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Sixes question authority, look for guidance, play in established musical styles and defend the underdog.
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Why do we do other things while we eat? And what effect does this have on us?
How much do we love The Wizard of Oz as a culture? Here's how much.Â
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Neuroscientist and author Daniel J Levitin answers this question.Â
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A perhaps little known fact is that Phil Collins is a kind of sampled godfather in the rap game. Â The Jukebox tonight features the godfatherly influence of Phil Collins on the world of hip hop. Click the read more and crank that s#@!.
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Bob Dylan turns 70, and a series of famous musicians weigh in on his achievements.
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At their best, musical Sevens infect their audiences with a joy so full and pure that it touches on the divine.
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