According to the New York Post, Janet Jackson’s “Rhythm Nation” has been shutting off some computers - and now we know why.
The song, from the pop legend’s 1989 album “Rhythm Nation 1814”, has powers beyond man’s understanding - well, most men. Microsoft engineer Raymond Chen explains on his blog how this might be happening. Apparently, the song has a frequency similar to some older laptops’ hard drives - a phenomenon called “resonate frequency” that would cause nearby computers to shut off if they “hear” it.
A work-around has since been added that resolves the issue - so go ahead and crank up your mp3 of “Rhythm Nation” without fear.
Source: New York Post