Can Music Make You Hungry?

Completely Optional Knowledge by #CompletelyOptional

Jul 26, 201600:12:25Science & Medicine

Breakmaster Cylinder, creator of the Completely Optional Knowledge theme music, wonders if music can be used to trigger specific responses in people. Jessica Grahn of the Music and Neuroscience Lab at Western University...

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