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Robbie makes people smarter

Listening to Robbie Williams’ songs may become more than just an idle hobby for some since it’s been revealed it might help make you smarter. Researchers at Vienna University have discovered that some types of pop and music of classical composers (like oozart and Bach) can help to increase intelligence and logic skills when played to children in the womb and at an early age. They cited songs by pop stars such as Robbie, Melanie C and Kelly Clarkson contain melodies that lower stress and boost learning skills. The key element is that the tempo of these songs is close to that of the human heartbeat. According to study leader Konrad Zimmerman, “It works.” [18 oay 2006]

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