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Musical road

So, imagine you are driving on the road and you suddenly hear some nice sounds. It's like the road is singing a song. How cool is that?

A musical road is a special type of road that has grooves (kind of like tiny bumps or lines) carved into it in a specific pattern. When you drive over these grooves, your car's wheels create vibrations that actually make musical sounds.

It might sound like magic, but it's science! The grooves on the road are spaced at very specific distances from each other, which creates different sound frequencies when you drive over them. Basically, each groove makes a different note, just like pressing a different key on a piano makes a different sound.

The first musical road was created in Japan in the 1990s, and since then, they've become popular all over the world. They're usually located in scenic areas, like near mountains or beaches, and they're meant to enhance the driving experience and make it more fun.

But it's important to remember to drive safely and keep your eyes on the road, even if you're tempted to dance along to the music!
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