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Origin of Everything
The Science Behind Why We Love Boy Bands
Season 3
Episode 3
Everybody, rock your body and get ready to scream! Today Origin is looking at all things boy band! Danielle traces the history of boy ensembles from early Beatlemania to today, examines the markers of a classic boy band, and explains the science behind this particular type of fandom.
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