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Sheep are well known for their tendency to follow the herd. Here is an example of how humans also have that tendency, a fact well known by leaders with agendas.

From "The Science of Hit Songs."

"When Ashlee Simpson tops the charts while a critically acclaimed ex-Beatle's album fails to crack the top 200, eyebrows go up in the marketing world.

So what makes a hit?

A new study reveals that we make our music purchases based partly on our perceived preferences of others..."