Sing Along During Surgery

Most people have heard stories of how common it is for a surgeon to listen to music while they operate. But while this probably conjures up the sounds of Bach and Mozart in the minds of most readers, the reality is that doctors listen to a wide range of stuff. Bob Marley, the Beatles, and Coldplay are among the names that come up in this article by the New York Times.

One doctor who likes jazz changes up his selection during more complex procedures and turns to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, for example. "That’s good pancreas music," he told the Times.

The Associated Press even found a doctor that listens to 50 Cent in the operating room.

Who knew?

(Quick Fact: In internet time, these articles are historical documents, being published an astonishing one and two years ago!)