about music:

1. Musicians Have Shorter Life Spans Than the General Population
2. In 2016, Mozart Sold More CD’s than Beyoncé
3. Singing in a Group Boosts Mood
4. Some People Feel Nothing Toward Music
5. Listening to Music Enhances Physical Performance
6. Rod Stewart Hosted the Largest Ever Free Concert
7. An Astronaut Released an Album with All Songs Recorded in Space
8. The British Navy Uses Britney Spears Songs to Scare Off Pirates
9. Music Affects Your Perception of the World
10. Music Helps Plants Grow Faster
11. None of The Beatles Could Read or Write Music
12. The Most Expensive Musical Instrument Sold for $15.9 Million
13. Musical Education Leads to Better Test Score
14. Listening to Music Utilizes the Entire Brain
15. Music is Physically Good for Your Heart
16. International Strange Music Day Is a Thing
17. A Song That Gets Stuck in Your Head is Called an Ear-worm
18. Cows Produce More Milk When Listening to Slow Music
19. Music Helps People with Brain Injuries Recall Personal Memories
20. The Spice Girls Did Not Choose Their Nicknames

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